#1 – Mesh Security with Sunny Aggarwal

Mesh Security: The Evolution of Interchain Security

Mesh security is the next logical step in interchain security. It aims to provide security to all chains in a multi-chain network, allowing for bidirectional security between chains. The idea of mesh security has been in development for a while, with early mentions traced back to a co-founder, Dave. The goal of mesh security is to ensure that all chains in Cosmos have a similar level of security, reducing the need for users to assess the security of each chain individually. This will create a more seamless user experience and reduce tribalism within the ecosystem.

Benefits of Mesh Security

Mesh security offers several benefits for users. Firstly, it provides a consistent level of security across all connected chains, similar to Ethereum's security model. This means users don't have to worry about moving between different chains with varying security levels. Additionally, mesh security opens up staking opportunities, allowing users to earn rewards from multiple chains by staking a single token. This will encourage collaboration and reduce tribalism within the Cosmos ecosystem. Mesh security also has potential revenue-sharing benefits, as chains can form alliances and earn rewards from each other to expand features and offerings.

Governance and Mesh Security

Mesh security introduces new considerations for governance and proposal voting. Each chain will have the autonomy to decide whether they allow voting with delegated tokens from other chains. However, governance processes themselves may vary between chains, as different chains can have unique governance mechanisms tailored to their needs. This divergence may present challenges in presenting and understanding different governance processes and voting powers. However, efforts are being made to provide dedicated governance solutions and notifications to keep users informed and engaged in the governance processes.

Improving User Experience and Validator Selection

Efforts are being made to simplify the staking and validator selection process to improve user experience and decentralization. One approach being considered is the use of staking squads, where users can select predefined sets of validators according to their preferences. Additionally, automatic delegation to a group of validators under certain preferences can be implemented, reducing the need for manual selection. The aim is to provide users with easy-to-use, objective data-driven tools for staking and validator selection, while avoiding making subjective value judgments on validators.

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#1 – Mesh Security with Sunny Aggarwal

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Mesh Security: The Evolution of Interchain Security

Benefits of Mesh Security

Governance and Mesh Security

Improving User Experience and Validator Selection

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