Verifier Security Expectations

To maintain the security of the Axelar network, every verifier must:

• Run a full Axelar node.
• Maintain independent chain nodes.
• Monitor ampd uptime to maintain a continuous operational availability for voting.
• Rotate keys on a regular basis.
• Pull rewards regularly.
• Only support chains that are fully trustworthy.
• Be responsive to calls for escalation.
• Participate in regular security drills.
• Adhere to the color-coded messaging scheme between partners and the Interop Labs team.