Bridge uses same key custody for >30% validators
Dolomite's assessment for RD-F-156 — scored yellow on the v1.7.0 rubric. The evidence below is the curator's reasoning for this score.
Evidence summary #
CCIP node operators are independent enterprises with their own key custody. Chainlink Labs does not self-custody more than 30% of validator keys for CCIP DONs — design principle of the Chainlink network. However, specific custody breakdown for DOLO lanes is not independently verifiable. Structural argument against single-custodian concentration is strong, but not empirically confirmed for this specific deployment.
Sources #
- DocsCCIP Architecture — Chainlink Documentationdocs.chain.link/ccip/architecture — operator independence is a stated CCIP design principle; specific custody breakdown not publishedretrieved 2026-05-16
Methodology #
Determine whether >30% of bridge validators share a single key custodian.
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rubric_version v1.7.0 protocol dolomite factor RD-F-156 score yellow collected_at 2026-05-16 11:12:56