Bridge validator count (M)
Ethena's assessment for RD-F-148 — scored yellow on the v1.7.0 rubric. The evidence below is the curator's reasoning for this score.
Evidence summary #
LayerZero DVN-based (not custom bridge). Post-Kelp incident (April 2026): upgraded from 2-of-2 to 4-of-4 DVN configuration across all 18 chains. DVN operator identities not publicly disclosed in available sources. Prior configuration (2-of-2, September 2025 — April 2026) was minimal but functional. The upgrade is a material improvement. 4 DVNs required for message verification now. Full diversity of operators unverifiable.
Sources #
- URLEthena bridge suspension announcement — PAnewslab April 2026https://www.panewslab.com/en/articles/019da869-0eb4-711c-8927-1f1477d57846retrieved 2026-04-28
- Ethena bridge restoration April 2026 — WEEXhttps://www.weex.com/news/detail/ethena-has-restored-the-layerzero-cross-chain-bridge-functionality-for-susde-and-usde-and-strengthened-security-configurations-698674retrieved 2026-04-28
Methodology #
Count the number of distinct validators or signers in the bridge's signer set (for non-LZ bridges; use F179 for LayerZero OFT).
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