What Bootstrap Signers Can Do

Bootstrap signers have restricted powers designed only for early network activation:

They can:

• Create markets without being in the top 50 percent

• Submit proposals without meeting governance eligibility

• Ensure events resolve accurately

• Add additional settlement assets (when liquidity appears)

• Add new governance vaults (like stablecoins) during bootstrap

• Maintain the protocol if unexpected conditions arise

They cannot:

• Change contracts

• Modify core parameters beyond allowed ranges

• Remove other signers (requires a multi-party vote)

• Disable penalties

• Disable commissions

• Remove the time-based snapshot system

• Alter governance thresholds

This ensures their role is limited to operational continuity rather than directional control.