> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.axiomprotocol.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.axiomprotocol.io/whitepaper/security-model/attack-scenarios-and-mitigations.md).

# Attack Scenarios and Mitigations

#### **Price manipulation attacks**

Governance weight uses USD value derived from decentralized sources such as [BandChain](https://docs.bandchain.org/introduction/how-bandchain-works) and stablecoin DEX pricing.

#### **Flash loan governance attacks**

Impossible because share tokens cannot be transferred or borrowed.

#### **Whale takeovers**

Require an economically irrational amount of capital and expose the attacker to large penalties.

#### **Resolution withholding**

Proposer slots are first come, first served. If no proposer submits a resolution, someone else will.

#### **Spam markets or spam proposals**

Rate limits and eligibility prevent this.

#### **Sybil farming**

No benefit, as power is not based on address count.

#### **Incorrect evidence**

Challenges and votes resolve this, and incorrect actors lose stake.

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Every major attack vector is neutralized by economic alignment or protocol rules.
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