# Security Mechanisms

JamFi’s security model is not a single layer of protection but a set of interlocking measures. Each component is designed to cover a different vector of risk — from code-level vulnerabilities to governance manipulation and user-side attacks. Together, these mechanisms form the backbone of trust in the protocol.

### Audits and Continuous Testing

Every JamFi smart contract goes through several stages of review before it is deployed. The process begins with internal code analysis by the development team, followed by external audits conducted by independent security firms. These audits are not a one-time event — they are repeated whenever new modules or upgrades are introduced, making sure that changes do not open unexpected vulnerabilities.

In addition to manual reviews, JamFi maintains automated testing environments that simulate different attack scenarios. Stress tests include flash loan exploits, reentrancy attacks, and oracle manipulation cases. Running these checks continuously allows the protocol to detect weaknesses early and refine its code base over time.

### Community-Driven Security

In addition to professional reviews, JamFi opens its code to the wider security community through a public bug bounty program. White-hat researchers are incentivized with rewards that scale with the severity of discovered issues. This approach ensures that thousands of eyes are continuously looking for weaknesses and provides ongoing improvements without waiting for formal audit cycles.

### Governance Safeguards

Security extends into governance. Major protocol-level changes cannot be executed instantly but instead pass through a **timelock window** (48–72 hours) before taking effect. This gives token holders and developers time to analyze decisions and, if needed, prepare emergency measures. The treasury is additionally secured by a **multisignature scheme** (e.g., 3 of 5 keys), which prevents a single actor from gaining unilateral control over community funds.

### Financial Protection Layers

To protect users against rare but critical incidents, JamFi maintains **insurance pools** funded from protocol revenue. These reserves are designed to cover losses in the event of smart contract failures or other severe disruptions. Insurance payouts are governed by pre-set conditions in smart contracts and overseen by the DAO to ensure fairness and transparency.

### Data Integrity and Monitoring

Reliable data feeds are critical for lending protocols. JamFi integrates decentralized **multi-source oracles** to guarantee accurate pricing of assets, reducing the risk of manipulation. In parallel, real-time monitoring systems flag abnormal activity, such as sudden liquidity drains or suspicious transaction patterns. If anomalies are detected, the system can automatically activate circuit breakers, temporarily halting affected modules until the issue is resolved.

### User-Level Security

JamFi introduces several safeguards to protect users on the account level. Sensitive information, including wallet credentials and personal data from optional KYC processes, is stored using end-to-end encryption. Two-factor authentication (2FA) is supported for transactions and account actions, adding an additional barrier against unauthorized access. Users also receive real-time transaction alerts via email or push notifications, making it easier to detect unusual or malicious activity.

To further reduce risks, JamFi applies monitoring rules that flag abnormal account behavior such as rapid fund movements, repeated failed login attempts, or unexpected geographic access patterns. In such cases, accounts may be temporarily restricted until verification is completed. Anti-phishing warnings are built into the interface, reminding users to verify URLs and avoid sharing private keys. Together, these measures help protect against common attack vectors such as compromised devices, phishing campaigns, and social engineering attempts.\\
