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Protocol R&D SPE — Phase 2

Status
In progress
Health
On trackas of October 5, 2026
Owner
Protocol R&D SPE
Target
Q4 2026
Workstream
Protocol
Outcome
Continuous Immunefi first response, proactive security and a monthly protocol release cadence, with the Security Committee as final authority.
Funding
Livepeer Treasury: $300,000 ($50,000/month)
Lead
Rick Staa
Links
Last updated
November 10, 2026

Activity

  1. Protocol R&D SPE posted an update, on trackOct 5

    September's lighter Immunefi load let the team revisit deprioritised investigations; the next protocol release moved to the October window.

    Read the full update on forum.livepeer.org
  2. Protocol R&D SPE committed to itJun 5

Purpose

A second six-month term for the protocol's dedicated security and maintenance function, run by Sidestream with the Livepeer Security Committee as the final review and execution authority.

What it covers

  • Continuous Immunefi first-response coverage
  • Proactive security: self-audits, AI-assisted scanning and bug bounty scope improvements
  • A monthly release cadence for priority protocol fixes

Monthly updates are posted in the proposal thread. Immunefi bounty payouts are funded separately.