Guardians

Guardians provide a critical layer of decentralized security for the USDU Finance Protocol. Guardians are the collective of $sUSDu holders, and they hold veto power over any proposed change or new module that could affect the protocol.

Why Guardians?

While the Curator (USDU Core DAO) proposes new modules or integrations, the protocol must remain community-driven and resistant to governance capture or unsafe upgrades.

Guardians act as the final line of defense to ensure that:

• The core principles of $USDu remain intact.

• No risky or malicious proposal can be pushed through.

• The protocol evolves in a way that aligns with the interests of $sUSDu holders and the broader ecosystem.

How It Works:

• After a proposal from the Curator has passed the DAO vote and completed the Timelock, it enters a Guardian veto window.

• During this window, any $sUSDu holder can participate in governance to reject a proposal.

• If a veto threshold is reached, the proposal is canceled and will not be executed.

• If no veto occurs, the proposal is executed and goes live on the protocol.

Benefits of the Guardian Model:

• Decentralized oversight by the token holders who are most aligned with protocol success.

• Ensures checks and balances on the actions of the Curator and Core DAO.

• Empowers $sUSDu holders with real governance utility beyond passive staking.

• Protects against malicious or rushed changes to the system.

Summary:

Guardians are a vital safeguard for the long-term stability and integrity of $USDu. They ensure that the protocol remains community-aligned, transparent, and resilient while still allowing innovation through the modular Curator system.