Improvements to the Arbitrum Audit Program
AI summary
This proposal seeks to improve the Arbitrum Audit Program (AAP) by making two key changes. First, it would remove the mandatory Arbitrum exclusivity requirement for projects receiving audit subsidies, replacing it with a more flexible approach. Second, it would introduce a pilot program to offer AI-powered security scans as an additional service within the AAP. These changes aim to make the program more efficient and accessible to a wider range of projects.
If passed, projects receiving audit subsidies from the Arbitrum DAO will no longer be strictly tied to the Arbitrum ecosystem, potentially attracting more diverse and mature projects to the program. The introduction of AI security scans could provide a preparatory security pathway for projects not yet ready for a full audit, benefiting smaller or newer teams. The Arbitrum DAO's $10 million audit fund will be utilized more efficiently, but there is no direct financial impact on the treasury beyond the existing program budget.
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1. Summary
This proposal seeks DAO approval for two operational enhancements to the Arbitrum Audit Program (AAP):
- Moving from a mandatory Arbitrum exclusivity condition to a flexible alignment framework
- Introducing a pilot program offering AI-security scans through the AAP
Ratifying this proposal in an off-chain vote will introduce these enhancements to the AAP immediately.
2. Background & Rationale
The Arbitrum Audit Program was launched in August 2025, establishing a $10m bucket to subsidize security audits for projects building on Arbitrum. The pr…