> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.tetreum.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.tetreum.com/ecosystem-and-growth/security-model.md). # Security Model Security is presented as a protocol-wide priority in Tetreum. ## Security pillars listed in the source * PoA consensus with approved validators * Third-party audits for core smart contracts * Rate limiting against spam and denial-of-service behavior * Bug bounty programs for white-hat reporting * Immutable core contracts after deployment The whitepaper emphasizes that security is an ongoing process rather than a one-time milestone. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.tetreum.com/ecosystem-and-growth/security-model.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.