Scroll proposes governance overhaul, dissolving security council amid decentralization concerns

Scroll has proposed a major overhaul of its governance structure. This includes dissolving its Security Council and transitioning protocol control to a Scroll-administered multisig. The move has already sparked concerns over decentralization and security. The 13 April proposal also includes scaling back DAO contributor roles and reducing committee activity. However, some community members warn that the changes could concentrate control and weaken existing oversight mechanisms. Security Council to be replaced with multisig At the center of the proposal is the planned transition of protocol admin control from the Security Council to a Scroll Admin multisig. The change is expected to take place within 10 days, pending council approval. The Security Council currently oversees critical protocol functions, including contract upgrades and governance safeguards. Under the new structure, these responsibilities would shift to a multisig controlled by designated signers. Scroll said the move follows a review of the council's cost relative to its usage, concluding that maintaining the structure is no longer justified. The transition would cover key contracts, including the ScrollOwner, AgoraGovernor, and associated timelock contracts. Also, all changes will be executed transparently on-chain. DAO roles scaled back as activity slows The proposal also outlines a reduction in DAO operations. Several contributor roles — including marketing, program coordination, and accountability positions — are set to conclude by 30 April 2026.  The Operations and Accountability committees will continue in a reduced capacity, with the option to scale back up if activity increases. Scroll said the DAO framework remains active, with delegates still able to propose and vote on initiatives. Concerns emerge over security and decentralization The proposal has sparked debate within the community, particularly around its potential impact on decentralization and security. Some observers noted that replacing a multi-member Security Council with a smaller multisig could increase reliance on a more concentrated group of operators.  Others suggested that the change could affect how the network is evaluated for security guarantees, particularly if oversight mechanisms are reduced. There are also procedural considerations. The Security Council itself must approve the transition, meaning the proposal is not guaranteed to pass in its current form. Also, L2BEAT, which tracks and evaluates Layer 2 networks, is expected to weigh in on rollup security models given its role in assessing them. A shift toward leaner governance Scroll framed the changes as a move to better align governance with current operational needs, while maintaining the ability to scale structures back up as the ecosystem grows. The team also indicated that a new form of Security Council could be introduced in the future. Final Summary Scroll has proposed dissolving its Security Council and shifting protocol control to a multisig, alongside broader DAO restructuring. The move aims to improve efficiency, but has raised questions about decentralization, security, and governance oversight.