External keeper/relayer not redundant
Axelar Network's assessment for RD-F-062 — scored green on the v1.7.0 rubric. The evidence below is the curator's reasoning for this score.
Evidence summary #
Axelar's validator set (~47 active validators) collectively serves the keeper/relayer function for message signing. No single validator is a required keeper. Multiple independent relayers operate in Axelar's ecosystem for GasService fulfillment. The quadratic weighting and PoS staking model provide structural redundancy beyond a single keeper dependency.
Sources #
- DocsAxelar Network Security DocumentationAxelar security — 'diverse and dynamic validator set; anyone can join, anyone can participate'; quadratic voting modelretrieved 2026-05-17
- Axelar Validator Set — Staking Explorerstaking-explorer.com/staking/axelar — ~47 active validators; top 5 control ~21% of visible stakeretrieved 2026-05-17
Methodology #
Determine whether the protocol depends on a single keeper or relayer (Gelato, Chainlink Automation, custom) with no redundancy or failover.
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rubric_version v1.7.0 protocol axelar factor RD-F-062 score green collected_at 2026-05-16 21:57:49