# Risk Assessment Framework

**Purpose**: Framework for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in bridge operations

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## 🎯 Risk Categories

### 1. Technical Risks

#### Smart Contract Risks
- **Risk**: Contract bugs or vulnerabilities
- **Impact**: High
- **Probability**: Low
- **Mitigation**: 
  - Comprehensive testing
  - Code audits
  - Gradual rollout

#### Network Risks
- **Risk**: RPC outages or network issues
- **Impact**: Medium
- **Probability**: Medium
- **Mitigation**:
  - Multiple RPC providers
  - Failover mechanisms
  - Monitoring and alerts

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### 2. Operational Risks

#### Key Management Risks
- **Risk**: Private key compromise
- **Impact**: Critical
- **Probability**: Low
- **Mitigation**:
  - Hardware wallets
  - Multi-sig wallets
  - Secure key storage

#### Human Error
- **Risk**: Configuration mistakes
- **Impact**: Medium
- **Probability**: Medium
- **Mitigation**:
  - Automation
  - Testing procedures
  - Documentation

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### 3. Financial Risks

#### Gas Price Volatility
- **Risk**: High gas costs
- **Impact**: Medium
- **Probability**: Medium
- **Mitigation**:
  - Dynamic gas pricing
  - Gas optimization
  - Fee estimation

#### Balance Issues
- **Risk**: Insufficient funds
- **Impact**: High
- **Probability**: Low
- **Mitigation**:
  - Balance monitoring
  - Automated alerts
  - Reserve funds

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### 4. Security Risks

#### Unauthorized Access
- **Risk**: Security breach
- **Impact**: Critical
- **Probability**: Low
- **Mitigation**:
  - Access control
  - Monitoring
  - Incident response

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## 📊 Risk Register

| Risk | Category | Impact | Probability | Mitigation Status |
|------|----------|--------|-------------|-------------------|
| Contract bugs | Technical | High | Low | ✅ Tested |
| RPC outages | Technical | Medium | Medium | ✅ Failover |
| Key compromise | Operational | Critical | Low | ⚠️  Multi-sig recommended |
| Gas volatility | Financial | Medium | Medium | ✅ Dynamic pricing |
| Balance issues | Financial | High | Low | ✅ Monitoring |
| Unauthorized access | Security | Critical | Low | ✅ Access control |

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## 🔄 Risk Review Process

### Weekly Review
- Review recent incidents
- Update risk register
- Assess new risks

### Monthly Review
- Comprehensive risk assessment
- Review mitigation effectiveness
- Update procedures

### Quarterly Review
- Full risk audit
- Review all categories
- Update framework

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## 🛡️ Risk Mitigation Strategies

1. **Prevention**: Prevent risks through testing and security
2. **Detection**: Early detection through monitoring
3. **Response**: Quick response through automation
4. **Recovery**: Fast recovery through procedures

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