# Risk Management

*Validator Control:*

* Only governance-approved validators are permitted, with enforced min and max stake limits per validator.
* Active status tracking and a controlled onboarding process ensure validator reliability.

*Asset Security:*

* The protocol employs multi-layered access controls and upgradeable contracts to address potential vulnerabilities.
* Emergency pause mechanisms and structured withdrawal queues are in place to prevent scenarios akin to bank runs.

*Smart Contract Upgrades:* gBera uses the UUPS (Universal Upgradeable Proxy Standard) upgrade pattern and a strict role-based access control.