Quorum Requirement Evasion
Quorum requirement evasion refers to strategies used by attackers to bypass the minimum participation levels required for a governance proposal to pass. If a protocol has a low quorum requirement, it becomes easier for a small group of malicious actors to push through changes.
Conversely, if the requirement is too high, it may lead to governance paralysis where no changes can be made. Attackers might exploit this by suppressing legitimate voter participation or by coordinating a small group to reach the quorum threshold when activity is low.
Ensuring an appropriate and dynamic quorum requirement is a balancing act for protocol designers. Effective protocols often adjust quorum thresholds based on the significance of the proposal, requiring higher participation for major protocol changes or treasury withdrawals.