diff --git a/entities/internet-finance/sirn.md b/entities/internet-finance/sirn.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..87f7f9ae6 --- /dev/null +++ b/entities/internet-finance/sirn.md @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +# Solana Incident Response Network (SIRN) + +**Type:** Security coordination infrastructure +**Status:** Active +**Launch Date:** April 7, 2026 +**Parent Organization:** Solana Foundation + +## Overview + +Solana Incident Response Network (SIRN) is network-wide security coordination infrastructure launched by the Solana Foundation in direct response to the April 1, 2026 Drift Protocol exploit ($285M). + +## Mission + +- Improve incident response speed across Solana protocols +- Coordinate security responses ecosystem-wide +- Provide infrastructure for cross-protocol security collaboration + +## Timeline + +- **2026-04-01** — Drift Protocol exploit ($285M) via durable nonce vulnerability +- **2026-04-07** — SIRN launched by Solana Foundation (6-day response time) + +## Scope and Limitations + +SIRN focuses on incident response coordination, not protocol-level fixes. As of launch, it does NOT address: +- The durable nonce vulnerability (indefinite transaction validity) +- Zero-timelock governance migration patterns +- Device compromise prevention (TestFlight/IDE vulnerabilities) + +The distinction between coordination infrastructure and architectural fixes is significant for assessing whether the Drift exploit represents a persistent Solana governance risk or a fixable design pattern. + +## Sources + +- CoinDesk: https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/07/solana-foundation-unveils-security-overhaul-days-after-usd270-million-drift-exploit \ No newline at end of file