Lazy consensus model with cryptography expert oversight.
- Non-controversial changes: 72-hour review window
- Crypto-related changes: Must have cryptography reviewer approval
- Releases: 5-day RC period + maintainer vote
- Project Lead: Strategic direction
- Cryptography Reviewers: All crypto code changes require their approval
- Maintainers: PR review, governance
- Contributors: PRs, issues
2/3 maintainer vote + cryptography reviewer recommendation.