Snap Store / snaps / snapd / snapcraft.io - a new software source?

Snap is interesting in context of Chromium Browser for Kicksecure Discussions (not Whonix) since it provides a source for chromium:

It’s security needs to be researched.

Quote ISV questions about signing a snap - store - snapcraft.io

Snap are signed and snapd checks it before installation.

Does Snap pass the TUF Threat Model, TUF: Attacks and Weaknesses [archive]?