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1 | | -## Foundry |
| 1 | +# GenLayer-Inspired Optimistic Consensus Mechanism |
2 | 2 |
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3 | | -**Foundry is a blazing fast, portable and modular toolkit for Ethereum application development written in Rust.** |
| 3 | +This project implements a simplified optimistic consensus mechanism inspired by GenLayer's architecture for Intelligent Contracts powered by Large Language Models (LLMs). The system provides a staking mechanism for ValidatorLogics, optimistic transaction execution, and dispute resolution with fallback to consensus voting. |
4 | 4 |
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5 | | -Foundry consists of: |
| 5 | +## Architecture Overview |
6 | 6 |
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7 | | -- **Forge**: Ethereum testing framework (like Truffle, Hardhat and DappTools). |
8 | | -- **Cast**: Swiss army knife for interacting with EVM smart contracts, sending transactions and getting chain data. |
9 | | -- **Anvil**: Local Ethereum node, akin to Ganache, Hardhat Network. |
10 | | -- **Chisel**: Fast, utilitarian, and verbose solidity REPL. |
| 7 | +The system consists of three main components: |
11 | 8 |
|
12 | | -## Documentation |
| 9 | +1. **ERC20TokenMock (GLT)**: Mock ERC20 token used for ValidatorLogic staking |
| 10 | +2. **ValidatorLogicBeacon**: Manages ValidatorLogic registration, proxy creation, and selection |
| 11 | +3. **GenLayerConsensus**: Handles transaction proposals, optimistic execution, and dispute resolution |
13 | 12 |
|
14 | | -https://book.getfoundry.sh/ |
| 13 | +### Key Features |
15 | 14 |
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16 | | -## Usage |
| 15 | +- **ValidatorLogic Staking**: Users can stake GLT tokens to become ValidatorLogics (minimum 1000 GLT) |
| 16 | +- **Beacon Proxy Pattern**: Each ValidatorLogic gets a unique proxy contract to hold their stake |
| 17 | +- **Optimistic Execution**: Transactions are optimistically approved with 3/5 ValidatorLogic signatures |
| 18 | +- **Dispute Resolution**: Any ValidatorLogic can challenge proposals within a 10-block window |
| 19 | +- **Mock LLM Validation**: Simulates LLM-based transaction validation |
| 20 | +- **Slashing Mechanism**: False challenges result in 10% stake slashing |
17 | 21 |
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18 | | -### Build |
| 22 | +## Contract Structure |
19 | 23 |
|
20 | | -```shell |
21 | | -$ forge build |
22 | | -``` |
| 24 | +### ERC20TokenMock.sol |
| 25 | +- Standard ERC20 token with minting capability |
| 26 | +- Used for ValidatorLogic staking and economic incentives |
23 | 27 |
|
24 | | -### Test |
| 28 | +### ValidatorLogicProxy.sol |
| 29 | +- Beacon proxy contract for individual ValidatorLogics |
| 30 | +- Holds ValidatorLogic stake and metadata |
| 31 | +- Implements slashing functionality |
25 | 32 |
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26 | | -```shell |
27 | | -$ forge test |
28 | | -``` |
| 33 | +### ValidatorLogicBeacon.sol |
| 34 | +- Manages ValidatorLogic registration and proxy creation |
| 35 | +- Implements dPoS-like ValidatorLogic selection |
| 36 | +- Handles bonding periods and unstaking |
| 37 | + |
| 38 | +### GenLayerConsensus.sol |
| 39 | +- Main consensus contract for transaction processing |
| 40 | +- Implements optimistic approval with signature verification |
| 41 | +- Handles dispute resolution and voting mechanisms |
| 42 | + |
| 43 | +## Installation and Setup |
| 44 | + |
| 45 | +### Prerequisites |
| 46 | +- Foundry (recommended) or Hardhat |
| 47 | +- Node.js and npm |
| 48 | + |
| 49 | +### Installation |
| 50 | +```bash |
| 51 | +# Clone the repository |
| 52 | +git clone <repository-url> |
| 53 | +cd simplified-consensus |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +# Install dependencies |
| 56 | +forge install |
29 | 57 |
|
30 | | -### Format |
| 58 | +# Build contracts |
| 59 | +forge build |
| 60 | +``` |
31 | 61 |
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32 | | -```shell |
33 | | -$ forge fmt |
| 62 | +### Environment Setup |
| 63 | +Create a `.env` file with your private key: |
| 64 | +```bash |
| 65 | +PRIVATE_KEY=your_private_key_here |
34 | 66 | ``` |
35 | 67 |
|
36 | | -### Gas Snapshots |
| 68 | +## Usage |
37 | 69 |
|
38 | | -```shell |
39 | | -$ forge snapshot |
| 70 | +### Deployment |
| 71 | +```bash |
| 72 | +# Deploy all contracts |
| 73 | +forge script script/Deploy.s.sol --rpc-url <your_rpc_url> --broadcast |
40 | 74 | ``` |
41 | 75 |
|
42 | | -### Anvil |
| 76 | +### Testing |
| 77 | +```bash |
| 78 | +# Run all tests |
| 79 | +forge test |
| 80 | + |
| 81 | +# Run specific test file |
| 82 | +forge test --match-contract GenLayerConsensusTest |
| 83 | + |
| 84 | +# Run fuzz tests |
| 85 | +forge test --match-contract GenLayerConsensusFuzzTest |
43 | 86 |
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44 | | -```shell |
45 | | -$ anvil |
| 87 | +# Run invariant tests |
| 88 | +forge test --match-contract GenLayerConsensusInvariantTest |
| 89 | + |
| 90 | +# Generate coverage report |
| 91 | +forge coverage |
46 | 92 | ``` |
47 | 93 |
|
48 | | -### Deploy |
| 94 | +### Key Operations |
49 | 95 |
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50 | | -```shell |
51 | | -$ forge script script/Counter.s.sol:CounterScript --rpc-url <your_rpc_url> --private-key <your_private_key> |
| 96 | +#### 1. Register as ValidatorLogic |
| 97 | +```solidity |
| 98 | +// Approve tokens first |
| 99 | +token.approve(address(beacon), stakeAmount); |
| 100 | +beacon.registerValidatorLogic(stakeAmount); |
52 | 101 | ``` |
53 | 102 |
|
54 | | -### Cast |
| 103 | +#### 2. Submit Transaction Proposal |
| 104 | +```solidity |
| 105 | +bytes32 proposalId = consensus.submitProposal("Approve loan for user X based on LLM analysis"); |
| 106 | +``` |
55 | 107 |
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56 | | -```shell |
57 | | -$ cast <subcommand> |
| 108 | +#### 3. Sign Proposal for Optimistic Approval |
| 109 | +```solidity |
| 110 | +bytes32 messageHash = keccak256(abi.encodePacked(proposalId, "SIGN")); |
| 111 | +bytes32 ethSignedMessageHash = messageHash.toEthSignedMessageHash(); |
| 112 | +(uint8 v, bytes32 r, bytes32 s) = vm.sign(privateKey, ethSignedMessageHash); |
| 113 | +bytes memory signature = abi.encodePacked(r, s, v); |
| 114 | +consensus.signProposal(proposalId, signature); |
58 | 115 | ``` |
59 | 116 |
|
60 | | -### Help |
| 117 | +#### 4. Challenge Proposal |
| 118 | +```solidity |
| 119 | +consensus.challengeProposal(proposalId); |
| 120 | +``` |
61 | 121 |
|
62 | | -```shell |
63 | | -$ forge --help |
64 | | -$ anvil --help |
65 | | -$ cast --help |
| 122 | +#### 5. Vote on Challenged Proposal |
| 123 | +```solidity |
| 124 | +bytes32 messageHash = keccak256(abi.encodePacked(proposalId, vote, "VOTE")); |
| 125 | +bytes32 ethSignedMessageHash = messageHash.toEthSignedMessageHash(); |
| 126 | +(uint8 v, bytes32 r, bytes32 s) = vm.sign(privateKey, ethSignedMessageHash); |
| 127 | +bytes memory signature = abi.encodePacked(r, s, v); |
| 128 | +consensus.voteOnProposal(proposalId, vote, signature); |
66 | 129 | ``` |
| 130 | + |
| 131 | +## Testing Strategy |
| 132 | + |
| 133 | +### Unit Tests |
| 134 | +- ValidatorLogic registration and unstaking |
| 135 | +- Proposal submission and state transitions |
| 136 | +- Optimistic approval flow |
| 137 | +- Dispute resolution mechanisms |
| 138 | +- Error handling and edge cases |
| 139 | + |
| 140 | +### Fuzz Tests |
| 141 | +- Random proposal messages |
| 142 | +- Various stake amounts |
| 143 | +- Signature verification with different private keys |
| 144 | +- Array operations with different sizes |
| 145 | + |
| 146 | +### Invariant Tests |
| 147 | +- Total stake never decreases unexpectedly |
| 148 | +- ValidatorLogic count consistency |
| 149 | +- Token supply consistency |
| 150 | +- Proposal state consistency |
| 151 | + |
| 152 | +## Security Considerations |
| 153 | + |
| 154 | +### Implemented Safeguards |
| 155 | +1. **Minimum Stake Requirement**: Prevents spam ValidatorLogics |
| 156 | +2. **Bonding Period**: Prevents rapid ValidatorLogic churn |
| 157 | +3. **Signature Verification**: Ensures only ValidatorLogics can sign/vote |
| 158 | +4. **Challenge Window**: Limits dispute timeframe |
| 159 | +5. **Slashing Mechanism**: Deters false challenges |
| 160 | +6. **Majority Voting**: Ensures fair dispute resolution |
| 161 | + |
| 162 | +### Potential Vulnerabilities and Mitigations |
| 163 | +1. **Sybil Attacks**: Mitigated by minimum stake requirement |
| 164 | +2. **Signature Replay**: Prevented by unique proposal IDs |
| 165 | +3. **Front-running**: Limited by challenge window |
| 166 | +4. **ValidatorLogic Collusion**: Addressed by slashing mechanism |
| 167 | + |
| 168 | +## Design Choices and Extensions |
| 169 | + |
| 170 | +### Current Implementation |
| 171 | +- **Mock LLM**: Simple hash-based validation for demonstration |
| 172 | +- **Fixed Parameters**: Challenge window, required signatures, etc. |
| 173 | +- **Simple Selection**: Basic ValidatorLogic selection based on registration order |
| 174 | + |
| 175 | +### Potential Extensions for GenLayer |
| 176 | +1. **Oracle Integration**: Replace mock LLM with real oracle calls |
| 177 | +2. **Dynamic Parameters**: Adjustable challenge windows and thresholds |
| 178 | +3. **Advanced Selection**: Weighted ValidatorLogic selection based on performance |
| 179 | +4. **Cross-chain Support**: Extend to multi-chain environments |
| 180 | +5. **Layer 2 Integration**: Optimize for L2 scaling solutions |
| 181 | + |
| 182 | +### LLM Integration Points |
| 183 | +- **Transaction Validation**: Replace `mockLLMValidation()` with oracle calls |
| 184 | +- **Risk Assessment**: Add LLM-based risk scoring for proposals |
| 185 | +- **Content Moderation**: Use LLMs for content filtering |
| 186 | +- **Automated Responses**: LLM-generated challenge responses |
| 187 | + |
| 188 | +## Contributing |
| 189 | + |
| 190 | +1. Fork the repository |
| 191 | +2. Create a feature branch |
| 192 | +3. Make your changes |
| 193 | +4. Add tests for new functionality |
| 194 | +5. Ensure all tests pass |
| 195 | +6. Submit a pull request |
| 196 | + |
| 197 | +## License |
| 198 | + |
| 199 | +This project is licensed under the BUSL License - see the LICENSE file for details. |
| 200 | + |
| 201 | +## Acknowledgments |
| 202 | + |
| 203 | +This implementation is inspired by GenLayer's architecture for AI-powered blockchain consensus mechanisms. The design demonstrates how LLMs can be integrated into blockchain systems for intelligent contract execution and validation. |
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