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Smart Contracts

Catalysis utilizes a sophisticated smart contract architecture to enable secure, scalable SSN deployment and management. Our contracts serve as the foundational layer that bridges SSN developers with multiple restaking protocols, providing unified access to economic security.

Architecture Overview​

The Catalysis smart contract system employs a modular, upgradeable architecture designed for flexibility and security. At its core, the system consists of several interconnected components that work together to manage SSN lifecycle, operator registration, task execution, and economic incentives.

Core Components​

CatalysisManager​

The factory contract that serves as the entry point for deploying new SSN instances. It manages the deployment of all core contracts and maintains upgradeability through beacon proxy patterns.

Key Capabilities:

  • SSN Deployment: Streamlined deployment of complete SSN infrastructure
  • Upgradeable Architecture: Secure upgrade mechanisms for evolving protocol needs
  • Configuration Management: Centralized management of system parameters

NetworkManager​

The orchestration layer that manages SSN operations and administrative functions. This contract serves as the primary interface for SSN configuration and operator management.

Key Capabilities:

  • Operator Registration: Seamless onboarding of network operators
  • Committee Management: Dynamic assignment and management of operator committees
  • Administrative Controls: Comprehensive governance and parameter management

StakeManager​

The economic security layer that interfaces with multiple restaking protocols to aggregate and manage operator stakes across different platforms.

Key Capabilities:

  • Multi-Protocol Integration: Native support for Symbiotic and EigenLayer with others coming soon
  • Stake Aggregation: Real-time tracking of operator stakes across multiple vaults
  • Committee Assignment: Intelligent stake-weighted operator assignment to committees

TaskManager​

The execution layer that handles task submissions, attestations, and consensus mechanisms for SSN operations.

Key Capabilities:

  • Flexible Task Execution: Support for various task types and execution patterns
  • Multi-Signature Support: Both ECDSA and BLS signature schemes for different use cases
  • Consensus Mechanisms: Configurable voting thresholds and approval processes
  • Zero-Knowledge Integration: Support for ZK proof-based task verification (coming soon)

Economic Incentives​

Rewards Distribution​

  • Performance-based: Rewards tied to successful task completion and network participation
  • Proportional Allocation: Stake-weighted reward distribution
  • Cross-protocol: Unified reward mechanisms across all integrated restaking platforms

Risk Management​

  • Graduated Slashing: Proportional penalties based on violation severity
  • Committee Isolation: Localized risk containment within committee structures
  • Appeal Mechanisms: Governance-based resolution for disputed actions

Developer Benefits​

Simplified Integration​

  • Unified Interface: Single integration point for multiple restaking protocols
  • Reduced Complexity: Abstract away protocol-specific implementation details
  • Flexible Configuration: Customizable parameters for diverse SSN requirements

Economic Security​

  • Aggregated Stake: Access to combined economic security from multiple protocols
  • Dynamic Scaling: Automatic adjustment of security levels based on stake availability
  • Risk Distribution: Spread economic risk across multiple restaking platforms

Operational Efficiency​

  • Automated Management: Streamlined operator and committee management
  • Real-time Monitoring: Continuous tracking of network health and performance
  • Upgradeable Infrastructure: Future-proof architecture that evolves with ecosystem needs

Contract Interactions​

Understanding how Catalysis contracts interact provides insight into the protocol's operational flow. Below are the key interaction patterns that enable secure, scalable SSN operations.

SSN Deployment​

The deployment process establishes a complete SSN infrastructure through a single transaction, automatically configuring all necessary components for immediate operation.

Operator Onboarding​

Operators join the network through a streamlined process that verifies their eligibility and establishes their participation across all integrated restaking protocols.

Task Execution Flow​

The task execution model ensures integrity through multi-party attestation and consensus verification, providing robust validation of all network operations.

Getting Started​

For SSN developers looking to leverage Catalysis smart contracts:

  1. Architecture Planning: Review your SSN requirements and determine optimal committee structure
  2. Integration Design: Plan your task execution flow and attestation mechanisms
  3. Deployment Preparation: Prepare operator network and restaking protocol integrations
  4. Testing Environment: Utilize our testnet for comprehensive integration testing

Next Steps​

Ready to build with Catalysis? Explore our Integration Guide for detailed implementation steps, or dive into our SDK documentation for development tools and examples.

For technical support and architectural guidance, connect with our team through our developer channels.