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Protocol Support Research and Upgrade Plan

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Last Updated: 2025-03-06

Overview

This document outlines the research findings and upgrade plan for all Layer 2 protocols supported by Anya Core. The goal is to achieve full support for all protocols while maintaining high security, performance, and interoperability standards.

Current Protocol Support Status

Protocol Status Integration Level Priority Target Completion
BOB 🔄 75% Substantial High Q2 2025
Lightning Network 🔄 75% Substantial High Q2 2025
Taproot Assets 🔄 75% Substantial High Q2 2025
RGB Protocol 🔄 75% Substantial Medium Q3 2025
RSK 🔄 75% Substantial Medium Q3 2025
DLC 🔄 75% Substantial Medium Q3 2025
Stacks 🔄 75% Substantial Medium Q3 2025
Liquid 🔄 50% Partial High Q2 2025
State Channels 🔄 25% Minimal Low Q4 2025

Upgrade Requirements

1. Core Framework Enhancements

// Enhanced Layer 2 Protocol Interface
pub trait Layer2Protocol {
    // Core Operations
    async fn initialize(&self) -> Result<()>;
    async fn connect(&self) -> Result<()>;
    async fn disconnect(&self) -> Result<()>;

    // Transaction Management
    async fn submit_transaction(&self, tx: &[u8]) -> Result<String>;
    async fn get_transaction_status(&self, tx_id: &str) -> Result<TransactionStatus>;

    // State Management
    async fn get_state(&self) -> Result<ProtocolState>;
    async fn sync_state(&self) -> Result<()>;

    // Asset Management
    async fn issue_asset(&self, params: AssetParams) -> Result<AssetId>;
    async fn transfer_asset(&self, transfer: AssetTransfer) -> Result<TransferResult>;

    // Security
    async fn verify_proof(&self, proof: &Proof) -> Result<VerificationResult>;
    async fn validate_state(&self, state: &ProtocolState) -> Result<ValidationResult>;
}

2. Protocol-Specific Requirements

BOB Protocol

  • [ ] Complete EVM compatibility layer
  • [ ] Implement BitVM verification
  • [ ] Add cross-layer transaction support
  • [ ] Enhance performance optimization

Lightning Network

  • [ ] Implement full BOLT protocol support
  • [ ] Add multi-hop routing
  • [ ] Implement watchtower functionality
  • [ ] Add channel management features

Taproot Assets

  • [ ] Complete asset issuance implementation
  • [ ] Add transfer functionality
  • [ ] Implement Merkle proof verification
  • [ ] Add asset metadata support

RGB Protocol

  • [ ] Implement client-side validation
  • [ ] Add schema validation
  • [ ] Complete asset issuance
  • [ ] Add contract validation

RSK

  • [ ] Complete two-way peg implementation
  • [ ] Add smart contract support
  • [ ] Implement federation management
  • [ ] Add RBTC integration

DLC

  • [ ] Implement oracle integration
  • [ ] Add contract lifecycle management
  • [ ] Complete event handling
  • [ ] Add privacy features

Stacks

  • [ ] Complete Clarity contract support
  • [ ] Add STX operations
  • [ ] Implement stacking functionality
  • [ ] Add contract deployment

Liquid

  • [ ] Implement federation support
  • [ ] Add confidential transactions
  • [ ] Complete asset issuance
  • [ ] Add bridge functionality

State Channels

  • [ ] Design state transition system
  • [ ] Implement channel management
  • [ ] Add dispute resolution
  • [ ] Implement state verification

Implementation Plan

Phase 1: Core Framework (Q2 2025)

  1. Framework Enhancement
  2. Implement enhanced Layer2Protocol trait
  3. Add comprehensive monitoring
  4. Implement security features

  5. Add performance optimizations

  6. High-Priority Protocols

  7. Complete BOB implementation
  8. Finish Lightning Network integration
  9. Complete Taproot Assets support
  10. Implement Liquid federation

Phase 2: Protocol Completion (Q3 2025)

  1. Medium-Priority Protocols
  2. Complete RGB Protocol implementation
  3. Finish RSK integration
  4. Complete DLC support

  5. Implement Stacks functionality

  6. Testing and Validation

  7. Add comprehensive test suites
  8. Implement integration tests
  9. Add performance benchmarks
  10. Complete security audits

Phase 3: Advanced Features (Q4 2025)

  1. Low-Priority Protocols
  2. Implement State Channels
  3. Add advanced protocol features
  4. Enhance interoperability

  5. Add monitoring and analytics

  6. Documentation and Support

  7. Complete API documentation
  8. Add usage examples
  9. Create integration guides
  10. Add troubleshooting guides

Security Considerations

1. Protocol Security

  • Implement proper key management
  • Add transaction validation
  • Implement state verification
  • Add fraud proof support

2. Network Security

  • Add peer validation
  • Implement rate limiting
  • Add DDoS protection
  • Implement circuit breakers

3. Asset Security

  • Implement proper asset validation
  • Add balance verification
  • Implement transfer limits
  • Add audit logging

Performance Optimization

1. Transaction Processing

  • Implement batch processing
  • Add parallel validation
  • Optimize state management
  • Add caching support

2. Network Efficiency

  • Implement connection pooling
  • Add request batching
  • Optimize protocol messages
  • Add compression support

3. Resource Management

  • Implement proper cleanup
  • Add resource limits
  • Optimize memory usage
  • Add garbage collection

Monitoring and Metrics

1. Protocol Metrics

  • Transaction throughput
  • Confirmation times
  • Error rates
  • State synchronization

2. System Metrics

  • Resource usage
  • Network performance
  • Memory consumption
  • CPU utilization

3. Business Metrics

  • Transaction volume
  • Asset issuance
  • User activity
  • Error patterns

Testing Strategy

1. Unit Testing

  • Protocol-specific tests
  • State management tests
  • Security validation tests
  • Performance tests

2. Integration Testing

  • Cross-protocol tests
  • Network integration tests
  • State synchronization tests
  • Error handling tests

3. Performance Testing

  • Load testing
  • Stress testing
  • Latency testing
  • Resource usage testing

Documentation Requirements

1. Technical Documentation

  • Protocol specifications
  • API documentation
  • Implementation details
  • Security considerations

2. User Documentation

  • Usage guides
  • Integration examples
  • Troubleshooting guides
  • Best practices

3. Developer Documentation

  • Architecture overview
  • Development guides
  • Testing procedures
  • Contribution guidelines

Next Steps

  1. Immediate Actions
  2. Review current implementations
  3. Identify critical gaps
  4. Prioritize protocol upgrades

  5. Create detailed timelines

  6. Resource Allocation

  7. Assign development teams
  8. Set up testing environments
  9. Configure monitoring systems

  10. Prepare documentation templates

  11. Implementation Schedule

  12. Create sprint plans
  13. Set up milestones
  14. Define success criteria
  15. Plan review cycles

This document follows the AI Labeling System standards based on official Bitcoin Improvement Proposals (BIPs).

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