Manta FP

Manta FP (Fast Finality Protocol) is a blockchain solution designed to enable fast finality and quick withdrawal mechanisms while ensuring network security. It leverages a dual-protocol staking model to optimize the finality of Layer-2 blocks and reduce fraud-proof times for Layer-1 withdrawals.

Features

• Fast Layer-2 Finality: Accelerates block confirmation on the Manta Layer-2 network.
• Quick Layer-1 Withdrawals: Minimizes the time required for fraud proofs, enabling rapid token withdrawals.
• Dual-Protocol Staking Model:
  • Babylon: BTC staking-based finality provider.
  • Symbiotic: Ethereum-based re-staking protocol.
• Secure and Efficient Architecture:
  • Relayer network for cross-layer and cross-protocol coordination.
  • Slashing and reward mechanisms to ensure network reliability.

Core Components

1. Babylon Finality Provider:

   • BTC stakers delegate vote power to Manta FP nodes.
   • FP nodes sign state roots and submit aggregated signatures to Babylon for validation.

2. Symbiotic Finality Provider:

   • Manta stakers delegate vote power to Manta FP nodes.
   • FP nodes submit aggregated state root signatures to the Manta Relayer.

3. Manta Relayer Network:

   • Aggregates and verifies signatures from both protocols.
   • Submits state roots and related signatures to Layer-1 contracts (e.g., Ethereum) for quick withdrawals.

4. Slashing and Rewards:

   • Incentivizes honest behavior and penalizes faulty nodes.
   • Rewards are distributed for successful validation, while misbehavior leads to slashing.

Architecture

• FP Nodes: Handle state root commitments and signature aggregation.
• Relayer Network: Bridges Babylon, Symbiotic, and Layer-1 protocols.
• Smart Contracts:
  • MantaManagerService: Validates commitments and manages staking rewards.
  • DGF or equivalent contracts: Handles Layer-1 fraud-proof reductions.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Golang version 1.20 or higher.
• A properly configured environment for building and running blockchain applications.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-repo/manta-fp.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

cd manta-fp

Usage

1. Start the Manta FP service:

    TODO

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a feature branch: git checkout -b feature-name.
3. Commit your changes: git commit -m "Add feature".
4. Push to the branch: git push origin feature-name.
5. Open a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

For questions or support, please reach out to us at support@manta.network or visit our website.