Smart Contract Architecture Guide
Designing contract systems that are secure, upgradeable where justified and ready for independent audit.
Who it's for
Smart contract engineers and protocol leads.
Contents
- 01Specifications and invariants
- 02Modularity and permissions
- 03Upgradeability trade-offs
- 04Admin keys, multisigs and timelocks
- 05Testing strategy: fuzz, invariant, fork
- 06Preparing for independent audits
Key takeaways
- How to specify contracts
- When to use upgradeability
- How to design admin controls
- What auditors need
Technologies covered
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