EDS Grant

Ethereum Distribution System (EDS): Secure & Efficient On-Chain Code Distribution

The Problem: Smart Contract Chaos

Distributing and managing Ethereum smart contracts is fragmented and inefficient. Code isn't easily reused, updates are complex, security is hard to verify, and duplicate deployments bloat the blockchain. Many projects build custom factories, increasing maintenance burdens and reducing interoperability across DeFi, Smart Accounts, and DAOs. This wastes developer time and exposes users to risks.

Our Solution: EDS - The On-Chain Package Manager

EDS provides the standardized, on-chain 'package manager' and factory system Ethereum needs – think npm or GitHub, but decentralized.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Secure Code Reuse: Publish and find verified contract code using its unique fingerprint (ERC-7744). Reduces blockchain bloat and saves gas costs.
• Simple, Safe Updates: Built-in Semantic Versioning (SemVer) makes upgrades clear and manageable, avoiding complex proxy patterns. Boosts developer efficiency.
• Layered Trust: Enables a clear chain: Developers publish -> Security Experts/DAOs (like potential partner SafeDAO) curate ('Distributors') -> Users choose trusted sources to install. Enhances ecosystem security.
• On-Chain Monetization: The architecture inherently supports building subscriptions or other payment models directly into distributions.
• Portability: Distributed code, indexed by code hash can be whitelisted and attested to even on chains it is not yet present, therefore enabling portability, allowing to create feature flags for decentralized apps whenever code is deployed & indexed.

Use Cases & Ecosystem Impact

EDS empowers:

• Developers: With simplified factories, faster shipping via code reuse, standardized versioning, and built-in monetization tools.
• Security Curators: To act as 'Security Oracles' disabling compromised code quickly or run channels for vetted code.
• Users & Smart Accounts: With user-controlled upgrades and potentially improved UX through reduced approval needs via trusted distributors.
• The Ecosystem: Through on-chain code discovery (ERC-7744 CodeIndex) and significantly reduced chain bloat via bytecode reuse.

Project Status & Roadmap

Status: EDS is currently in active development. Core components (CodeIndex, basic interfaces) are implemented and unit-tested. We are using this internally for our projects such as Rankify and Smaug Safe guard, however we also are transparent that broader functionality requires further development and testing.

Roadmap Highlights:

1. Solidify Core & Versioning: Complete robust SemVer upgrade/migration handling.
2. Enhance Tooling & DX: Improve test coverage, migrate to Forge, build documentation.
3. Pilot Integrations: Work with partners (like potentially SafeDAO) for real-world refinement.

(See active development on GitHub Issues)

Why EDS is Viable & Trustworthy

• Trust & Transparency: Fully open-source (GitHub), verifiable via on-chain mechanisms (ERC-7744), active community engagement (Discord, Twitter), and clear Alpha status communication.
• Feasibility: Leverages established standards (ERCs, SemVer), uses a modular design for incremental adoption, and is driven by an active team (Peeramid Labs).
• Sustainability: Provides foundational ecosystem value, has partnership potential (e.g., SafeDAO), includes monetization features, and is open to future community governance.

Support EDS!

Help us build this crucial infrastructure! Fund the foundational layer for smarter, safer, and more efficient smart contract development on Ethereum.

Links:

• GitHub (Code & Issues): https://github.com/peeramid-labs/eds
• Discord (Community): https://discord.gg/EddGgGUuWC
• Twitter (Updates): https://x.com/peeramid_labs