Pendle Fixed Yield Strategy - Complete MVP Development Guide

Hackathon Timeline: 13 Days Goal: Working MVP with Demo-Ready Features

Stage 1: Research & Planning (Days 1-2)
Stage 2: Development Environment Setup (Day 2-3)
Stage 3: Core Smart Contract Development (Days 3-7)
Stage 4: Integration & Testing (Days 8-9)
Stage 5: Frontend Development (Days 10-11)
Stage 6: Documentation & Presentation (Days 12-13)

Stage 1: Research & Planning (Days 1-2)

Objective

Deeply understand Pendle mechanics, Octant architecture, and define technical specifications.

Checkpoints

Checkpoint 1.1: Pendle Protocol Deep Dive

Read Pendle documentation: https://docs.pendle.finance/
Understand PT (Principal Token) and YT (Yield Token) mechanics
Study Pendle Router contract functions:
- mintPyFromToken() - splits assets into PT + YT
- swapExactYtForToken() - sells YT for fixed yield
- redeemPyToToken() - redeems matured PT
Analyze existing Pendle integrations on GitHub
Identify mainnet Pendle contracts for stETH:
- Pendle Router address
- stETH market address
- PT-stETH and YT-stETH token addresses
Calculate example scenarios:
- 100 ETH → stETH → Pendle split → YT sale price
- Expected fixed yield rates (check current market rates)

Deliverable: Document pendle-mechanics.md with contract addresses and function signatures

Checkpoint 1.2: Octant Architecture Analysis

Clone Octant v2 repository: https://github.com/golemfoundation/octant
Study Octant smart contracts:
- Vault architecture (ERC-4626 compliance)
- PaymentSplitter for yield distribution
- Deposit and withdrawal flows
Identify integration points for custom yield strategies
Review Octant's security considerations and audit reports
Join Octant Discord/Telegram for technical questions

Deliverable: Document octant-integration-points.md

Checkpoint 1.3: Technical Specification

Define smart contract architecture:

PendleFixedYieldVault (main vault)
├── YieldLockManager (manages PT positions)
├── FixedYieldDistributor (distributes to public goods)
└── Interfaces to Pendle Router

Create data flow diagram:
- User deposits ETH → stETH conversion → Pendle split → YT sale → yield distribution
Define key parameters:
- Minimum deposit amount
- PT maturity periods (3, 6, 12 months)
- Slippage tolerance for YT sales
- Emergency withdrawal mechanisms
List external dependencies:
- Lido stETH contract
- Pendle Router and Market contracts
- Chainlink price feeds (if needed)
- Uniswap V3 (backup liquidity)

Deliverable: Complete technical-specification.md with architecture diagrams

Checkpoint 1.4: Risk Assessment

Identify potential risks:
- Smart contract vulnerabilities
- Pendle protocol risks
- stETH depeg scenarios
- YT liquidity issues
- PT maturity handling edge cases
Define mitigation strategies for each risk
Plan security measures:
- Access control (Ownable/AccessControl)
- Pausability for emergencies
- Reentrancy guards
- SafeERC20 for token transfers

Deliverable: risk-assessment.md document

Stage 2: Development Environment Setup (Day 2-3)

Objective

Set up complete development environment with testing infrastructure.

Checkpoints

Checkpoint 2.1: Foundry Setup

Install Foundry:

curl -L https://foundry.paradigm.xyz | bash
foundryup

Create project structure:

forge init pendle-fixed-yield
cd pendle-fixed-yield

Configure foundry.toml:

[profile.default]
src = "src"
out = "out"
libs = ["lib"]
solc = "0.8.23"
optimizer = true
optimizer_runs = 200
via_ir = true

[rpc_endpoints]
mainnet = "${MAINNET_RPC_URL}"

[etherscan]
mainnet = { key = "${ETHERSCAN_API_KEY}" }

Set up .env file:

MAINNET_RPC_URL=https://eth-mainnet.g.alchemy.com/v2/YOUR_KEY
ETHERSCAN_API_KEY=your_key
PRIVATE_KEY=your_test_key

Deliverable: Initialized Foundry project

Checkpoint 2.2: Install Dependencies

Install OpenZeppelin contracts:

forge install OpenZeppelin/openzeppelin-contracts

Install Solmate (efficient ERC-4626):
```
forge install transmissions11/solmate
```

Install Pendle contracts (for interfaces):

forge install pendle-finance/pendle-core-v2-public

Create remappings in foundry.toml:

remappings = [
  "@openzeppelin/=lib/openzeppelin-contracts/",
  "@solmate/=lib/solmate/src/",
  "@pendle/=lib/pendle-core-v2-public/contracts/"
]

Deliverable: All dependencies installed and importable

Checkpoint 2.3: Mainnet Forking Setup

Create fork testing script test/Fork.t.sol:

pragma solidity ^0.8.23;

import "forge-std/Test.sol";

contract ForkTest is Test {
    uint256 mainnetFork;

    function setUp() public {
        mainnetFork = vm.createFork(vm.envString("MAINNET_RPC_URL"));
        vm.selectFork(mainnetFork);
    }
}

Test fork functionality:

forge test --fork-url $MAINNET_RPC_URL -vv

Verify access to mainnet contracts:
- Read stETH balance of Lido contract
- Fetch Pendle market data

Deliverable: Working mainnet fork for testing

Checkpoint 2.4: Project Structure

Create organized folder structure:

pendle-fixed-yield/
├── src/
│   ├── PendleFixedYieldVault.sol
│   ├── YieldLockManager.sol
│   ├── FixedYieldDistributor.sol
│   ├── interfaces/
│   │   ├── IPendleRouter.sol
│   │   ├── IPendleMarket.sol
│   │   └── IStETH.sol
│   └── libraries/
│       └── PendleHelpers.sol
├── test/
│   ├── unit/
│   ├── integration/
│   └── fork/
├── script/
│   ├── Deploy.s.sol
│   └── Interactions.s.sol
└── docs/

Create placeholder files with SPDX and pragma statements

Deliverable: Complete project structure

Stage 3: Core Smart Contract Development (Days 3-7)

Objective

Build the three core smart contracts with comprehensive functionality.

Checkpoints

Checkpoint 3.1: Interface Definitions

Create interfaces/IPendleRouter.sol:

interface IPendleRouter {
    function mintPyFromToken(
        address receiver,
        address YT,
        uint256 minPyOut,
        TokenInput calldata input
    ) external returns (uint256 netPyOut);

    function swapExactYtForToken(
        address receiver,
        address market,
        uint256 exactYtIn,
        TokenOutput calldata output
    ) external returns (uint256 netTokenOut, uint256 netSyFee);

    function redeemPyToToken(
        address receiver,
        address YT,
        uint256 netPyIn,
        TokenOutput calldata output
    ) external returns (uint256 netTokenOut);
}

Create interfaces/IStETH.sol for Lido interactions
Create interfaces/IPendleMarket.sol for market data
Create interfaces/IOctantDistributor.sol for Octant integration

Deliverable: Complete interface files

Checkpoint 3.2: PendleFixedYieldVault.sol (Core Vault)

Implement ERC-4626 compliant vault structure:

contract PendleFixedYieldVault is ERC4626, Ownable, ReentrancyGuard, Pausable {
    using SafeERC20 for IERC20;

    // State variables
    IStETH public immutable stETH;
    IPendleRouter public immutable pendleRouter;
    YieldLockManager public yieldLockManager;
    FixedYieldDistributor public yieldDistributor;

    // Events
    event Deposited(address indexed user, uint256 ethAmount, uint256 shares);
    event YieldLocked(uint256 ytAmount, uint256 fixedYield, uint256 maturity);
    event PTRedeemed(uint256 ptAmount, uint256 stETHReceived);
}

Implement deposit function:
- Accept ETH deposits
- Convert ETH to stETH via Lido
- Mint vault shares proportionally
- Emit events
Implement _lockYield() internal function:
- Split stETH into PT + YT via Pendle
- Sell YT tokens for fixed yield
- Transfer fixed yield to distributor
- Store PT position in YieldLockManager
Implement withdrawal function:
- Calculate user's share of vault
- Handle PT maturity (redeem if matured, or withdraw available stETH)
- Burn vault shares
Add emergency functions:
- pause() / unpause()
- Emergency withdrawal mechanism
- Update critical addresses (with timelock in production)

Deliverable: Complete PendleFixedYieldVault.sol (300-400 lines)

Checkpoint 3.3: YieldLockManager.sol

Create PT position tracking structure:

struct PTPosition {
    address ptToken;
    uint256 amount;
    uint256 maturity;
    bool redeemed;
    uint256 depositedAt;
}

contract YieldLockManager is Ownable {
    mapping(uint256 => PTPosition) public positions;
    uint256 public positionCount;

    uint256[] public maturities; // Track different maturity dates
    mapping(uint256 => uint256) public totalPTByMaturity;
}

Implement position management:
- addPosition() - called by vault when creating PT position
- getMaturedPositions() - returns redeemable PTs
- markRedeemed() - marks PT as redeemed
- getTotalLockedValue() - calculates total locked in PTs
Implement laddering strategy:
- Distribute deposits across 3, 6, 12-month maturities
- Balance allocation based on available markets
- Auto-select next maturity date
Add view functions:
- getUpcomingMaturities() - returns maturity dates in next 30 days
- getPositionsByMaturity(uint256 maturity) - filter positions
- calculateRedeemableAmount() - how much can be withdrawn

Deliverable: Complete YieldLockManager.sol (200-300 lines)

Checkpoint 3.4: FixedYieldDistributor.sol

Implement yield collection and distribution:

contract FixedYieldDistributor is Ownable, ReentrancyGuard {
    IERC20 public immutable stETH;

    // Octant integration
    address public octantPaymentSplitter;

    // Yield tracking
    uint256 public totalYieldCollected;
    uint256 public totalYieldDistributed;

    mapping(address => uint256) public publicGoodsAllocations;

    event YieldReceived(uint256 amount, uint256 timestamp);
    event YieldDistributed(address indexed recipient, uint256 amount);
}

Implement receiveYield() function:
- Accept yield from vault (when YT is sold)
- Update accounting
- Emit events
Implement distributeToPublicGoods():
- Interface with Octant's PaymentSplitter
- Handle multiple recipient addresses
- Track distribution history
Add analytics functions:
- getFixedYieldRate() - calculate annualized fixed rate
- getYieldHistory() - historical yield data
- getPredictedYield(uint256 timeframe) - forecast based on locked positions

Deliverable: Complete FixedYieldDistributor.sol (150-200 lines)

Checkpoint 3.5: Helper Libraries

Create libraries/PendleHelpers.sol:

library PendleHelpers {
    // Calculate expected YT sale proceeds
    function calculateYTValue(
        address market,
        uint256 ytAmount
    ) internal view returns (uint256);

    // Determine optimal maturity date
    function selectOptimalMaturity(
        address[] memory availableMarkets
    ) internal view returns (address bestMarket, uint256 maturity);

    // Calculate fixed yield rate
    function calculateFixedRate(
        uint256 ytSaleProceeds,
        uint256 principal,
        uint256 timeToMaturity
    ) internal pure returns (uint256 annualizedRate);
}

Implement slippage protection helpers
Implement maturity date calculation utilities

Deliverable: Complete helper library

Stage 4: Integration & Testing (Days 8-9)

Objective

Comprehensive testing with mainnet fork and edge case handling.

Checkpoints

Checkpoint 4.1: Unit Tests

Test PendleFixedYieldVault.sol:

// test/unit/PendleFixedYieldVault.t.sol
contract PendleFixedYieldVaultTest is Test {
    function testDeposit() public { }
    function testWithdrawal() public { }
    function testYieldLocking() public { }
    function testEmergencyPause() public { }
    function testAccessControl() public { }
}

Test deposit with various ETH amounts (0.1, 1, 10, 100 ETH)
Test withdrawal scenarios (partial, full, before maturity, after maturity)
Test share calculation accuracy
Test reentrancy protection
Test pause/unpause functionality
Test ownership and access control

Test YieldLockManager.sol:
- Test position creation and tracking
- Test maturity date selection
- Test laddering across multiple maturities
- Test position redemption marking
- Test view function accuracy
Test FixedYieldDistributor.sol:
- Test yield receipt and accounting
- Test distribution to multiple recipients
- Test rate calculations
- Test historical tracking
Run tests: forge test -vvv
Ensure >90% code coverage: forge coverage

Deliverable: Comprehensive unit test suite with >90% coverage

Checkpoint 4.2: Integration Tests (Mainnet Fork)

Create integration test with real Pendle contracts:

// test/integration/FullFlow.t.sol
contract FullFlowIntegrationTest is Test {
    function setUp() public {
        // Fork mainnet
        vm.createSelectFork(vm.envString("MAINNET_RPC_URL"));

        // Deploy contracts
        vault = new PendleFixedYieldVault(...);

        // Setup with real Pendle addresses
    }

    function testFullDepositToDistribution() public {
        // 1. Deposit ETH
        // 2. Verify stETH conversion
        // 3. Verify Pendle split
        // 4. Verify YT sale
        // 5. Verify yield distribution
        // 6. Wait until maturity (vm.warp)
        // 7. Withdraw
    }
}

Test with real stETH from mainnet
Test with real Pendle markets (use actual market addresses)
Verify YT sale on real Pendle AMM
Test PT redemption after maturity (use vm.warp to time-travel)
Test with different maturity dates (3, 6, 12 months)
Verify gas costs for each operation

Deliverable: Working integration tests on mainnet fork

Checkpoint 4.3: Edge Case Testing

Deliverable: Edge case test suite

Checkpoint 4.4: Gas Optimization

Run gas reports: forge test --gas-report
Optimize storage layout:
- Pack variables to minimize storage slots
- Use immutable for constants set in constructor
- Use calldata instead of memory for external function parameters
Optimize loops and calculations
Target gas costs:
- Deposit: <300k gas
- Withdrawal: <250k gas
- Yield lock: <400k gas
Document gas costs in GAS_REPORT.md

Deliverable: Gas-optimized contracts

Checkpoint 4.5: Security Review

Deliverable: Security audit report and Slither results

Stage 5: Frontend Development (Days 10-11)

Objective

Build simple, functional UI for demo purposes.

Checkpoints

Checkpoint 5.1: Frontend Setup

Initialize Next.js + RainbowKit + wagmi:

npx create-rainbowkit@latest pendle-fixed-yield-ui
cd pendle-fixed-yield-ui

Install additional dependencies:

npm install ethers viem@^2 @tanstack/react-query
npm install recharts # for charts
npm install date-fns # for date formatting

Configure RainbowKit for Ethereum mainnet and testnet

Set up environment variables in .env.local:

NEXT_PUBLIC_WALLET_CONNECT_PROJECT_ID=your_project_id
NEXT_PUBLIC_ALCHEMY_API_KEY=your_key
NEXT_PUBLIC_VAULT_ADDRESS=deployed_vault_address

Deliverable: Initialized frontend project

Checkpoint 5.2: Contract Integration

Generate TypeScript types from ABIs:

npx typechain --target ethers-v6 --out-dir ./types '../out/PendleFixedYieldVault.sol/PendleFixedYieldVault.json'

Create contract hooks in hooks/useVault.ts:

export function useVaultDeposit() {
  const { writeContract } = useWriteContract();

  const deposit = async (amount: bigint) => {
    return writeContract({
      address: VAULT_ADDRESS,
      abi: VaultABI,
      functionName: 'deposit',
      value: amount,
    });
  };

  return { deposit };
}

Create hooks for:
- useVaultDeposit()
- useVaultWithdraw()
- useVaultBalance()
- useFixedYieldRate()
- usePositions()

Deliverable: Contract integration hooks

Checkpoint 5.3: Core UI Components

Create deposit component (components/Deposit.tsx):

export function Deposit() {
  const [amount, setAmount] = useState('');
  const { deposit, isLoading } = useVaultDeposit();

  return (
    <div className="card">
      <h2>Deposit ETH</h2>
      <input
        type="number"
        value={amount}
        onChange={(e) => setAmount(e.target.value)}
        placeholder="Amount in ETH"
      />
      <button onClick={() => deposit(parseEther(amount))}>
        {isLoading ? 'Depositing...' : 'Deposit'}
      </button>
    </div>
  );
}

Create withdrawal component (components/Withdraw.tsx)
Create dashboard component (components/Dashboard.tsx):
- Display total deposited
- Show vault shares owned
- Display current fixed yield rate
- Show upcoming maturity dates
- Display total yield distributed to public goods
Create positions table (components/PositionsTable.tsx):
- List all PT positions
- Show maturity dates
- Display amounts locked
- Show status (locked/matured/redeemed)

Deliverable: Core UI components

Checkpoint 5.4: Data Visualization

Create yield rate chart (components/YieldChart.tsx):
- Compare fixed yield vs variable DeFi yields
- Show historical fixed rates locked
- Display predicted yield over time
Create maturity timeline (components/MaturityTimeline.tsx):
- Visual timeline of upcoming PT maturities
- Show amounts maturing at each date
Create public goods impact display:
- Total funding provided to public goods
- Number of projects supported
- Funding predictability metrics

Deliverable: Data visualization components

Checkpoint 5.5: Responsive Layout & Styling

Design main layout:

// app/page.tsx
export default function Home() {
  return (
    <main className="container mx-auto p-4">
      <Header />
      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4">
        <Deposit />
        <Withdraw />
      </div>
      <Dashboard />
      <YieldChart />
      <PositionsTable />
    </main>
  );
}

Implement responsive design (mobile, tablet, desktop)
Add Tailwind CSS styling for clean UI
Add loading states and error handling
Add transaction notifications (success/error)
Test on different screen sizes

Deliverable: Complete, responsive UI

Stage 6: Documentation & Presentation (Days 12-13)

Objective

Create compelling documentation and demo materials for judges.

Checkpoints

Checkpoint 6.1: Technical Documentation

Create comprehensive README.md:

# Pendle Fixed Yield Strategy for Octant

## Overview
Transform unpredictable DeFi yields into guaranteed, fixed returns for sustainable public goods funding.

## The Problem
[Explain the predictability problem]

## Our Solution
[Explain Pendle yield tokenization]

## Architecture
[Include diagrams]

## Smart Contracts
[Document each contract]

## Installation
[Setup instructions]

## Usage
[How to interact with contracts and UI]

## Security
[Security considerations and audit status]

## Deployed Contracts
[Addresses on testnet/mainnet]

Create ARCHITECTURE.md with detailed technical design
Create INTEGRATION_GUIDE.md for Octant integration

Document all public functions with NatSpec comments:

/// @notice Deposits ETH and receives vault shares
/// @param amount The amount of ETH to deposit
/// @return shares The number of vault shares minted
function deposit(uint256 amount) external returns (uint256 shares);

Deliverable: Complete technical documentation

Checkpoint 6.2: User Documentation

Create user guide (docs/USER_GUIDE.md):
- How to deposit
- Understanding fixed yields
- How withdrawals work
- Understanding PT maturities
- FAQ section
Create demo walkthrough script
Create troubleshooting guide

Deliverable: User-friendly documentation

Checkpoint 6.3: Demo Preparation

Deploy contracts to testnet (Sepolia or Goerli):

forge script script/Deploy.s.sol --rpc-url $TESTNET_RPC --broadcast --verify

Verify contracts on Etherscan
Deploy frontend to Vercel:
```
vercel --prod
```
Create demo scenario:
1. Connect wallet
2. Deposit 1 ETH
3. Show fixed yield locked (e.g., 8% guaranteed for 6 months)
4. Show PT position created
5. Display yield distribution to public goods
6. Compare with variable yield chart
7. Show maturity timeline
Record demo video (3-5 minutes):
- Problem statement (30 sec)
- Solution explanation (1 min)
- Live demo (2 min)
- Impact on public goods (1 min)
- Technical highlights (30 sec)
Prepare backup demo (in case of network issues):
- Screenshots of each step
- Pre-recorded video

Deliverable: Working demo on testnet and demo video

Checkpoint 6.4: Presentation Materials

Create pitch deck (10-15 slides):
1. Title slide with team
2. Problem: Unpredictable funding kills public goods sustainability
3. Existing solutions and their shortcomings
4. Our solution: Pendle yield tokenization
5. How Pendle works (visual diagram)
6. Architecture overview
7. Smart contract flow diagram
8. Key features and benefits
9. Security considerations
10. Scalability (Pendle $6B TVL)
11. Integration with Octant
12. Live demo
13. Impact metrics
14. Roadmap (post-hackathon)
15. Thank you + Q&A
Create technical deep-dive slides for judges:
- Contract architecture
- Gas optimization strategies
- Security measures
- Testing approach
Prepare 5-minute pitch script
Practice presentation (time yourself)

Deliverable: Complete pitch deck and script

Checkpoint 6.5: Final Polish

Code cleanup:
- Remove console.log statements
- Remove commented-out code
- Ensure consistent formatting (run forge fmt)
- Update all TODOs and FIXMEs
Final testing:
- Run full test suite: forge test
- Run gas report: forge test --gas-report
- Run coverage: forge coverage
- Test UI on different browsers
- Test wallet connection (MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, WalletConnect)
Create submission package:
- GitHub repository (public)
- README with clear setup instructions
- Link to deployed demo
- Link to demo video
- Link to presentation deck
Prepare for Q&A:
- Anticipate judge questions
- Prepare answers about:
  - Why Pendle over other fixed yield protocols?
  - Security considerations
  - Scalability limitations
  - Integration timeline with Octant
  - What happens if Pendle market liquidity dries up?
  - How do you handle stETH depeg?

Deliverable: Submission-ready package

Additional Resources

Critical Mainnet Addresses (Ethereum)

// Lido
stETH: 0xae7ab96520DE3A18E5e111B5EaAb095312D7fE84

// Pendle (as of 2024 - verify latest)
Pendle Router: 0x00000000005BBB0EF59571E58418F9a4357b68A0
Pendle Oracle: 0x9a9Fa8338dd5E5B2188006f1Cd2Ef26d921650C2

// Example stETH Market (verify current markets)
// Check https://app.pendle.finance/trade/markets for latest
PT-stETH Market: [Check Pendle app for current market address]

Key Documentation Links

Pendle Docs: https://docs.pendle.finance/
Pendle SDK: https://github.com/pendle-finance/pendle-sdk-core-v2-docs
Pendle Contracts: https://github.com/pendle-finance/pendle-core-v2-public
Octant Docs: https://docs.octant.app/
ERC-4626: https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-4626
Foundry Book: https://book.getfoundry.sh/

Testing Checklist

Success Metrics for MVP

Functional deposit/withdrawal flow
Working Pendle integration (PT/YT split)
YT sale mechanism functional
Fixed yield calculation accurate
PT position tracking working
Basic UI operational
Demo-ready on testnet
Documentation complete

Daily Checkpoints Summary

Day 1-2: Research & Planning

Understanding complete
Technical specs defined
Architecture documented

Day 2-3: Environment Setup

Foundry configured
Dependencies installed
Fork testing working

Day 3-7: Smart Contract Development

All three core contracts complete
Helper libraries implemented
Basic functionality working

Day 8-9: Testing

Unit tests >90% coverage
Integration tests passing
Security review complete

Day 10-11: Frontend

UI built and functional
Contract integration working
Demo-ready interface

Day 12-13: Documentation & Presentation

All docs complete
Demo prepared and rehearsed
Submission package ready

Emergency Contingency Plans

If Running Behind Schedule

Priority 1 (Must Have for MVP):

PendleFixedYieldVault with deposit/withdrawal
Basic Pendle integration (PT/YT split)
Simple UI for deposits
Basic documentation

Priority 2 (Should Have):

YieldLockManager with position tracking
FixedYieldDistributor
Dashboard with analytics

Priority 3 (Nice to Have):

Advanced charts and visualizations
Laddering strategy
Comprehensive documentation

If Technical Blockers Occur

Pendle Integration Issues:

Use mock contracts for demo
Document integration approach
Show flow diagrams instead of live demo

Deployment Issues:

Demo on local fork instead of testnet
Use screenshots and video
Focus on code quality and documentation

UI Issues:

Use minimal CLI-based demo
Focus on smart contract excellence
Emphasize backend sophistication

Final Pre-Submission Checklist

Post-Submission (If Time Permits)

Add additional test coverage
Implement advanced features (auto-compounding, etc.)
Add governance mechanisms
Prepare for potential mainnet deployment
Connect with Octant team for integration discussions
Network with judges and other teams

Good luck building! Remember: A working MVP with excellent documentation beats a feature-rich but incomplete project. Focus on core functionality first!

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Pendle Fixed Yield Strategy - Complete MVP Development Guide

Table of Contents

Stage 1: Research & Planning (Days 1-2)

Objective

Checkpoints

Checkpoint 1.1: Pendle Protocol Deep Dive

Checkpoint 1.2: Octant Architecture Analysis

Checkpoint 1.3: Technical Specification

Checkpoint 1.4: Risk Assessment

Stage 2: Development Environment Setup (Day 2-3)

Objective

Checkpoints

Checkpoint 2.1: Foundry Setup

Checkpoint 2.2: Install Dependencies

Checkpoint 2.3: Mainnet Forking Setup

Checkpoint 2.4: Project Structure

Stage 3: Core Smart Contract Development (Days 3-7)

Objective

Checkpoints

Checkpoint 3.1: Interface Definitions

Checkpoint 3.2: PendleFixedYieldVault.sol (Core Vault)

Checkpoint 3.3: YieldLockManager.sol

Checkpoint 3.4: FixedYieldDistributor.sol

Checkpoint 3.5: Helper Libraries

Stage 4: Integration & Testing (Days 8-9)

Objective

Checkpoints

Checkpoint 4.1: Unit Tests

Checkpoint 4.2: Integration Tests (Mainnet Fork)

Checkpoint 4.3: Edge Case Testing

Checkpoint 4.4: Gas Optimization

Checkpoint 4.5: Security Review

Stage 5: Frontend Development (Days 10-11)

Objective

Checkpoints

Checkpoint 5.1: Frontend Setup

Checkpoint 5.2: Contract Integration

Checkpoint 5.3: Core UI Components

Checkpoint 5.4: Data Visualization

Checkpoint 5.5: Responsive Layout & Styling

Stage 6: Documentation & Presentation (Days 12-13)

Objective

Checkpoints

Checkpoint 6.1: Technical Documentation

Checkpoint 6.2: User Documentation

Checkpoint 6.3: Demo Preparation

Checkpoint 6.4: Presentation Materials

Checkpoint 6.5: Final Polish

Additional Resources

Critical Mainnet Addresses (Ethereum)

Key Documentation Links

Testing Checklist

Success Metrics for MVP

Daily Checkpoints Summary

Day 1-2: Research & Planning

Day 2-3: Environment Setup

Day 3-7: Smart Contract Development

Day 8-9: Testing

Day 10-11: Frontend

Day 12-13: Documentation & Presentation

Emergency Contingency Plans

If Running Behind Schedule

If Technical Blockers Occur

Final Pre-Submission Checklist

Post-Submission (If Time Permits)