# Protocol architecture

### **Babylon Protocol Foundation**

StrongHODL is built on Babylon Protocol, providing the infrastructure for secure synthetic asset minting, cross-chain bridging, and decentralized governance. Babylon’s architecture ensures secure, reliable management of synthetic BTC across Ethereum and Solana.

**Synthetic BTC (shBTC) Minting**

The protocol enables users to mint shBTC by collateralizing assets on either Ethereum or Solana. Minted shBTC can then be used across the selected chain’s DeFi ecosystem.

**Cross-Chain Bridging**

The StrongHODL bridge allows users to seamlessly transfer shBTC between Ethereum and Solana, providing flexibility and enhancing accessibility to DeFi applications on both chains.

**Role-Based User Management**

The protocol’s role-based access model grants users different privileges based on their engagement within the platform:

• Basic User: Standard access for minting and managing shBTC.

• Liquidity Provider: Privileged access with reduced fees for providing liquidity.

• Governance Participant: Voting rights for protocol decisions and governance proposals.

**Real-Time On-Chain Analytics**

Using Dune integration, StrongHODL offers a real-time analytics dashboard that tracks metrics such as transaction volumes, user engagement, and liquidity pools, helping users make informed decisions.

### **Protocol Components**

**1. Minting Mechanism:**&#x20;

Supports collateralized creation of shBTC on Ethereum or Solana using Babylon Protocol.

**2. Bridge Mechanism:**&#x20;

A secure, efficient bridge for shBTC transfers between Ethereum and Solana.

**3. Role-Based Access Control:** \
Backend management for user permissions and activity-based roles.

**4. API for DeFi Integration:**

Open APIs that support seamless integration of shBTC with Ethereum and Solana DeFi platforms.

**5. Analytics Dashboard:**

A Dune-powered dashboard offering real-time tracking of protocol usage and performance metrics.

### Technical Specifications

**Blockchain Compatibility:**&#x20;

Ethereum and Solana

**Protocol Foundation:**&#x20;

Babylon Protocol

**Supported Integrations:**

• Ethereum DeFi: Lido, Aave, Eigenlayer

• Solana DeFi: Jito, Solayer, Save

• Bridging Solution: Cross-chain bridge for shBTC transfers

• Analytics Provider: Dune

### APIs

**DeFi Integration API (Ethereum)**

Enables shBTC to interact with Ethereum-based DeFi platforms, allowing for staking, lending, and liquidity provision.

**DeFi Integration API (Solana)**

Provides functionality for shBTC within Solana’s DeFi ecosystem, enabling access to staking, lending, and other financial products.

**User Data API**

Offers analytics on user roles, activity, and metrics for role-based engagement and monitoring.
