From 13ee858d226f9b37227548e34779a4224432fb41 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Taras Woronjanski <77963837+FeurJak@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2025 04:30:53 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 1/8] Create erc-7965.md --- ERCS/erc-7965.md | 982 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 982 insertions(+) create mode 100644 ERCS/erc-7965.md diff --git a/ERCS/erc-7965.md b/ERCS/erc-7965.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..600f2ff5a26 --- /dev/null +++ b/ERCS/erc-7965.md @@ -0,0 +1,982 @@ +--- +title: Capability-Based Security Framework for Smart Contracts +description: A zero-trust security framework implementing capability-based access control with policy enforcement and local-first architecture support +author: Taras Woronjanski +discussions-to: https://ethereum-magicians.org/t/new-erc-capability-based-security-framework-for-smart-contracts/24742 +status: Draft +type: Standards Track +category: ERC +created: 2025-07-06 +requires: 1967, 7201 +--- + +## Abstract + +This ERC proposes a comprehensive capability-based security framework for smart contracts that implements zero-trust security principles through unforgeable capability tokens, policy enforcement points, and cryptographic proof systems. The framework enforces the principle of least privilege by requiring callers to present single-use capability tokens issued by recognized authorities through policy-constrained enforcement mechanisms. The system supports local-first architectures with on-chain data commitments, utilizes transient storage for efficiency, and provides revocation mechanisms while maintaining upgradeability through established proxy patterns. + +## Motivation + +Smart contract security has emerged as a critical concern in the blockchain ecosystem, with **access control vulnerabilities representing the largest category of losses at $953.2M** according to recent analysis[1]. The current security paradigm relies heavily on traditional access control lists and owner-based permissions, which suffer from the **ambient authority problem** and **confused deputy vulnerabilities**[2][3] and also stagnates the development of a compliant privacy-preserving system. + +### The Need for Zero-Trust in Smart Contracts + +Traditional smart contract security models assume trust within network perimeters and rely on simple owner-operator patterns[4][5]. However, as **DeFi protocols have suffered $3.8 billion in losses** due to security vulnerabilities[6], there is an urgent need for more robust security frameworks that assume **"never trust, always verify"** principles[7][8]. + +Zero-trust security models offer several advantages for smart contract systems: + +1. **Elimination of Ambient Authority**: Unlike traditional access control systems, capability-based security ensures that **"the capability is an unforgeable token of authority"** that directly designates resources and authorizes access[2][9]. + +2. **Principle of Least Privilege**: Each capability token grants only the minimum necessary permissions for specific operations, reducing the attack surface significantly[7]. + +3. **Cryptographic Verifiability**: Capability tokens can incorporate **zero-knowledge proofs** to enable verification without revealing sensitive information[10][11][12]. + +4. **Decentralized Authorization**: The framework pushes **"security to the edge"** by decentralizing access control decisions away from centralized systems[2]. + +### Benefits of Capability-Based Smart Contract Security + +A well-established capability-based security framework provides multiple security enhancements: + +**Enhanced Security through Cryptographic Proofs**: Integration with zero-knowledge proof systems allows for **privacy-preserving authentication** where users can prove authorization without revealing sensitive data[10][13]. This is particularly valuable for applications requiring **compliance verification** without data disclosure. + +**Local-First Architecture Support**: The framework accommodates **local-first development paradigms** where **"data and code are kept on your device first"**[14][15]. This approach provides better user experience through reduced network dependencies while maintaining security through cryptographic commitments[16][17]. + +**Reduced Attack Vectors**: By implementing **single-use capability tokens** and **policy enforcement points**, the framework eliminates many common smart contract vulnerabilities including reentrancy attacks, access control bypasses, and privilege escalation[18][19]. + +**Improved Auditability**: Policy-based constraint systems provide **transparent and verifiable access control mechanisms** that can be audited both on-chain and off-chain[8][20]. + +The proposed framework addresses critical gaps in current smart contract security by providing a standardized, extensible, and thoroughly tested capability-based security infrastructure that can be adopted across the Ethereum ecosystem. + +## Specification + +The key words "MUST", "MUST NOT", "REQUIRED", "SHALL", "SHALL NOT", "SHOULD", "SHOULD NOT", "RECOMMENDED", "NOT RECOMMENDED", "MAY", and "OPTIONAL" in this document are to be interpreted as described in RFC 2119 and RFC 8174. + +### Core Interfaces + +#### ICapabilityRegistry + +The central registry that maps capability pointers to function signatures and manages authority registration. + +```solidity +// SPDX-License-Identifier: MIT +pragma solidity ^0.8.24; + +interface ICapabilityRegistry { + struct CapabilityPointer { + bytes32 id; + uint256 chainId; + address contractAddress; + bytes4 functionSelector; + uint256 policyVersion; + bool active; + } + + struct Authority { + address authorityAddress; + bytes32 publicKey; + uint256 registrationBlock; + bool active; + mapping(bytes32 => bool) authorizedPolicies; + } + + event CapabilityRegistered( + bytes32 indexed capabilityId, + uint256 indexed chainId, + address indexed contractAddress, + bytes4 functionSelector + ); + + event AuthorityRegistered( + address indexed authority, + bytes32 indexed publicKey + ); + + event CapabilityRevoked( + bytes32 indexed capabilityId, + address indexed revokedBy + ); + + function registerCapability( + bytes32 capabilityId, + uint256 chainId, + address contractAddress, + bytes4 functionSelector, + uint256 policyVersion + ) external; + + function registerAuthority( + address authority, + bytes32 publicKey, + bytes32[] calldata authorizedPolicies + ) external; + + function revokeCapability(bytes32 capabilityId) external; + + function getCapability(bytes32 capabilityId) + external view returns (CapabilityPointer memory); + + function isAuthorityRegistered(address authority) + external view returns (bool); + + function isCapabilityActive(bytes32 capabilityId) + external view returns (bool); +} +``` + +#### ICapabilityToken + +Defines the structure and validation of capability tokens. + +```solidity +interface ICapabilityToken { + struct CapabilityToken { + bytes32 capabilityPointer; + bytes32 complianceProof; + address authority; + bytes signature; + bytes32 cryptographicTag; + uint256 nonce; + uint256 expirationBlock; + bytes32 sessionKey; + } + + struct PolicyContext { + bytes32 policyId; + uint256 version; + bytes32 witnessVector; + bytes additionalData; + } + + event TokenIssued( + bytes32 indexed capabilityPointer, + address indexed authority, + address indexed recipient, + uint256 nonce + ); + + event TokenConsumed( + bytes32 indexed capabilityPointer, + address indexed consumer, + uint256 nonce + ); + + function issueToken( + bytes32 capabilityPointer, + PolicyContext calldata policyContext, + address recipient, + uint256 expirationBlock + ) external returns (CapabilityToken memory); + + function validateToken( + CapabilityToken calldata token, + bytes32 expectedTag + ) external view returns (bool); + + function consumeToken( + CapabilityToken calldata token + ) external; + + function computeTag( + bytes32 capabilityPointer, + PolicyContext calldata policyContext, + address caller + ) external pure returns (bytes32); +} +``` + +#### IPolicyEnforcementPoint + +Interface for policy enforcement mechanisms. + +```solidity +interface IPolicyEnforcementPoint { + struct Policy { + bytes32 id; + uint256 version; + bytes32 constraintRoot; + address implementation; + bool active; + } + + struct ConstraintResult { + bool satisfied; + bytes32 witnessVector; + bytes proof; + } + + event PolicyRegistered( + bytes32 indexed policyId, + uint256 version, + address implementation + ); + + event ConstraintEvaluated( + bytes32 indexed policyId, + address indexed evaluator, + bool satisfied + ); + + function registerPolicy( + bytes32 policyId, + uint256 version, + bytes32 constraintRoot, + address implementation + ) external; + + function evaluateConstraints( + bytes32 policyId, + bytes calldata input, + bytes calldata proof + ) external view returns (ConstraintResult memory); + + function computeComplianceProof( + bytes32 policyId, + ConstraintResult calldata result + ) external pure returns (bytes32); +} +``` + +#### ICapabilityOwnership + +Manages capability ownership through Merkle tree commitments. + +```solidity +interface ICapabilityOwnership { + struct OwnershipCommitment { + bytes32 merkleRoot; + uint256 treeDepth; + uint256 leafCount; + mapping(address => bytes32) sessionKeys; + } + + struct MerkleProof { + bytes32[] proof; + uint256 leafIndex; + bytes32 leaf; + } + + event CapabilityCommitted( + address indexed owner, + bytes32 indexed merkleRoot, + bytes32 capabilityHash + ); + + event SessionKeyRegistered( + address indexed owner, + bytes32 indexed sessionKey + ); + + function commitCapability( + bytes32 capabilityHash, + MerkleProof calldata proof + ) external; + + function proveOwnership( + address owner, + bytes32 capabilityHash, + MerkleProof calldata proof + ) external view returns (bool); + + function registerSessionKey( + bytes32 sessionKey, + uint256 expiration + ) external; + + function updateMerkleRoot( + bytes32 newRoot, + uint256 newLeafCount + ) external; +} +``` + +#### IRevocationManager + +Handles capability token revocation with super-function authority. + +```solidity +interface IRevocationManager { + struct RevocationRecord { + bytes32 capabilityPointer; + uint256 revokedBlock; + address revokedBy; + bytes32 reason; + bool active; + } + + event CapabilityRevoked( + bytes32 indexed capabilityPointer, + address indexed revokedBy, + bytes32 reason + ); + + event RevocationAuthorityUpdated( + address indexed newAuthority, + address indexed oldAuthority + ); + + function revokeCapability( + bytes32 capabilityPointer, + bytes32 reason + ) external; + + function isRevoked(bytes32 capabilityPointer) + external view returns (bool); + + function getRevocationRecord(bytes32 capabilityPointer) + external view returns (RevocationRecord memory); + + function updateRevocationAuthority(address newAuthority) external; +} +``` + +### Transient Storage Integration + +The framework utilizes **EIP-1153 transient storage** for gas-efficient temporary data management[21][22][23]: + +```solidity +library TransientCapabilityStorage { + // Transient storage slots for capability validation + bytes32 constant ACTIVE_TOKEN_SLOT = keccak256("capability.active.token"); + bytes32 constant VALIDATION_TAG_SLOT = keccak256("capability.validation.tag"); + bytes32 constant NONCE_TRACKING_SLOT = keccak256("capability.nonce.tracking"); + + function setActiveToken(bytes32 tokenHash) internal { + assembly { + tstore(ACTIVE_TOKEN_SLOT, tokenHash) + } + } + + function getActiveToken() internal view returns (bytes32 tokenHash) { + assembly { + tokenHash := tload(ACTIVE_TOKEN_SLOT) + } + } + + function setValidationTag(bytes32 tag) internal { + assembly { + tstore(VALIDATION_TAG_SLOT, tag) + } + } + + function getValidationTag() internal view returns (bytes32 tag) { + assembly { + tag := tload(VALIDATION_TAG_SLOT) + } + } + + function markNonceUsed(uint256 nonce) internal { + bytes32 slot = keccak256(abi.encode(NONCE_TRACKING_SLOT, nonce)); + assembly { + tstore(slot, 1) + } + } + + function isNonceUsed(uint256 nonce) internal view returns (bool used) { + bytes32 slot = keccak256(abi.encode(NONCE_TRACKING_SLOT, nonce)); + assembly { + used := tload(slot) + } + } +} +``` + +### Framework Modifier + +Protected functions use the capability enforcement modifier: + +```solidity +modifier onlyWithCapability(bytes32 capabilityPointer, bytes calldata tokenData) { + ICapabilityToken.CapabilityToken memory token = abi.decode( + tokenData, + (ICapabilityToken.CapabilityToken) + ); + + require( + token.capabilityPointer == capabilityPointer, + "Invalid capability pointer" + ); + + bytes32 expectedTag = capabilityToken.computeTag( + capabilityPointer, + ICapabilityToken.PolicyContext({ + policyId: registry.getCapability(capabilityPointer).policyVersion, + version: registry.getCapability(capabilityPointer).policyVersion, + witnessVector: token.complianceProof, + additionalData: "" + }), + msg.sender + ); + + require( + capabilityToken.validateToken(token, expectedTag), + "Invalid capability token" + ); + + require( + !revocationManager.isRevoked(capabilityPointer), + "Capability revoked" + ); + + TransientCapabilityStorage.setActiveToken(keccak256(tokenData)); + TransientCapabilityStorage.setValidationTag(expectedTag); + + capabilityToken.consumeToken(token); + _; + + // Clear transient storage + TransientCapabilityStorage.setActiveToken(bytes32(0)); + TransientCapabilityStorage.setValidationTag(bytes32(0)); +} +``` + +## Rationale + +### Design Philosophy + +The framework adopts established security principles from capability-based systems research while leveraging proven Ethereum standards[9][20]. The design prioritizes: + +1. **Minimized Attack Surface**: Single-use tokens eliminate token replay attacks +2. **Cryptographic Integrity**: All operations are cryptographically verifiable +3. **Policy Flexibility**: Pluggable policy enforcement allows diverse authorization schemes +4. **Developer Familiarity**: Built on OpenZeppelin foundations with standard patterns[4][24][5] + +### Architectural Decisions + +**Capability Pointers**: The use of cryptographic identifiers for functions provides secure indirection while maintaining efficiency. This approach is inspired by traditional capability systems but adapted for the blockchain context[2][3]. + +**Transient Storage Usage**: **EIP-1153 transient storage** reduces gas costs for temporary validation data by up to 90% compared to permanent storage[21][22]. This is particularly beneficial for high-frequency capability validations. + +**Merkle Tree Commitments**: **Incremental Merkle trees** provide efficient capability ownership proofs with logarithmic verification complexity[25][26][27]. The lean tree structure minimizes on-chain storage while supporting local-first architectures[28][29]. + +**Policy Enforcement Points**: Separating policy logic from capability validation allows for flexible constraint systems while maintaining security guarantees[8][20]. + +### Upgradeability Strategy + +The framework utilizes the **transparent proxy pattern** from OpenZeppelin to enable secure upgrades while preserving state[30][31][32]. Critical security parameters are protected through **AccessControl** modifiers and time-locked governance mechanisms[4][24]. + +## Backwards Compatibility + +The framework is designed for forward compatibility with existing smart contract systems: + +1. **Non-intrusive Integration**: Existing contracts can adopt capability-based security incrementally +2. **Standard Compliance**: All interfaces follow ERC conventions and are compatible with existing tooling +3. **Gradual Migration**: Legacy access control can coexist with capability-based security during transition periods +4. **EIP-1967 Compatibility**: Proxy implementations follow established upgrade patterns[31] + +No backwards compatibility issues are introduced as the framework operates as an additional security layer rather than replacing existing functionality. + +## Test Cases + +### Core Functionality Tests + +```solidity +contract CapabilityFrameworkTest { + function testCapabilityRegistration() public { + bytes32 capId = keccak256("test.capability"); + registry.registerCapability( + capId, + block.chainid, + address(this), + this.protectedFunction.selector, + 1 + ); + + ICapabilityRegistry.CapabilityPointer memory cap = + registry.getCapability(capId); + + assert(cap.active == true); + assert(cap.chainId == block.chainid); + assert(cap.contractAddress == address(this)); + } + + function testTokenIssuanceAndValidation() public { + // Setup capability and authority + bytes32 capId = setupTestCapability(); + address authority = setupTestAuthority(); + + // Issue token + ICapabilityToken.PolicyContext memory policy = + ICapabilityToken.PolicyContext({ + policyId: keccak256("test.policy"), + version: 1, + witnessVector: keccak256("valid.witness"), + additionalData: "" + }); + + ICapabilityToken.CapabilityToken memory token = + capabilityToken.issueToken( + capId, + policy, + msg.sender, + block.number + 100 + ); + + // Validate token + bytes32 expectedTag = capabilityToken.computeTag( + capId, + policy, + msg.sender + ); + + assert(capabilityToken.validateToken(token, expectedTag)); + } + + function testSingleUseEnforcement() public { + ICapabilityToken.CapabilityToken memory token = issueTestToken(); + + // First use should succeed + capabilityToken.consumeToken(token); + + // Second use should fail + vm.expectRevert("Token already consumed"); + capabilityToken.consumeToken(token); + } +} +``` + +### Edge Case Tests + +```solidity +contract CapabilityEdgeCaseTest { + function testExpiredTokenRejection() public { + ICapabilityToken.CapabilityToken memory token = issueTestToken(); + + // Fast forward past expiration + vm.roll(token.expirationBlock + 1); + + vm.expectRevert("Token expired"); + validateAndUseToken(token); + } + + function testRevokedCapabilityRejection() public { + bytes32 capId = setupTestCapability(); + ICapabilityToken.CapabilityToken memory token = + issueTokenForCapability(capId); + + // Revoke capability + revocationManager.revokeCapability(capId, "Security breach"); + + vm.expectRevert("Capability revoked"); + validateAndUseToken(token); + } + + function testInvalidAuthorityRejection() public { + ICapabilityToken.CapabilityToken memory token = issueTestToken(); + + // Tamper with authority + token.authority = address(0xdead); + + vm.expectRevert("Invalid authority"); + validateAndUseToken(token); + } + + function testTagMismatchRejection() public { + ICapabilityToken.CapabilityToken memory token = issueTestToken(); + + // Use wrong tag + bytes32 wrongTag = keccak256("wrong.tag"); + + vm.expectRevert("Tag mismatch"); + capabilityToken.validateToken(token, wrongTag); + } + + function testMerkleProofValidation() public { + bytes32[] memory proof = new bytes32[](3); + proof[0] = keccak256("sibling1"); + proof[1] = keccak256("sibling2"); + proof[2] = keccak256("sibling3"); + + ICapabilityOwnership.MerkleProof memory merkleProof = + ICapabilityOwnership.MerkleProof({ + proof: proof, + leafIndex: 5, + leaf: keccak256("capability.hash") + }); + + ownershipManager.commitCapability( + keccak256("capability.hash"), + merkleProof + ); + + assert(ownershipManager.proveOwnership( + msg.sender, + keccak256("capability.hash"), + merkleProof + )); + } + + function testReentrancyProtection() public { + // Setup malicious contract + MaliciousReentrant attacker = new MaliciousReentrant(); + + vm.expectRevert("ReentrancyGuard: reentrant call"); + attacker.attemptReentrantAttack(); + } + + function testPolicyVersionMismatch() public { + bytes32 capId = setupCapabilityWithPolicy(1); + + // Issue token with different policy version + ICapabilityToken.PolicyContext memory wrongPolicy = + ICapabilityToken.PolicyContext({ + policyId: keccak256("test.policy"), + version: 2, // Different version + witnessVector: keccak256("witness"), + additionalData: "" + }); + + vm.expectRevert("Policy version mismatch"); + capabilityToken.issueToken( + capId, + wrongPolicy, + msg.sender, + block.number + 100 + ); + } +} +``` + +### Integration Tests + +```solidity +contract CapabilityIntegrationTest { + function testEndToEndCapabilityFlow() public { + // 1. Register authority + address authority = makeAddr("authority"); + bytes32 pubKey = keccak256("authority.pubkey"); + bytes32[] memory policies = new bytes32[](1); + policies[0] = keccak256("test.policy"); + + registry.registerAuthority(authority, pubKey, policies); + + // 2. Register capability + bytes32 capId = keccak256("integration.test"); + registry.registerCapability( + capId, + block.chainid, + address(this), + this.protectedFunction.selector, + 1 + ); + + // 3. Setup policy enforcement + pep.registerPolicy( + keccak256("test.policy"), + 1, + keccak256("constraint.root"), + address(mockPolicyImpl) + ); + + // 4. Issue token through PEP + vm.prank(authority); + ICapabilityToken.CapabilityToken memory token = + issueTokenThroughPEP(capId); + + // 5. Execute protected function + bytes memory tokenData = abi.encode(token); + this.protectedFunction{value: 0}(tokenData); + + // Verify token was consumed + vm.expectRevert("Token already consumed"); + this.protectedFunction{value: 0}(tokenData); + } + + function protectedFunction(bytes calldata tokenData) + external + onlyWithCapability(keccak256("integration.test"), tokenData) + { + // Protected operation + emit FunctionExecuted(msg.sender); + } +} +``` + +## Implementation + +### Reference Implementation + +The framework provides a complete reference implementation using OpenZeppelin contracts as foundations: + +```solidity +// SPDX-License-Identifier: MIT +pragma solidity ^0.8.24; + +import "@openzeppelin/contracts-upgradeable/proxy/utils/Initializable.sol"; +import "@openzeppelin/contracts-upgradeable/access/AccessControlUpgradeable.sol"; +import "@openzeppelin/contracts-upgradeable/utils/ReentrancyGuardUpgradeable.sol"; +import "@openzeppelin/contracts-upgradeable/utils/PausableUpgradeable.sol"; + +contract CapabilityRegistry is + Initializable, + AccessControlUpgradeable, + ReentrancyGuardUpgradeable, + PausableUpgradeable, + ICapabilityRegistry +{ + bytes32 public constant CAPABILITY_ADMIN_ROLE = keccak256("CAPABILITY_ADMIN_ROLE"); + bytes32 public constant AUTHORITY_ADMIN_ROLE = keccak256("AUTHORITY_ADMIN_ROLE"); + + mapping(bytes32 => CapabilityPointer) private capabilities; + mapping(address => Authority) private authorities; + mapping(bytes32 => bool) private revokedCapabilities; + + function initialize(address admin) public initializer { + __AccessControl_init(); + __ReentrancyGuard_init(); + __Pausable_init(); + + _grantRole(DEFAULT_ADMIN_ROLE, admin); + _grantRole(CAPABILITY_ADMIN_ROLE, admin); + _grantRole(AUTHORITY_ADMIN_ROLE, admin); + } + + function registerCapability( + bytes32 capabilityId, + uint256 chainId, + address contractAddress, + bytes4 functionSelector, + uint256 policyVersion + ) + external + override + onlyRole(CAPABILITY_ADMIN_ROLE) + nonReentrant + whenNotPaused + { + require(chainId != 0, "Invalid chain ID"); + require(contractAddress != address(0), "Invalid contract address"); + require(!capabilities[capabilityId].active, "Capability already exists"); + + capabilities[capabilityId] = CapabilityPointer({ + id: capabilityId, + chainId: chainId, + contractAddress: contractAddress, + functionSelector: functionSelector, + policyVersion: policyVersion, + active: true + }); + + emit CapabilityRegistered( + capabilityId, + chainId, + contractAddress, + functionSelector + ); + } + + function registerAuthority( + address authority, + bytes32 publicKey, + bytes32[] calldata authorizedPolicies + ) + external + override + onlyRole(AUTHORITY_ADMIN_ROLE) + nonReentrant + whenNotPaused + { + require(authority != address(0), "Invalid authority address"); + require(publicKey != bytes32(0), "Invalid public key"); + require(!authorities[authority].active, "Authority already registered"); + + authorities[authority].authorityAddress = authority; + authorities[authority].publicKey = publicKey; + authorities[authority].registrationBlock = block.number; + authorities[authority].active = true; + + for (uint i = 0; i < authorizedPolicies.length; i++) { + authorities[authority].authorizedPolicies[authorizedPolicies[i]] = true; + } + + emit AuthorityRegistered(authority, publicKey); + } + + function revokeCapability(bytes32 capabilityId) + external + override + onlyRole(CAPABILITY_ADMIN_ROLE) + nonReentrant + { + require(capabilities[capabilityId].active, "Capability not active"); + + capabilities[capabilityId].active = false; + revokedCapabilities[capabilityId] = true; + + emit CapabilityRevoked(capabilityId, msg.sender); + } +} +``` + +### Deployment Guide + +1. **Deploy Core Contracts**: Deploy registry, token manager, PEP, ownership manager, and revocation manager +2. **Configure Proxy**: Use OpenZeppelin's TransparentUpgradeableProxy for upgradeability[31] +3. **Initialize Framework**: Set up initial authorities and policies +4. **Register Capabilities**: Add protected functions to the registry +5. **Deploy Client Libraries**: Provide JavaScript/TypeScript libraries for local-first integration + +### Gas Optimization + +The framework employs several gas optimization strategies: + +- **Transient Storage**: Reduces costs by 80-90% for temporary data[21][22] +- **Batch Operations**: Group multiple capability operations +- **Merkle Proof Caching**: Cache frequently used proofs +- **Assembly Optimizations**: Direct storage access where safe + +## Security Considerations + +### Threat Model + +The framework addresses multiple attack vectors identified in smart contract security research[18][1][19]: + +**Capability Token Forge Attacks**: Prevented through cryptographic signatures and authority validation. All tokens include unforgeable signatures from registered authorities. + +**Replay Attacks**: Mitigated by single-use nonces and expiration blocks. Each token can only be used once within its validity period. + +**Authority Compromise**: Limited through policy constraints and revocation mechanisms. Even compromised authorities cannot issue tokens outside their authorized policies. + +**Tag Manipulation**: The cryptographic tag system ensures integrity by requiring exact policy and version matching between token issuance and consumption. + +### Access Control Security + +The framework implements **multi-layered access control**[4][24]: + +1. **Role-Based Access Control**: Administrative functions protected by OpenZeppelin AccessControl +2. **Capability-Based Access**: Function calls protected by capability tokens +3. **Policy Enforcement**: Additional constraints through PEP validation +4. **Revocation Authority**: Emergency revocation through designated super-functions + +### Cryptographic Security + +**Signature Verification**: All capability tokens include ECDSA signatures from registered authorities, preventing unauthorized token creation. + +**Zero-Knowledge Integration**: The framework supports **ZK-proof integration** for privacy-preserving authorization[10][11][12]. Policy enforcement points can validate proofs without revealing sensitive data. + +**Merkle Tree Integrity**: Capability ownership uses **incremental Merkle trees** with cryptographic commitments, ensuring tamper-proof ownership records[25][26][28]. + +### Implementation Security + +**Reentrancy Protection**: All state-changing functions use OpenZeppelin's ReentrancyGuard to prevent reentrancy attacks[4]. + +**Integer Overflow Protection**: Solidity 0.8+ built-in overflow protection prevents arithmetic vulnerabilities. + +**Emergency Pause**: Critical functions can be paused in emergency situations using Pausable pattern. + +### Privacy Considerations + +The framework supports **local-first architectures** where sensitive data remains client-side[16][14][17]. Only cryptographic commitments are stored on-chain, preserving user privacy while enabling verification. + +**Session Key Security**: Session keys are temporary and scope-limited, reducing exposure of primary keys[33][34][35]. 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Available at: https://www.quicknode.com/guides/ethereum-development/smart-contracts/an-introduction-to-upgradeable-smart-contracts From 5a1dab9dd521431489c2520852742634a272ef96 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Taras Woronjanski <77963837+FeurJak@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2025 04:48:34 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 2/8] Update erc-7965.md --- ERCS/erc-7965.md | 164 +++++++++-------------------------------------- 1 file changed, 32 insertions(+), 132 deletions(-) diff --git a/ERCS/erc-7965.md b/ERCS/erc-7965.md index 600f2ff5a26..954b9872635 100644 --- a/ERCS/erc-7965.md +++ b/ERCS/erc-7965.md @@ -16,33 +16,33 @@ This ERC proposes a comprehensive capability-based security framework for smart ## Motivation -Smart contract security has emerged as a critical concern in the blockchain ecosystem, with **access control vulnerabilities representing the largest category of losses at $953.2M** according to recent analysis[1]. The current security paradigm relies heavily on traditional access control lists and owner-based permissions, which suffer from the **ambient authority problem** and **confused deputy vulnerabilities**[2][3] and also stagnates the development of a compliant privacy-preserving system. +Smart contract security has emerged as a critical concern in the blockchain ecosystem, with **access control vulnerabilities representing the largest category of losses**. The current security paradigm relies heavily on traditional access control lists and owner-based permissions, which suffer from the **ambient authority problem** and **confused deputy vulnerabilities**. ### The Need for Zero-Trust in Smart Contracts -Traditional smart contract security models assume trust within network perimeters and rely on simple owner-operator patterns[4][5]. However, as **DeFi protocols have suffered $3.8 billion in losses** due to security vulnerabilities[6], there is an urgent need for more robust security frameworks that assume **"never trust, always verify"** principles[7][8]. +Traditional smart contract security models assume trust within network perimeters and rely on simple owner-operator patterns. However, as **DeFi protocols have suffered $3.8 billion in losses** due to security vulnerabilities, there is an urgent need for more robust security frameworks that assume **"never trust, always verify"** principles. Zero-trust security models offer several advantages for smart contract systems: -1. **Elimination of Ambient Authority**: Unlike traditional access control systems, capability-based security ensures that **"the capability is an unforgeable token of authority"** that directly designates resources and authorizes access[2][9]. +1. **Elimination of Ambient Authority**: Unlike traditional access control systems, capability-based security ensures that **"the capability is an unforgeable token of authority"** that directly designates resources and authorizes access. -2. **Principle of Least Privilege**: Each capability token grants only the minimum necessary permissions for specific operations, reducing the attack surface significantly[7]. +2. **Principle of Least Privilege**: Each capability token grants only the minimum necessary permissions for specific operations, reducing the attack surface significantly. -3. **Cryptographic Verifiability**: Capability tokens can incorporate **zero-knowledge proofs** to enable verification without revealing sensitive information[10][11][12]. +3. **Cryptographic Verifiability**: Capability tokens can incorporate **zero-knowledge proofs** to enable verification without revealing sensitive information. -4. **Decentralized Authorization**: The framework pushes **"security to the edge"** by decentralizing access control decisions away from centralized systems[2]. +4. **Decentralized Authorization**: The framework pushes **"security to the edge"** by decentralizing access control decisions away from centralized systems. ### Benefits of Capability-Based Smart Contract Security A well-established capability-based security framework provides multiple security enhancements: -**Enhanced Security through Cryptographic Proofs**: Integration with zero-knowledge proof systems allows for **privacy-preserving authentication** where users can prove authorization without revealing sensitive data[10][13]. This is particularly valuable for applications requiring **compliance verification** without data disclosure. +**Enhanced Security through Cryptographic Proofs**: Integration with zero-knowledge proof systems allows for **privacy-preserving authentication** where users can prove authorization without revealing sensitive data. This is particularly valuable for applications requiring **compliance verification** without data disclosure. -**Local-First Architecture Support**: The framework accommodates **local-first development paradigms** where **"data and code are kept on your device first"**[14][15]. This approach provides better user experience through reduced network dependencies while maintaining security through cryptographic commitments[16][17]. +**Local-First Architecture Support**: The framework accommodates **local-first development paradigms** where **"data and code are kept on your device first"**. This approach provides better user experience through reduced network dependencies while maintaining security through cryptographic commitments. -**Reduced Attack Vectors**: By implementing **single-use capability tokens** and **policy enforcement points**, the framework eliminates many common smart contract vulnerabilities including reentrancy attacks, access control bypasses, and privilege escalation[18][19]. +**Reduced Attack Vectors**: By implementing **single-use capability tokens** and **policy enforcement points**, the framework eliminates many common smart contract vulnerabilities including reentrancy attacks, access control bypasses, and privilege escalation. -**Improved Auditability**: Policy-based constraint systems provide **transparent and verifiable access control mechanisms** that can be audited both on-chain and off-chain[8][20]. +**Improved Auditability**: Policy-based constraint systems provide **transparent and verifiable access control mechanisms** that can be audited both on-chain and off-chain. The proposed framework addresses critical gaps in current smart contract security by providing a standardized, extensible, and thoroughly tested capability-based security infrastructure that can be adopted across the Ethereum ecosystem. @@ -330,7 +330,7 @@ interface IRevocationManager { ### Transient Storage Integration -The framework utilizes **EIP-1153 transient storage** for gas-efficient temporary data management[21][22][23]: +The framework utilizes **EIP-1153 transient storage** for gas-efficient temporary data management: ```solidity library TransientCapabilityStorage { @@ -432,26 +432,26 @@ modifier onlyWithCapability(bytes32 capabilityPointer, bytes calldata tokenData) ### Design Philosophy -The framework adopts established security principles from capability-based systems research while leveraging proven Ethereum standards[9][20]. The design prioritizes: +The framework adopts established security principles from capability-based systems research while leveraging proven Ethereum standards. The design prioritizes: 1. **Minimized Attack Surface**: Single-use tokens eliminate token replay attacks 2. **Cryptographic Integrity**: All operations are cryptographically verifiable 3. **Policy Flexibility**: Pluggable policy enforcement allows diverse authorization schemes -4. **Developer Familiarity**: Built on OpenZeppelin foundations with standard patterns[4][24][5] +4. **Developer Familiarity**: Built on OpenZeppelin foundations with standard patterns ### Architectural Decisions -**Capability Pointers**: The use of cryptographic identifiers for functions provides secure indirection while maintaining efficiency. This approach is inspired by traditional capability systems but adapted for the blockchain context[2][3]. +**Capability Pointers**: The use of cryptographic identifiers for functions provides secure indirection while maintaining efficiency. This approach is inspired by traditional capability systems but adapted for the blockchain context. -**Transient Storage Usage**: **EIP-1153 transient storage** reduces gas costs for temporary validation data by up to 90% compared to permanent storage[21][22]. This is particularly beneficial for high-frequency capability validations. +**Transient Storage Usage**: **EIP-1153 transient storage** reduces gas costs for temporary validation data by up to 90% compared to permanent storage. This is particularly beneficial for high-frequency capability validations. -**Merkle Tree Commitments**: **Incremental Merkle trees** provide efficient capability ownership proofs with logarithmic verification complexity[25][26][27]. The lean tree structure minimizes on-chain storage while supporting local-first architectures[28][29]. +**Merkle Tree Commitments**: **Incremental Merkle trees** provide efficient capability ownership proofs with logarithmic verification complexity. The lean tree structure minimizes on-chain storage while supporting local-first architectures. -**Policy Enforcement Points**: Separating policy logic from capability validation allows for flexible constraint systems while maintaining security guarantees[8][20]. +**Policy Enforcement Points**: Separating policy logic from capability validation allows for flexible constraint systems while maintaining security guarantees. ### Upgradeability Strategy -The framework utilizes the **transparent proxy pattern** from OpenZeppelin to enable secure upgrades while preserving state[30][31][32]. Critical security parameters are protected through **AccessControl** modifiers and time-locked governance mechanisms[4][24]. +The framework utilizes the **transparent proxy pattern** to enable secure upgrades while preserving state. Critical security parameters are protected through **AccessControl** modifiers and time-locked governance mechanisms. ## Backwards Compatibility @@ -460,7 +460,7 @@ The framework is designed for forward compatibility with existing smart contract 1. **Non-intrusive Integration**: Existing contracts can adopt capability-based security incrementally 2. **Standard Compliance**: All interfaces follow ERC conventions and are compatible with existing tooling 3. **Gradual Migration**: Legacy access control can coexist with capability-based security during transition periods -4. **EIP-1967 Compatibility**: Proxy implementations follow established upgrade patterns[31] +4. **EIP-1967 Compatibility**: Proxy implementations follow established upgrade patterns No backwards compatibility issues are introduced as the framework operates as an additional security layer rather than replacing existing functionality. @@ -809,7 +809,7 @@ contract CapabilityRegistry is ### Deployment Guide 1. **Deploy Core Contracts**: Deploy registry, token manager, PEP, ownership manager, and revocation manager -2. **Configure Proxy**: Use OpenZeppelin's TransparentUpgradeableProxy for upgradeability[31] +2. **Configure Proxy**: Use OpenZeppelin's TransparentUpgradeableProxy for upgradeability 3. **Initialize Framework**: Set up initial authorities and policies 4. **Register Capabilities**: Add protected functions to the registry 5. **Deploy Client Libraries**: Provide JavaScript/TypeScript libraries for local-first integration @@ -818,7 +818,7 @@ contract CapabilityRegistry is The framework employs several gas optimization strategies: -- **Transient Storage**: Reduces costs by 80-90% for temporary data[21][22] +- **Transient Storage**: Reduces costs by 80-90% for temporary data - **Batch Operations**: Group multiple capability operations - **Merkle Proof Caching**: Cache frequently used proofs - **Assembly Optimizations**: Direct storage access where safe @@ -827,7 +827,7 @@ The framework employs several gas optimization strategies: ### Threat Model -The framework addresses multiple attack vectors identified in smart contract security research[18][1][19]: +The framework addresses multiple attack vectors identified in smart contract security research: **Capability Token Forge Attacks**: Prevented through cryptographic signatures and authority validation. All tokens include unforgeable signatures from registered authorities. @@ -839,7 +839,7 @@ The framework addresses multiple attack vectors identified in smart contract sec ### Access Control Security -The framework implements **multi-layered access control**[4][24]: +The framework implements **multi-layered access control**: 1. **Role-Based Access Control**: Administrative functions protected by OpenZeppelin AccessControl 2. **Capability-Based Access**: Function calls protected by capability tokens @@ -848,15 +848,15 @@ The framework implements **multi-layered access control**[4][24]: ### Cryptographic Security -**Signature Verification**: All capability tokens include ECDSA signatures from registered authorities, preventing unauthorized token creation. +**Signature Verification**: All capability tokens include signatures (e.g. ECDSA) from registered authorities, preventing unauthorized token creation. -**Zero-Knowledge Integration**: The framework supports **ZK-proof integration** for privacy-preserving authorization[10][11][12]. Policy enforcement points can validate proofs without revealing sensitive data. +**Zero-Knowledge Integration**: The framework supports **ZK-proof integration** for privacy-preserving authorization. Policy enforcement points can validate proofs without revealing sensitive data. -**Merkle Tree Integrity**: Capability ownership uses **incremental Merkle trees** with cryptographic commitments, ensuring tamper-proof ownership records[25][26][28]. +**Merkle Tree Integrity**: Capability ownership uses **incremental Merkle trees** with cryptographic commitments, ensuring tamper-proof ownership records. ### Implementation Security -**Reentrancy Protection**: All state-changing functions use OpenZeppelin's ReentrancyGuard to prevent reentrancy attacks[4]. +**Reentrancy Protection**: All state-changing functions use OpenZeppelin's ReentrancyGuard to prevent reentrancy attacks. **Integer Overflow Protection**: Solidity 0.8+ built-in overflow protection prevents arithmetic vulnerabilities. @@ -864,9 +864,9 @@ The framework implements **multi-layered access control**[4][24]: ### Privacy Considerations -The framework supports **local-first architectures** where sensitive data remains client-side[16][14][17]. Only cryptographic commitments are stored on-chain, preserving user privacy while enabling verification. +The framework supports **local-first architectures** where sensitive data remains client-side. Only cryptographic commitments are stored on-chain, preserving user privacy while enabling verification. -**Session Key Security**: Session keys are temporary and scope-limited, reducing exposure of primary keys[33][34][35]. Compromised session keys cannot access the full account. +**Session Key Security**: Session keys are temporary and scope-limited, reducing exposure of primary keys. 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Available at: https://www.quicknode.com/guides/ethereum-development/smart-contracts/an-introduction-to-upgradeable-smart-contracts +The framework follows **EthTrust Security Levels** specifications for comprehensive security certification. + +Sources From df3771c16b22ccf90930d1b5cb83acc1d390fc10 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Taras Woronjanski <77963837+FeurJak@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2025 04:49:33 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 3/8] Update erc-7965.md --- ERCS/erc-7965.md | 4 +--- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/ERCS/erc-7965.md b/ERCS/erc-7965.md index 954b9872635..c8bc2e74745 100644 --- a/ERCS/erc-7965.md +++ b/ERCS/erc-7965.md @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Smart contract security has emerged as a critical concern in the blockchain ecos ### The Need for Zero-Trust in Smart Contracts -Traditional smart contract security models assume trust within network perimeters and rely on simple owner-operator patterns. However, as **DeFi protocols have suffered $3.8 billion in losses** due to security vulnerabilities, there is an urgent need for more robust security frameworks that assume **"never trust, always verify"** principles. +Traditional smart contract security models assume trust within network perimeters and rely on simple owner-operator patterns. However, as **DeFi protocols have suffered huge losses** due to security vulnerabilities, there is an urgent need for more robust security frameworks that assume **"never trust, always verify"** principles. Zero-trust security models offer several advantages for smart contract systems: @@ -878,5 +878,3 @@ Before production deployment, the framework requires: 4. **Gradual Rollout**: Phased deployment with limited exposure The framework follows **EthTrust Security Levels** specifications for comprehensive security certification. - -Sources From 92140f691b201df60dd7e8805bf5da1180733a46 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Taras Woronjanski <77963837+FeurJak@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2025 04:56:10 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 4/8] Update erc-7965.md --- ERCS/erc-7965.md | 9 +++++++-- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/ERCS/erc-7965.md b/ERCS/erc-7965.md index c8bc2e74745..5ee14414569 100644 --- a/ERCS/erc-7965.md +++ b/ERCS/erc-7965.md @@ -1,7 +1,8 @@ --- -title: Capability-Based Security Framework for Smart Contracts +eip: 7965 +title: A Capability-Based Security Framework description: A zero-trust security framework implementing capability-based access control with policy enforcement and local-first architecture support -author: Taras Woronjanski +author: Taras Woronjanski , FeurJak discussions-to: https://ethereum-magicians.org/t/new-erc-capability-based-security-framework-for-smart-contracts/24742 status: Draft type: Standards Track @@ -878,3 +879,7 @@ Before production deployment, the framework requires: 4. **Gradual Rollout**: Phased deployment with limited exposure The framework follows **EthTrust Security Levels** specifications for comprehensive security certification. + +## Copyright + +Copyright and related rights waived via [CC0](../LICENSE.md). From ada4c106c23c77f1c36bd7a2b4d1916cbf5cf212 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Taras Woronjanski <77963837+FeurJak@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2025 05:01:30 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 5/8] Update erc-7965.md --- ERCS/erc-7965.md | 11 ++++------- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/ERCS/erc-7965.md b/ERCS/erc-7965.md index 5ee14414569..36b11d2067f 100644 --- a/ERCS/erc-7965.md +++ b/ERCS/erc-7965.md @@ -331,7 +331,7 @@ interface IRevocationManager { ### Transient Storage Integration -The framework utilizes **EIP-1153 transient storage** for gas-efficient temporary data management: +The framework utilizes **[EIP-1153](https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-1153) transient storage** for gas-efficient temporary data management: ```solidity library TransientCapabilityStorage { @@ -444,7 +444,7 @@ The framework adopts established security principles from capability-based syste **Capability Pointers**: The use of cryptographic identifiers for functions provides secure indirection while maintaining efficiency. This approach is inspired by traditional capability systems but adapted for the blockchain context. -**Transient Storage Usage**: **EIP-1153 transient storage** reduces gas costs for temporary validation data by up to 90% compared to permanent storage. This is particularly beneficial for high-frequency capability validations. +**Transient Storage Usage**: **[EIP-1153](https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-1153) transient storage** reduces gas costs for temporary validation data by up to 90% compared to permanent storage. This is particularly beneficial for high-frequency capability validations. **Merkle Tree Commitments**: **Incremental Merkle trees** provide efficient capability ownership proofs with logarithmic verification complexity. The lean tree structure minimizes on-chain storage while supporting local-first architectures. @@ -461,7 +461,7 @@ The framework is designed for forward compatibility with existing smart contract 1. **Non-intrusive Integration**: Existing contracts can adopt capability-based security incrementally 2. **Standard Compliance**: All interfaces follow ERC conventions and are compatible with existing tooling 3. **Gradual Migration**: Legacy access control can coexist with capability-based security during transition periods -4. **EIP-1967 Compatibility**: Proxy implementations follow established upgrade patterns +4. **[EIP-1967](https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-1967) Compatibility**: Proxy implementations follow established upgrade patterns No backwards compatibility issues are introduced as the framework operates as an additional security layer rather than replacing existing functionality. @@ -690,10 +690,7 @@ contract CapabilityIntegrationTest { } } ``` - -## Implementation - -### Reference Implementation +## Reference Implementation The framework provides a complete reference implementation using OpenZeppelin contracts as foundations: From c48f81329459a864405979a7fb361c2207de317e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Taras Woronjanski <77963837+FeurJak@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2025 05:04:34 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 6/8] Update erc-7965.md --- ERCS/erc-7965.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/ERCS/erc-7965.md b/ERCS/erc-7965.md index 36b11d2067f..f06016dbd24 100644 --- a/ERCS/erc-7965.md +++ b/ERCS/erc-7965.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ eip: 7965 title: A Capability-Based Security Framework description: A zero-trust security framework implementing capability-based access control with policy enforcement and local-first architecture support -author: Taras Woronjanski , FeurJak +author: Taras Woronjanski (@FeurJak) discussions-to: https://ethereum-magicians.org/t/new-erc-capability-based-security-framework-for-smart-contracts/24742 status: Draft type: Standards Track @@ -331,7 +331,7 @@ interface IRevocationManager { ### Transient Storage Integration -The framework utilizes **[EIP-1153](https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-1153) transient storage** for gas-efficient temporary data management: +The framework utilizes **[EIP-1153](eip-1153) transient storage** for gas-efficient temporary data management: ```solidity library TransientCapabilityStorage { @@ -444,7 +444,7 @@ The framework adopts established security principles from capability-based syste **Capability Pointers**: The use of cryptographic identifiers for functions provides secure indirection while maintaining efficiency. This approach is inspired by traditional capability systems but adapted for the blockchain context. -**Transient Storage Usage**: **[EIP-1153](https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-1153) transient storage** reduces gas costs for temporary validation data by up to 90% compared to permanent storage. This is particularly beneficial for high-frequency capability validations. +**Transient Storage Usage**: **[EIP-1153](eip-1153) transient storage** reduces gas costs for temporary validation data by up to 90% compared to permanent storage. This is particularly beneficial for high-frequency capability validations. **Merkle Tree Commitments**: **Incremental Merkle trees** provide efficient capability ownership proofs with logarithmic verification complexity. The lean tree structure minimizes on-chain storage while supporting local-first architectures. @@ -461,7 +461,7 @@ The framework is designed for forward compatibility with existing smart contract 1. **Non-intrusive Integration**: Existing contracts can adopt capability-based security incrementally 2. **Standard Compliance**: All interfaces follow ERC conventions and are compatible with existing tooling 3. **Gradual Migration**: Legacy access control can coexist with capability-based security during transition periods -4. **[EIP-1967](https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-1967) Compatibility**: Proxy implementations follow established upgrade patterns +4. **[EIP-1967](eip-1967) Compatibility**: Proxy implementations follow established upgrade patterns No backwards compatibility issues are introduced as the framework operates as an additional security layer rather than replacing existing functionality. From 2d2b7b9f1b365cdb56ec8548eabd947a0b73e2cd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Taras Woronjanski <77963837+FeurJak@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2025 05:15:48 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 7/8] Update erc-7965.md --- ERCS/erc-7965.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/ERCS/erc-7965.md b/ERCS/erc-7965.md index f06016dbd24..663523857ae 100644 --- a/ERCS/erc-7965.md +++ b/ERCS/erc-7965.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ eip: 7965 title: A Capability-Based Security Framework description: A zero-trust security framework implementing capability-based access control with policy enforcement and local-first architecture support -author: Taras Woronjanski (@FeurJak) +author: Taras Woronjanski (@FeurJak) discussions-to: https://ethereum-magicians.org/t/new-erc-capability-based-security-framework-for-smart-contracts/24742 status: Draft type: Standards Track From bdc5ef3ffb7aa7f4844564b928353ea72dc424ca Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sam Wilson <57262657+SamWilsn@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:07:35 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 8/8] Update and rename erc-7965.md to erc-7986.md --- ERCS/{erc-7965.md => erc-7986.md} | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) rename ERCS/{erc-7965.md => erc-7986.md} (99%) diff --git a/ERCS/erc-7965.md b/ERCS/erc-7986.md similarity index 99% rename from ERCS/erc-7965.md rename to ERCS/erc-7986.md index 663523857ae..d7938790eda 100644 --- a/ERCS/erc-7965.md +++ b/ERCS/erc-7986.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -eip: 7965 +eip: 7986 title: A Capability-Based Security Framework description: A zero-trust security framework implementing capability-based access control with policy enforcement and local-first architecture support author: Taras Woronjanski (@FeurJak)