1. THE VALUE TRANSFER IMPLEMENTATION
The CUBE.sol credentials contract implements core value transfer functionality through its token acquisition mechanism. The contract utilizes EIP-712 signature verification to process L3 token transfers in exchange for credential NFTs via mintCube(). The value transfer flow is managed through _processL3Payouts(), which handles the distribution of L3 tokens from users to the treasury and fee recipients. During mint, users must approve the contract to spend a specified amount of L3 tokens (data.price), which are then transferred using the transferFrom selector. The contract supports fee distribution through a basis points system, where _processL3Payouts() first allocates any referral amounts to specified recipients before transferring the remaining balance to the treasury address. All token transfers are verified with success checks to ensure proper value capture.
2. THE YIELD-BEARING STAKING IMPLEMENTATION
The staking contract implements yield distribution through a time-weighted rewards system with variable lockup periods. Rewards are distributed proportionally based on each staker's weight, which is determined by both their staked amount of L3 and chosen lockup period (12, 18, 24, or 36 months).
The reward calculation follows a rewardPerShare accumulator pattern. The rewardPerSecond rate is used to continuously accumulate rewards, which are then distributed proportionally based on each staker's weight relative to totalWeights. Weight multipliers range from 0.25x for unlocked stakes to 1x for 36-month lockups, creating an incentive structure that rewards longer-term staking commitments.
Rewards can either be claimed directly or automatically restaked to compound returns. The contract supports both the core reward distribution logic through getReward() as well as convenience functions getRewardAndStake() and getRewardAndIncreaseStake() for compounding.
3. THE STAKE-BASED Reward ACCESS IMPLEMENTATION
The CUBE credentials system implements access control through Factory.sol's quest reward distribution architecture. After users acquire CUBE credentials, the Factory contract regulates access to protocol features through distributeRewards(), which verifies staking requirements before allowing quest reward distribution.
The access control flow is coordinated between CUBE.sol and Factory.sol, where CUBE.sol emits the TokenReward event with reward parameters, which Factory.sol then uses to gate reward distribution based on staking verification.
Quest rewards are secured in Escrow.sol until staking conditions are met (facilitated by the staking contract: 0xB32a3055f6c148D82D84F44B4D04c1f8a6e6A35), supporting multiple token standards (ERC20, ERC721, ERC1155) through the TokenType enum interface.
4. THE GENERALIZED GOVERNANCE IMPLEMENTATION
The governance process implementation follows a structured three-stage system. In the Forum Stage, proposal creation requires a minimum of 3,000,000 L3 tokens, and proposals must undergo a 21-day discussion period on the Layer3 Governance Forum.
The Voting Stage leverages Tally's off-chain governance infrastructure for voting execution, where passage requires 33,000,000 "yes" votes during a 3-day voting period, followed by a 2-day timelock. Voting power is calculated proportionally, on-chain via the staking contract, based on the number of staked tokens. Finally, the Execution Stage involves Security Council review and execution, with the Council maintaining technical veto capability.