Deployment Scripts via Forge & Contract docs

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contracts/README.md

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+# Timeboost Smart Contracts
+
+This directory contains the smart contracts that power the decentralized Timeboost protocol. These contracts run on Ethereum-compatible blockchains and provide the foundation for secure, decentralized time synchronization.
+
+## Background
+Smart contracts are executable code, deployed on blockchains that 
+can be read from / written to anyone with an internet connection. 
+Transaction data and smart contract storage is public and can be 
+accessed in blockchain explorers. In decentralized Timeboost, 
+smart contracts are used to allow anyone to interact with various 
+of the protocol. This readme is directed at developers who are 
+contributing to or making use of this decentralized timeboost 
+implementation. 
+
+## What Are These Contracts For?
+
+Timeboost needs a way to coordinate cryptographic keys and committee members across a decentralized network. These smart contracts provide:
+
+- **Key Management**: Store and manage public keys for the protocol
+- **Committee Coordination**: Track which nodes are part of the consensus committee
+- **Access Control**: Ensure only authorized parties can update critical protocol parameters
+- **Transparency**: All changes are recorded on-chain for public verification
+
+These contracts act as the "coordination layer" that allows the Timeboost network to operate without a central authority.
+
+## Handling Upgradeability
+
+### The Upgrade Problem
+Once deployed, smart contracts can't be changed. To solve this, we use a proxy solution that performs functionally as upgradeable contracts. 
+
+### The Proxy Solution
+We use a "proxy pattern" that works like this:
+
+1. **Users always interact with the proxy** - This address never changes
+2. **The proxy points to an implementation** - This can be updated
+3. **When you upgrade** - Just point the proxy to a new implementation
+4. **All data stays safe** - Storage is preserved across upgrades
+
+Think of it like changing the engine in a car - the car (proxy) stays the same, but you can swap out the engine (implementation) for a better one.
+
+### Our Architecture
+```
+User → Proxy Contract → Implementation Contract
+                    ↓
+                Storage (persistent)
+```
+
+## The Contracts
+
+### KeyManager - The Main Contract
+
+**What it stores:**
+- **Encryption keys** - The cryptographic keys used by the protocol
+- **Committee members** - Who's currently in the consensus committee
+- **Manager address** - Who can update the contract
+
+**What it does:**
+- **Sets committees** - Updates which nodes are part of the network
+- **Manages keys** - Stores the threshold encryption key
+- **Controls access** - Only the manager can make changes
+- **Logs everything** - All changes are recorded as events
+
+**Key functions:**
+- `setNextCommittee()` - Add a new committee with future members
+- `currentCommitteeId()` - Find which committee is active right now
+- `getCommitteeById()` - Get details about a specific committee
+- `setThresholdEncryptionKey()` - Set the encryption key for the protocol
+
+### ERC1967Proxy - The Upgrade Mechanism
+This is the "shell" that makes upgrades possible:
+
+- **Never changes** - Users always interact with this address
+- **Delegates calls** - Forwards requests to the current implementation
+- **Preserves data** - All storage survives upgrades
+- **SecOps Precautions** - it's important to call the initialize methods during deploys and upgrades so that those transactions aren't front-run
+
+## Getting Started
+
+### Prerequisites
+- **Foundry** - For building and testing contracts
+
+### Building the Contracts
+```bash
+# Build all contracts
+just build-contracts
+
+# Or use forge directly
+forge build
+```
+
+### Testing
+```bash
+# Run all tests
+just test-contracts
+
+# Run with detailed output
+forge test -vvv
+
+# Run specific test
+forge test --match-test test_setThresholdEncryptionKey
+```
+
+### Integration Testing
+For testing contract interactions from Rust code, see the [timeboost-contract README](../timeboost-contract/README.md).
+
+## Deployment
+You can deploy a local anvil network (as done in the test), a fork of a real network, a testnet network (e.g. Ethereum Sepolia) or a mainnet (e.g. Ethereum Mainnet).
+
+### Quick Start (Local Testing)
+```bash
+# 1. Start a local blockchain
+anvil
+
+# 2. Deploy the contracts
+cp env.example .env
+# Edit .env with your values
+./script/deploy.sh
+```
+
+**📋 For detailed deployment instructions, see the [deployment script README](script/README.md)**
+
+## Security
+
+### Current Status
+- **ERC1967Proxy** - Audited by OpenZeppelin, widely used
+- **KeyManager** - Not yet audited (audit planned)
+
+### Security Considerations
+- **Manager privileges** - The manager can update committees and keys
+- **Upgrade authority** - Only the contract owner can upgrade
+- **Committee validation** - Contracts validate committee transitions
+- **Event logging** - All changes are logged onchain for transparency
+
+### Best Practices
+- **Use multisig wallets** - Don't use single-key wallets for manager/owner
+- **Test thoroughly** - Always test on testnets first
+- **Monitor events** - Watch for unexpected contract changes
+- **Keep keys secure** - Store private keys and mnemonics safely
+
+## Getting Help
+- Check the [deployment script README](script/README.md) for deployment issues
+- Review the [timeboost-contract README](../timeboost-contract/README.md) for integration questions

contracts/env.example

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+# Timeboost Contract Deployment Configuration
+# Copy this file to .env and fill in your actual values
+# DO NOT commit .env files to version control
+
+# Manager address for the KeyManager contract
+# This should be the address that will manage the KeyManager contract
+# Typically a multisig wallet or governance contract address
+# Example: MANAGER_ADDRESS=0x1234567890123456789012345678901234567890
+MANAGER_ADDRESS=
+
+# RPC endpoint for the target network
+# For local development: http://localhost:8545 (Anvil)
+# For testnets: https://eth-sepolia.g.alchemy.com/v2/YOUR_KEY
+# For mainnet: https://eth-mainnet.g.alchemy.com/v2/YOUR_KEY
+RPC_URL=
+
+# Deployment Account Mnemonic and account index
+# Your 12 or 24 word BIP39 mnemonic phrase for the deployment account
+# This account must have enough ETH to pay for gas fees
+# Example: MNEMONIC="abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon about"
+MNEMONIC=
+
+# Which account to use from the mnemonic (0 = first account, 1 = second, etc.)
+# Example: ACCOUNT_INDEX=0
+ACCOUNT_INDEX=
+
+# Etherscan API key for contract verification (optional)
+# Get one at: https://etherscan.io/apis
+# This is used to verify your contracts on Etherscan after deployment
+# Example: ETHERSCAN_API_KEY=YourApiKeyToken
+ETHERSCAN_API_KEY=

contracts/script/DeployKeyManager.s.sol

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+// SPDX-License-Identifier: UNLICENSED
+pragma solidity ^0.8.13;
+
+import {Script, console} from "forge-std/Script.sol";
+import {KeyManager} from "../src/KeyManager.sol";
+import {ERC1967Proxy} from "@openzeppelin/contracts/proxy/ERC1967/ERC1967Proxy.sol";
+
+/// @title DeployKeyManager
+/// @notice Simple script to deploy KeyManager implementation and proxy, then initialize
+contract DeployKeyManager is Script {
+    function run() external returns (address, address) {
+        // Get the manager address from environment variable or use sender as fallback
+        address manager = vm.envOr("MANAGER_ADDRESS", msg.sender);
+
+        vm.startBroadcast();
+
+        // Deploy the KeyManager implementation
+        KeyManager implementation = new KeyManager();
+        console.log("KeyManager implementation deployed at:", address(implementation));
+
+        // Prepare initialization data
+        bytes memory initData = abi.encodeWithSelector(KeyManager.initialize.selector, manager);
+
+        // Deploy the proxy and initialize it
+        ERC1967Proxy proxy = new ERC1967Proxy(address(implementation), initData);
+        console.log("ERC1967Proxy deployed at:", address(proxy));
+
+        // Verify initialization
+        KeyManager proxyContract = KeyManager(address(proxy));
+        require(proxyContract.manager() == manager, "Manager not set correctly");
+
+        console.log("Deployment successful!");
+        console.log("Implementation:", address(implementation));
+        console.log("Proxy:", address(proxy));
+        console.log("Manager:", manager);
+
+        vm.stopBroadcast();
+
+        return (address(proxy), address(implementation));
+    }
+}

contracts/script/README.md

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+# Deploy KeyManager Contract
+
+This script deploys the KeyManager contract to any Ethereum network.
+
+## Quick Start
+
+1. **Set up your environment:**
+   ```bash
+   cp env.example .env
+   # Edit .env with your values
+   ```
+
+2. **Start a local blockchain (if testing locally):**
+   ```bash
+   anvil
+   ```
+
+3. **Deploy:**
+   ```bash
+   ./script/deploy.sh
+   ```
+
+That's it! The script will deploy your contract and show you the addresses.
+
+## What You Need
+
+- **Manager Address**: Who will manage the contract (usually a multisig wallet)
+- **RPC URL**: Where to deploy (localhost for testing, or a real network)
+- **Mnemonic**: Your wallet phrase (optional for local testing)
+
+## How It Works
+
+The script deploys two contracts:
+1. **KeyManager** - The actual contract with your business logic
+2. **Proxy** - Points to the KeyManager, so you can upgrade it later
+
+The proxy gets initialized with your manager address, and that's it!
+
+## Configuration
+
+All settings go in your `.env` file:
+
+```bash
+# Required: Who manages the contract
+MANAGER_ADDRESS=0x1234567890123456789012345678901234567890
+
+# Optional: Where to deploy (defaults to localhost)
+RPC_URL=http://localhost:8545
+
+# Optional: Your wallet phrase (defaults to Anvil's test account)
+MNEMONIC="your twelve word mnemonic phrase here"
+ACCOUNT_INDEX=0
+```
+
+## How it works
+The deployment script:
+1. **Deploys** the KeyManager implementation contract
+2. **Creates** an ERC1967 proxy pointing to the implementation
+3. **Initializes** the proxy with your manager address
+4. **Verifies** the deployment was successful
+5. **Returns** both proxy and implementation addresses
+
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+**"Manager address not set"**
+- Make sure you have `MANAGER_ADDRESS=0x...` in your `.env` file
+
+**"Deployment failed"**
+- Check your RPC URL works
+- Make sure your wallet has enough ETH for gas
+- Verify your mnemonic is correct
+
+**Need help?**
+- Make sure Foundry is installed: `forge --version`
+- Check your `.env` file has all required values