🏛️ System Architecture
System Architecture
MALGIST is designed as a modular, non-custodial DeFi execution system built on the Mantle Network. The architecture separates strategy logic, execution, and user funds to maximize flexibility and security.
High-Level Overview
At a high level, MALGIST consists of four main layers:
User Interface
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Execution Orchestrator
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Universal Vault
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Protocol Adapters → External DeFi ProtocolsEach layer has a single responsibility and can evolve independently.
Core Components
1. User Interface (Frontend)
Strategy browsing & selection
Risk disclosure and confirmation
Deposit, withdraw, and monitoring actions
The UI does not custody funds and only triggers on-chain transactions.
2. Universal Vault (On-Chain)
Single vault used by all strategies
Holds user funds non-custodially
Executes strategy instructions at runtime
The vault reads strategy configuration and routes funds accordingly.
3. Strategy Configuration
Defines:
Allocation percentages
Target protocols
Risk level metadata
Stored in a structured, verifiable format
Read-only during execution
Strategies do not directly move funds.
4. Protocol Adapters
Standardized adapter interface
One adapter per external protocol (e.g. lending, DEX)
Translates generic vault instructions into protocol-specific calls
This design allows:
Easy protocol addition
Isolated risk per integration
On-Chain vs Off-Chain Responsibilities
On-Chain
Fund custody and execution
Strategy enforcement
Allocation logic
Fee calculation and distribution
Full state transparency
Off-Chain
UI rendering
Analytics and visualization
Indexing and caching (read-only)
Optional AI or recommendation engines (future)
Off-chain systems cannot move user funds.
Design Principles
Non-custodial: Users always control their assets
Composable: Strategies and adapters are modular
Minimal trust: Execution is deterministic and on-chain
Upgradeable by design: New adapters and strategies can be added without redeploying the core vault
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