Riddlen Contracts Development Log

Phase 1: Foundation Development

September 27, 2025 - Initial Setup & RDLN Token Implementation

✅ Completed Tasks

  1. Project Structure Setup
    • Initialized Hardhat project with comprehensive configuration
    • Set up package.json with all necessary dependencies
    • Configured networks for Polygon, Sepolia, and Mumbai
    • Added gas reporting and contract size monitoring
  2. RDLN Token Contract Implementation
    • Built custom RDLN token implementing IRDLN interface
    • Full compliance with whitepaper v5.1 specifications
    • Integrated deflationary mechanics and progressive burn costs
    • Implemented allocation tracking (700M prize, 100M treasury, etc.)
  3. Security & Testing
    • Comprehensive test suite with 20 passing tests
    • OpenZeppelin v5 compatibility fixes
    • Access control with role-based permissions
    • Reentrancy protection and pausable functionality
  4. Documentation
    • Complete contract specification documentation
    • Deployment guide and configuration examples
    • Current deployed contract analysis
    • API reference and integration guides

🔧 Technical Achievements

RDLN Token Features:

Testing Results:

20 passing tests (2s)
- Deployment and initialization ✅
- Allocation minting with limits ✅
- Progressive burn mechanics ✅
- Access control and permissions ✅
- View functions and statistics ✅

Contract Size:

RDLN: 8.080 KiB deployed, 10.184 KiB initcode
Optimized for Polygon deployment

📋 Current Repository Structure

riddlen-contracts/
├── contracts/
│   ├── interfaces/
│   │   └── IRDLN.sol                 # RDLN interface definition
│   ├── token/
│   │   └── RDLN.sol                  # Main RDLN token contract
│   └── governance/
│       └── TreasuryDrip.sol          # Existing treasury automation
├── test/
│   └── RDLN.test.js                  # Comprehensive test suite
├── scripts/
│   └── deploy-rdln.js                # Deployment script
├── docs/
│   ├── DeployedContracts.md          # Current deployment tracking
│   ├── RDLN-Contract-Specification.md # Complete specs
│   └── DEVELOPMENT-LOG.md            # This file
├── package.json                      # Dependencies and scripts
└── hardhat.config.js                 # Network and compilation config

🔄 Git Status

Ready for commit:

🎯 Next Phase: RON Reputation System

Upcoming development:

  1. RON Soul-bound Token: Non-transferable reputation tracking
  2. Riddle NFT Contract: Randomized parameters and prize pools
  3. Question Management: Submission and validation system
  4. Prize Pool Management: Automated distribution system
  5. Airdrop Contracts: Community distribution mechanisms

💡 Key Insights

  1. Migration Strategy: New RDLN contract provides clean foundation for Riddlen ecosystem
  2. Deflationary Design: Progressive burn costs create sustainable tokenomics
  3. Modular Architecture: Interface-based design enables easy integration
  4. Security First: Comprehensive testing and role-based access control

🔗 Integration Points

Current Contract Address (Thirdweb):

New RDLN Contract:


Development Team Notes: