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Protocol domain knowledge - Lockup (vesting), Flow (streaming), Airdrops (merkle distribution). This skill provides context when implementing business logic, understanding protocol formulas, state transitions, or answering questions about how Sablier protocols work.

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Protocol Handbook

Protocol concepts essential for writing contracts and understanding business logic.

Protocol Registry

Protocol	Purpose	Key Concept	Reference
Lockup	Fixed-term token vesting	Deposit upfront, stream over defined period	`.claude/skills/handbook/references/lockup.md`
Flow	Open-ended streaming	Rate-per-second with debt tracking, no end time	`.claude/skills/handbook/references/flow.md`
Airdrops	Merkle-based distribution	Recipients claim via proofs, optional vesting	`.claude/skills/handbook/references/airdrops.md`
Comptroller	Cross-protocol admin	Governance, fees, hook allowlisting	`.claude/skills/handbook/references/comptroller.md`

Adding a new protocol? See Protocol Template below.

Protocol Comparison

Aspect	Lockup	Flow	Airdrops
End time	Fixed at creation	Open-ended	Campaign expiry
Funding	Upfront deposit required	Flexible, anytime	Upfront in campaign
Cancelation	Refunds unstreamed tokens	Void forfeits uncovered debt	Clawback after grace
NFT	Yes (stream ID = token)	Yes (stream ID = token)	No
Use cases	Vesting, airdrops	Payroll, subscriptions	Token launches, rewards

Core Patterns Across Protocols

Value Conservation

All protocols maintain: total_in = total_out + total_remaining

Protocol	Invariant
Lockup	`deposited = withdrawn + refunded + (streamed - withdrawn)`
Flow	`balance + totalWithdrawn = totalDeposited`
Airdrops	`campaignAmount = claimed + unclaimed + clawedBack`

Status State Machines

Each protocol has defined status transitions. See individual references for diagrams.

NFT Mechanics (Lockup & Flow)

Token ID = Stream ID
Owner = Recipient
Transfer changes recipient
Transferability set at creation (Lockup) or always transferable (Flow)

References

Lockup Protocol - Vesting streams, shapes (Linear, Dynamic, Tranched), hooks
Flow Protocol - Debt model, rate adjustments, solvency
Airdrops Protocol - Merkle campaigns, claiming, clawback
Comptroller - Admin contract, governance, Comptrollerable base

Adding a New Protocol

When implementing a new Sablier protocol, create a reference file following this template:

Reference File Template

Create .claude/skills/handbook/references/{protocol-name}.md:

# {Protocol Name} Protocol

{One-line description of what this protocol does.}

## Core Formula

{The mathematical model driving the protocol}

## Key Concepts

| Concept     | Description  |
| ----------- | ------------ |
| **{Term1}** | {Definition} |
| **{Term2}** | {Definition} |

## Statuses

| Status        | Condition                  |
| ------------- | -------------------------- |
| **{STATUS1}** | {When this status applies} |

## Status Transitions

{ASCII diagram of valid state transitions}

## Key Operations

| Operation | Effect on State |
| --------- | --------------- |
| **{op1}** | {What it does}  |

## Invariants

{List of properties that must always hold}

## NFT Mechanics (if applicable)

{How NFTs relate to protocol entities}

## References

Refer to https://docs.sablier.com/llms-{protocol}.txt for up-to-date documentation.

Checklist for New Protocol

Create .claude/skills/handbook/references/{protocol}.md following template
Add to Protocol Registry table above
Add to Protocol Comparison table
Update agent's package structure in solidity-engineer.md
Add protocol-specific BTT conventions to .claude/skills/btt-testing/references/sablier-conventions.md
Add test conventions to .claude/skills/foundry-testing/references/sablier-conventions.md

Example Invocations

Test this skill with these prompts:

Concept question: "Explain the difference between Lockup Linear and Lockup Dynamic streams"
Formula question: "How is the withdrawable amount calculated in Flow when a stream is insolvent?"
State machine: "What are the valid status transitions for a Lockup stream?"
Business logic: "How does the clawback mechanism work in Airdrops campaigns?"