New Pools Client Onboarding

This guide outlines the steps and resources required to launch your own lending pools using Defactor Pools for liquidity and funding.

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Smart Contract Setup

The smart contract setup process involves selecting the appropriate contract type and configuring it with the required parameters.

Contract Types

1. Pools Contract

• Enables users to create, manage, and interact with lending pools.
• Supports ERC20, ERC721, and ERC1155 tokens as collateral.

2. ERC20CollateralPool Contract

• Designed for EVM-compatible blockchains.
• Facilitates pools of collateralized loans using the ERC20 token standard.

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Deployment Network

Choose the appropriate network for testing and production deployment:

• Testnet: For development and testing purposes.
• Mainnet: For live production deployment.

Supported networks:

• RWA.io
• Base
• BNB Chain
• Ethereum
• Polygon

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Pools Smart Contract Configuration

Smart contracts must be deployed and initialized with specific configuration parameters.

• Refer to the Pools Contract Requirements and Parameters Guide for more details.

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Security and Testing

• Contract Deployment: Deploy the contract on the selected network.
• Private Key Management: Securely store and manage private keys.
• Auditing and Security Checks: Perform audits and vulnerability scans before deployment.

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Domain Name

• Project Name / Description: Provide a brief and clear description of your project.
• Domain DNS Changes and Verification: Update DNS settings and verify domain ownership to enable integration with Defactor services.

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Backend Configuration and Deployment

Set up the backend infrastructure to integrate with smart contracts and manage data.

• Server Configuration: Deploy and configure backend servers.

• API Integration: Use external services like CoinGecko for token pricing data.

• Database Management: Configure databases to store pool and transaction data securely.

• Security Measures: Encrypt sensitive data, enable firewalls, and follow security best practices.

• CI/CD Pipelines: Automate testing and deployment workflows.

• For detailed instructions, refer to Configuring Pool Instances.

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FrontEnd Configuration and Deployment

• Google Analytics: Integrate tracking codes for analytics and monitoring.
• Frontend Configuration: Configure contract, token, and collateral addresses.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Automate deployment and updates to streamline delivery.

For more information, visit Configuring Pool Instances.

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Web App Branding

For branding customization, check Whitelabeling Defactor Pools.

Logos

• Design & Integration: Provide branding assets such as:
  • SVG logo
  • Social media preview image
  • Favicon

Organization Data

• Include project name, description, and website URL.

Color Scheme

Define primary and secondary colors:

primary:
  - main: '#primaryColor'
  - light: '#primaryLight'
  - dark: '#primaryDark'
secondary:
  - main: '#secondaryColor'
  - light: '#secondaryLight'
  - dark: '#secondaryDark'

Fonts

• Ensure consistent font selection for branding and style.

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Pool Setup

Pool Creation

Pools can be created using APIs:

• ERC20CollateralPool APIs:

  • RESTful API
  • GraphQL API

• Pools Contract APIs:

  • Insert Pool Endpoint.

Metadata

• Add pool metadata including:
  • Pool name and description.
  • Token icon image URL.

Please Refer to the Configuring a New Pools Instance Guide for more details.

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Testing

Thorough testing ensures the functionality and security of the system:

• Functional Testing: Verify core features and workflows.
• Integration Testing: Ensure smooth integration between components.
• User Acceptance Testing: Validate functionality with real users in a staging environment.
• Performance Testing: Evaluate system performance under load.
• Security Testing: Identify and address vulnerabilities.

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Post-Deployment

Once deployed, monitor and maintain the system for ongoing performance and support.

• Monitoring Tools: Track system performance, errors, and security.
• Feedback Loop: Establish channels for user feedback and improvement.
• Marketing and Outreach: Promote the project through targeted campaigns.
• User Support: Provide guides, FAQs, and documentation for ongoing assistance.