Arbiter

##  Overview

Arbiter is a Mantle-native yield optimization system that combines autonomous AI agents with zero-knowledge proof enforcement. Users deploy Safe smart account vaults, deposit stablecoins, and define policies. An AI agent continuously optimizes allocations across curated protocols—but every action requires a valid ZK proof proving compliance with the user's policy.

##  Problem

Current yield optimizers force users to trust off-chain agents with their capital. There is no cryptographic guarantee that agents will respect allocation caps, avoid unauthorized protocols, maintain consistent strategies, or follow user-defined policies. This fundamental trust gap significantly limits adoption and prevents users from safely leveraging AI-powered optimization at scale in decentralized finance markets.

##  Solution

Arbiter combines autonomous AI agents with zero-knowledge proof enforcement for Mantle yield optimization. Users deploy Safe smart account vaults, deposit stablecoins, and define policies committed on-chain. An LLM-powered agent optimizes allocations across curated protocols, but every action requires a Groth16 ZK proof verifying compliance with allocation caps and protocol allowlists. ProofGateSafeModule verifies proofs before execution, ensuring autonomous optimization with cryptographic guarantees that policies cannot be violated.

##  Business Model

1. Performance Fee: 10-20% of net yield generated (industry standard)
2. Management Fee: 0.5-2% annual fee on assets under management
3. Protocol Partnerships: Revenue sharing with integrated protocols (Ondo, AGNI, Stargate, etc.)

## Roadmap

Q1 2026: MVP Launch (Current) - Safe vault deployment & USDC deposits- ZK policy circuit & proof generation
- AI agent with DefiLlama yield data integration
- ProofGateSafeModule on-chain enforcement
- Router protocol adapters (Ondo, AGNI, Stargate, Pendle, INIT)
Q2 2026: Production Ready - Complete protocol integrations with live deposits/withdrawals- Multi-protocol rebalancing automation
- Enhanced AI agent with historical performance learning
- Public mainnet launch on Mantle
Q3 2026: Scale & Expand- Multi-chain expansion (Base, Arbitrum, Optimism)- Institutional features (multi-sig policies, compliance reporting)
- Advanced policy types (time-locked caps, risk scoring)
- Mobile app for vault management and $10M+ TVL target


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## Competitive Advantage

1. First ZK-Proof-Gated Yield Optimizer: Unique cryptographic enforcement vs. trust-based competitors
2. Mantle Native: Built for Mantle's low fees and growing DeFi ecosystem
3. Safe Integration: Leverages battle-tested Safe smart accounts for security
4. AI + Crypto: Combines LLM reasoning with on-chain guarantees
5. User Control: Users maintain custody while benefiting from AI optimization

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## Team & Technology

- Stack: Next.js frontend, LangChain AI agent, Circom ZK circuits, Solidity smart contracts
- Infrastructure: Safe Protocol, Groth16 proofs, Mantle L2
- Security: Audited smart contracts, open-source ZK circuits, non-custodial architecture

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## Contact

Website: https://frontend-dusky-ten-75.vercel.app/  
GitHub: https://github.com/Ephraim-nonso/arbiter 

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Arbiter: Where AI meets cryptographic guarantees for DeFi yield optimization.

Pitch page:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R5aI8Suyk2EyqKttXd4fINo954sEuA_LxteX6o40aic/edit?usp=sharing