FreezeSettlementModule.sol

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The FreezeSettlementModule is a specialized Settlement Module within the TurtleShell SDK. Written in Solidity, its primary function is to respond to transactions that trigger predefined security parameters. When such a transaction is detected, the contract acts to freeze the funds involved, thereby preventing potential unauthorized or malicious transfers.

Core Functionality

The main objective of the FreezeSettlementModule is to safeguard protocol assets. By freezing funds associated with a suspicious transaction, it provides an immediate protective measure, ensuring that assets remain secure until a further assessment is made.

Contract Methods

function prevent() external payable;

This function is the heart of the FreezeSettlementModule. When called upon, it identifies the funds associated with the transaction that caused the Firewall to trigger and subsequently freezes them, preventing any further movement.

contract FreezeSettlementModule {
    function prevent() external {
        /** SDK logic to freeze the affected funds **/
    }
}

Post-Freeze Governance Action

Once the funds are frozen, the protocol's governance mechanism can step in to evaluate the situation. Governance has the authority to:

1. Authorize the Original Transaction: If, upon review, the transaction is deemed legitimate, governance can allow it to proceed, releasing the frozen funds.

2. Revert the Funds: In cases where the transaction is identified as malicious or part of a hacking attempt, governance can decide to transfer the frozen funds back to the protocol, ensuring asset safety.