Stellar-Bitcoin Bridge Implementation Plan using Soroban

1. Smart Contract Development

Develop a Soroban smart contract that will:

Key functions:

pub fn store_block_header(header: BlockHeader) -> Result<(), Error> {
    // Validate and store the Bitcoin block header
}

pub fn verify_transaction(tx: Transaction, proof: MerkleProof) -> Result<bool, Error> {
    // Verify that a Bitcoin transaction is included in a stored block
}

pub fn claim_btc(tx_id: Vec<u8>, merkle_proof: MerkleProof) -> Result<(), Error> {
    // Verify the Bitcoin transaction and mint equivalent tokens on Stellar
}

pub fn initiate_atomic_swap(btc_amount: u64, xlm_amount: u64) -> Result<SwapId, Error> {
    // Initiate a cross-chain atomic swap
}

pub fn complete_atomic_swap(swap_id: SwapId, secret: Vec<u8>) -> Result<(), Error> {
    // Complete a cross-chain atomic swap
}

2. Relayer System

Develop an off-chain relayer system that:

3. User Interface

Create a user-friendly interface for:

4. Security Considerations

5. Testing and Auditing

6. Deployment and Monitoring

7. Monetization and Sustainable Business Model Implementation (Phase 4)

7.1 Transaction Fee Mechanism

7.2 Staking and Liquidity Provision

7.3 Premium Services

7.4 White-Label Solutions

7.5 Governance Token

7.6 Revenue Streams Diversification

7.7 Cost Management

8. Documentation and Support

9. Marketing and Community Engagement

10. Continuous Improvement and Scaling

11. Regulatory Compliance

12. Ecosystem Development

13. Consensus and Interoperability