FAQ
If you’re building something that executes, you either integrate Blackhole — or you hope execution doesn’t break.
What is Blackhole, in one sentence?
Blackhole is a programmable, modular execution safety layer for DeFi that enforces security and fallback logic between route construction and onchain execution.
What problem does Blackhole solve?
DeFi transactions today are executed blindly — with no pre-signature checks, no runtime fallback, and no contextual validation. If something breaks, users lose funds and developers lose trust. Blackhole ensures that only validated, recoverable, and context-aware transactions are ever signed or sent.
Is Blackhole a router or an SDK?
Neither. Blackhole is an execution enforcement layer. It wraps any router or intent engine and guarantees that what gets executed is safe by construction, fallback-ready, and deterministically enforced.
What does it actually do?
Blocks malicious routes, tokens, and contracts before signing (via Umbra)
Adds runtime fallback logic for route failures (via SafeSwitch + GravCore)
Scores every contract in context with behavior and reputation data (via Echo)
Executes only what passes all security layers (via GravCore)
Where does Blackhole run?
Anywhere between intent and execution:
Wallets → as tx-level validation
Routers → as a protective execution wrapper
Bridges, agents, protocols → via SDK/API It’s embeddable, deterministic, and audit-friendly.
How is this different from Li.Fi or Socket?
Li.Fi and Socket route. Blackhole enforces execution safety. They show a path. We tell you whether it’s safe — and block it if it’s not. They rely on hope. We operate on guarantees.
Does Blackhole support fallback execution?
Yes — every validated route is paired with fallback paths that are pre-approved and automatically triggered on failure. No stuck funds. No “oops.” No user input required.
Does it require custody or private keys?
No. Blackhole is non-custodial. The user signs everything. GravCore enforces only what’s signed and validated upstream.
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