# Add ChronoBoost Smart Contract

[bukas898]

Summary

This pull request introduces the ChronoBoost smart contract, a time-based exchange system with dynamic bonus incentives built for the Stacks blockchain using Clarity. ChronoBoost allows users to deposit time credits, engage in time exchanges, and earn bonuses based on current pool usage and configurable bonus rates.

Features

• Time credit deposit and withdrawal functionality
• Dynamic bonus rate calculation based on pool usage
• Time exchange mechanism with bonus earnings
• Governance functions for adjusting bonus parameters
• Emergency pause functionality for enhanced security
• Event tracking for time exchanges

Changes

• Add chronoboost.clar Clarity smart contract
• Create comprehensive README.md with contract details and usage instructions
• Include constants for contract configuration
• Implement core pool functions (deposit, withdraw)
• Add time exchange logic with dynamic bonus calculation
• Create governance functions for contract owner
• Implement emergency pause functionality
• Add event tracking for time exchanges

Impact and Benefits

• Provides a novel time-based exchange system for the Stacks ecosystem
• Encourages user participation through dynamic bonus incentives
• Offers flexibility for contract owners to adjust parameters based on market conditions
• Enhances security with built-in safeguards and emergency controls
• Improves transparency with detailed event tracking

Testing Instructions

1. Deploy the contract to a Stacks testnet
2. Test deposit functionality by calling deposit-time with various amounts
3. Verify time exchange functionality by calling time-exchange
4. Check bonus calculations using get-current-bonus-rate at different pool usage levels
5. Test governance functions (update-bonus-rate, update-bonus-multiplier) as contract owner
6. Verify emergency pause functionality
7. Confirm event emission for time exchanges