EIP-8055: GuardianShield Security Token Standard - Seeking Community Feedback
Introducing ERC-8055: GuardianShield Security Token Standard
TL;DR: The Future of Secure, Traceable Tokens
ERC-8055 represents a paradigm shift in token design—combining the scalability of ERC-20 with the uniqueness of ERC-721, while adding autonomous security monitoring, self-burn capabilities, and tamper-proof recovery mechanisms. Think of it as “smart tokens with built-in bodyguards.”
What Makes ERC-8055 Revolutionary?
1. Hybrid Architecture
- ERC-20 Scalability: Batch mint 300 million tokens efficiently
- ERC-721 Uniqueness: Every token has a unique serial number and history
- Best of Both Worlds: Fungible economics with individual traceability
2. Agent-Monitored Security
- Each 300M token batch is assigned a dedicated monitoring agent
- Real-time event logging and compliance checking
- Autonomous threat detection and response
3. Self-Healing Tokens
- Self-Burn: Compromised tokens can autonomously burn themselves
- Secure Recovery: Burned tokens can be restored to verified owners
- Tamper-Proof Logs: All actions are cryptographically logged and optionally ZK-protected
4. DAO-Ready Governance
- Multi-signature admin controls for critical operations
- Decentralized agent registration and trust assignment
- Community-driven security policies
Real-World Use Cases
Financial Services
- Regulated Securities: Compliance-first token issuance with full audit trails
- Digital Bonds: Self-monitoring debt instruments with automated risk management
- Institutional Assets: High-value tokens requiring forensic-grade security
Digital Identity
- Verifiable Credentials: Tamper-proof identity tokens with recovery mechanisms
- Access Tokens: Self-expiring, monitored permissions for sensitive systems
- Reputation Systems: Traceable, non-transferable identity scores
Supply Chain & Provenance
- Luxury Goods: Anti-counterfeiting tokens with complete ownership history
- Carbon Credits: Monitored environmental tokens preventing double-spending
- Intellectual Property: Self-protecting digital rights with autonomous enforcement
Technical Highlights
interface IERC8055 {
// Core hybrid functionality
event TokenMinted(uint256 indexed tokenId, address indexed agent, string batchId);
event TokenBurned(uint256 indexed tokenId, string reason);
event OwnershipRestored(uint256 indexed tokenId, address indexed newOwner);
// Security & monitoring
function flagToken(uint256 tokenId, string calldata reason) external;
function burnToken(uint256 tokenId) external;
function restoreOwnership(uint256 tokenId, address newOwner) external;
// Traceability
function getTokenHistory(uint256 tokenId) external view returns (string[] memory);
function getBatchAgent(string calldata batchId) external view returns (address);
}
---
eip: 8055
title: ERC-8055: GuardianShield Security Token Standard
author: Rex [rex@guardiannshield.io]
type: Standard Track
category: ERC
status: Draft
created: 2025-10-26
requires: ERC-20, ERC-721
---
## Abstract
ERC-8055 defines a hybrid token standard focused on security, traceability, and autonomous recovery. It inherits the properties of both ERC-20 (fungible tokens) and ERC-721 (non-fungible tokens), enabling scalable batch minting with individualized traceability. Each token is serial-numbered, monitored by a batch-assigned agent, and capable of self-burning if compromised. Ownership can be restored through a verified reclamation process.
## Motivation
Current token standards isolate fungibility and security. ERC-8055 bridges this gap by:
- Combining ERC-20 scalability with ERC-721 uniqueness
- Embedding agent-backed monitoring
- Enabling movement history tracking
- Supporting self-burn logic and ownership restoration
This is critical for high-volume, high-value digital assets, identity tokens, and fraud-sensitive applications.
## Specification
### Inheritance
ERC-8055 inherits from both ERC-20 and ERC-721 to provide:
- **ERC-20**: Scalable batch minting and fungible token economics
- **ERC-721**: Unique serial IDs, metadata, and individualized traceability
### Token Characteristics
- **Serial Numbering**: Each token has a unique serial ID (e.g., `GS-8055-0001`)
- **Batch Definition**: 300 million tokens per batch, each governed by a dedicated agent
- **Movement History**: All transfers, flags, burns, and restorations are logged
- **Self-Burn**: Tokens can autonomously burn if flagged by their monitoring agent
- **Ownership Reclamation**: Burned tokens can be restored to verified owners
### Interface
```solidity
interface IERC8055 {
event TokenMinted(uint256 indexed tokenId, address indexed agent, string batchId);
event TokenFlagged(uint256 indexed tokenId, string reason);
event TokenBurned(uint256 indexed tokenId, string reason);
event OwnershipRestored(uint256 indexed tokenId, address indexed newOwner);
function mintToken(address to, string calldata batchId) external returns (uint256);
function assignAgent(uint256 tokenId, address agent) external;
function flagToken(uint256 tokenId, string calldata reason) external;
function burnToken(uint256 tokenId) external;
function restoreOwnership(uint256 tokenId, address newOwner) external;
function getTokenHistory(uint256 tokenId) external view returns (string[] memory);
function getBatchAgent(string calldata batchId) external view returns (address);
function isTokenBurned(uint256 tokenId) external view returns (bool);
}
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## 🗣️ Community Feedback Welcome
We're seeking input on:
- **Interface Design**: Are there missing functions or better naming conventions?
- **Security Model**: How can we strengthen the agent governance mechanism?
- **Use Cases**: What additional applications should we consider?
- **Implementation**: Any concerns about gas efficiency or compatibility?
**Repository**: [guardianshield-agents](https://github.com/Rexjaden/guardianshield-agents)
**Branch**: `erc-8055-clean`
**Contact**: rex@guardiannshield.io
Let's build the future of secure tokenization together! 🚀