Technical Guides

Technical Guide for Angor Investors

When you decide to invest in a project through Angor, you’ll be guided through a sophisticated yet user-friendly process that leverages both Bitcoin’s security and Nostr’s communication capabilities. Let’s explore the technical journey of your investment from start to finish.

The Investment Journey

Your investment journey begins with the Recovery Agreement Protocol, a fundamental security layer that protects your funds. This protocol creates a smart contract on the Bitcoin network that establishes your rights as an investor and ensures you can recover unused funds under specific conditions.

Setting Up the Recovery Agreement

When you initiate an investment, the system first creates a Bitcoin transaction template that includes:

• A multi-signature setup requiring both you and the project founder
• Time-locked conditions for fund recovery
• Specific spending conditions based on project milestones
• Emergency recovery provisions

This transaction template is then stored on the Bitcoin network, creating an immutable record of the agreement terms. Simultaneously, the details of this agreement are documented on the Nostr network, ensuring transparent communication and easy access to agreement terms.

Investment Execution Process

Once your recovery agreement is in place, the actual investment process involves several technical steps:

1. Transaction Preparation The system creates a Bitcoin transaction that includes:

   • Your investment amount
   • The project’s designated multi-signature address
   • Recovery agreement parameters
   • Time-lock specifications

2. Security Verification Before execution, the system performs multiple checks:

   • Validates all signature requirements
   • Confirms time-lock parameters
   • Verifies the recovery agreement’s presence
   • Checks the project’s smart contract status

3. Fund Transfer and Documentation Upon verification, your investment proceeds through:

   • Initial Bitcoin transaction broadcast
   • Multi-signature address funding
   • Smart contract activation
   • Nostr event creation for investment record

Technical Security Measures

Your investment is protected by multiple technical security layers:

Bitcoin Network Security

The Bitcoin network secures your investment through:

• Multi-signature technology requiring multiple parties to approve fund movements
• Time-locked contracts that enforce holding periods
• Blockchain verification of all transactions
• Cryptographic proof of ownership

Nostr Integration Security

Project information and communications are secured through:

• End-to-end encrypted messages between investors and founders
• Cryptographically signed project updates
• Decentralized data storage preventing tampering
• Verifiable event chains for project milestones

Investment Monitoring Tools

Angor provides several technical tools to monitor your investment:

Blockchain Monitoring

Track your investment using:

• Real-time blockchain transaction status
• Multi-signature address balance monitoring
• Time-lock expiration tracking
• Transaction history verification

Project Progress Tracking

Monitor project development through:

• Cryptographically signed founder updates
• Milestone completion verification
• Smart contract status checks
• Investment performance metrics

Recovery Process Details

Should you need to recover your investment, the process involves:

1. Time-lock Verification

   • System checks if the recovery period has begun
   • Validates your recovery rights
   • Confirms agreement conditions

2. Recovery Transaction Creation

   • Generation of recovery transaction
   • Multi-signature requirement verification
   • Time-lock parameter validation

3. Fund Return Execution

   • Broadcasting of recovery transaction
   • Confirmation on Bitcoin network
   • Update of investment records on Nostr

Technical Support and Resources

Our technical support system provides:

• Real-time assistance with transaction issues
• Guidance on security procedures
• Help with recovery processes
• Documentation of technical procedures

Remember that while these technical processes run in the background, Angor’s interface makes them simple to execute. You don’t need to understand every technical detail - the platform handles the complexity while you focus on making informed investment decisions.

Emergency Procedures

In case of technical issues, you can:

1. Contact technical support immediately
2. Access emergency recovery procedures
3. Verify transaction status through block explorers
4. Review your recovery agreement terms

The combination of Bitcoin’s security and Nostr’s communication capabilities ensures your investment remains safe and transparent throughout its lifecycle.