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package/src/runtime/BlockchainRuntime.ts

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+/**
+ * BlockchainRuntime - Real blockchain implementation of ACTP protocol
+ *
+ * Implements IACTPRuntime interface using actual smart contracts deployed
+ * on Base Sepolia (testnet) or Base Mainnet (production).
+ *
+ * Features:
+ * - Real blockchain transactions via ethers.js
+ * - ACTPKernel smart contract integration
+ * - EscrowVault contract integration
+ * - EIP-712 message signing support
+ * - Event monitoring and indexing
+ * - Gas optimization
+ *
+ * @module runtime/BlockchainRuntime
+ */
+
+import { ethers, Signer, JsonRpcProvider, keccak256, toUtf8Bytes } from 'ethers';
+import { ACTPKernel } from '../protocol/ACTPKernel';
+import { EscrowVault } from '../protocol/EscrowVault';
+import { EventMonitor } from '../protocol/EventMonitor';
+import { MessageSigner } from '../protocol/MessageSigner';
+import { EASHelper, EASConfig } from '../protocol/EASHelper';
+import { NetworkConfig, getNetwork } from '../config/networks';
+import { IACTPRuntime, CreateTransactionParams } from './IACTPRuntime';
+import { MockTransaction, TransactionState } from './types/MockState';
+import { ValidationError } from '../errors';
+import { ServiceHash, DisputeWindow } from '../utils/Helpers';
+import { IUsedAttestationTracker, createUsedAttestationTracker } from '../utils/UsedAttestationTracker';
+import { IReceivedNonceTracker, createReceivedNonceTracker } from '../utils/ReceivedNonceTracker';
+
+/**
+ * Configuration for BlockchainRuntime
+ */
+export interface BlockchainRuntimeConfig {
+  /** Network to connect to */
+  network: 'base-sepolia' | 'base-mainnet';
+  /** Ethers signer for transaction signing */
+  signer: Signer;
+  /** Ethers provider for blockchain queries */
+  provider: JsonRpcProvider;
+  /** Optional contract address overrides */
+  contracts?: {
+    actpKernel?: string;
+    escrowVault?: string;
+    usdc?: string;
+    eas?: string;
+  };
+  /** Optional gas settings */
+  gasSettings?: {
+    maxFeePerGas?: bigint;
+    maxPriorityFeePerGas?: bigint;
+  };
+  /** EAS (Ethereum Attestation Service) configuration for delivery proof verification */
+  easConfig?: EASConfig;
+  /**
+   * SECURITY FIX (CRITICAL-2): Require attestation verification before escrow release
+   * When true, releaseEscrow() will require a valid EAS attestation
+   * Default: false for backward compatibility, SHOULD be true in production
+   */
+  requireAttestation?: boolean;
+  /**
+   * State directory for persistent attestation tracking
+   * If provided, attestation replay protection will survive restarts
+   */
+  stateDirectory?: string;
+}
+
+/**
+ * BlockchainRuntime - Production blockchain implementation
+ *
+ * Bridges the IACTPRuntime interface to actual smart contracts.
+ * Provides seamless migration path from MockRuntime to production.
+ *
+ * @example
+ * ```typescript
+ * const provider = new ethers.JsonRpcProvider(rpcUrl);
+ * const signer = new ethers.Wallet(privateKey, provider);
+ *
+ * const runtime = new BlockchainRuntime({
+ *   network: 'base-sepolia',
+ *   signer,
+ *   provider
+ * });
+ *
+ * // Now use with adapters
+ * const adapter = new BeginnerAdapter(runtime, requesterAddress);
+ * await adapter.createJob({...});
+ * ```
+ */
+export class BlockchainRuntime implements IACTPRuntime {
+  private readonly kernel: ACTPKernel;
+  private readonly escrow: EscrowVault;
+  private readonly events: EventMonitor;
+  // SECURITY FIX (H-4): MessageSigner created via factory in initialize()
+  private messageSigner: MessageSigner | null = null;
+  // SECURITY FIX (CRITICAL-2): EAS helper for attestation verification
+  private easHelper: EASHelper | null = null;
+  // SECURITY FIX (HIGH-3): Attestation tracker for replay protection
+  private readonly attestationTracker: IUsedAttestationTracker;
+  // SECURITY FIX (CRITICAL-2): Flag to require attestation before release
+  private readonly requireAttestation: boolean;
+  // SECURITY FIX (MEDIUM-9): Nonce tracker for message replay protection
+  private readonly nonceTracker: IReceivedNonceTracker;
+  private readonly networkConfig: NetworkConfig;
+  private readonly provider: JsonRpcProvider;
+  private readonly signer: Signer;
+  private readonly easConfig?: EASConfig;
+
+  // SECURITY FIX (HIGH-3): Provider reconnection with exponential backoff
+  private reconnectAttempts = 0;
+  private readonly maxReconnectAttempts = 5;
+  private readonly baseReconnectDelay = 1000; // 1 second
+  private lastConnectionCheck = 0;
+  private readonly connectionCheckInterval = 30000; // 30 seconds
+
+  /**
+   * Create new BlockchainRuntime instance
+   *
+   * @param config - Runtime configuration
+   */
+  constructor(config: BlockchainRuntimeConfig) {
+    this.provider = config.provider;
+    this.signer = config.signer;
+
+    // Get network configuration
+    this.networkConfig = getNetwork(config.network);
+
+    // Apply contract address overrides if provided
+    if (config.contracts) {
+      this.networkConfig = {
+        ...this.networkConfig,
+        contracts: {
+          ...this.networkConfig.contracts,
+          ...config.contracts,
+        },
+      };
+    }
+
+    // NOTE (GAS DEFAULTS):
+    // We intentionally do NOT force default maxFee/maxPriority caps unless the caller
+    // explicitly provides gasSettings. Hardcoded caps can cause "insufficient funds for
+    // intrinsic transaction cost" even when the wallet has enough ETH for the *actual*
+    // network fee (ethers uses maxFee * gasLimit for the balance check).
+
+    // SECURITY FIX (CRITICAL-2): Store EAS config for initialization
+    this.easConfig = config.easConfig;
+
+    // SECURITY FIX (CRITICAL-2): Default to NOT requiring attestation for backward compatibility
+    // Production deployments SHOULD set this to true
+    this.requireAttestation = config.requireAttestation ?? false;
+
+    // SECURITY FIX (HIGH-3): Create attestation tracker with optional persistence
+    // If stateDirectory is provided, attestations survive process restarts
+    this.attestationTracker = createUsedAttestationTracker(config.stateDirectory);
+
+    // SECURITY FIX (MEDIUM-9): Create nonce tracker for message replay protection
+    // Uses memory-efficient strategy (tracks highest nonce per sender+type)
+    this.nonceTracker = createReceivedNonceTracker('memory-efficient');
+
+    // Initialize protocol modules
+    this.kernel = new ACTPKernel(
+      this.networkConfig.contracts.actpKernel,
+      this.signer,
+      config.gasSettings
+    );
+
+    this.escrow = new EscrowVault(
+      this.networkConfig.contracts.escrowVault,
+      this.signer,
+      config.gasSettings
+    );
+
+    // SECURITY FIX (C-3): Use public getters instead of private field access
+    this.events = new EventMonitor(
+      this.kernel.getContract(),
+      this.escrow.getContract()
+    );
+
+    // SECURITY FIX (H-4): MessageSigner is created in initialize() using factory pattern
+    // This ensures EIP-712 domain is always properly initialized before use
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Initialize async components (must be called after construction)
+   *
+   * CRITICAL: This method MUST be called before using the runtime.
+   * It initializes the MessageSigner with proper EIP-712 domain and
+   * optionally the EASHelper for attestation verification.
+   *
+   * SECURITY FIX (CHAINID-VALIDATION): Validates that the connected network
+   * matches the expected network configuration to prevent cross-chain attacks.
+   *
+   * @example
+   * ```typescript
+   * const runtime = new BlockchainRuntime(config);
+   * await runtime.initialize();
+   * ```
+   */
+  async initialize(): Promise<void> {
+    // SECURITY FIX (CHAINID-VALIDATION): Verify connected network matches config
+    // This prevents:
+    // 1. Cross-chain replay attacks (signing for one chain, replaying on another)
+    // 2. Misconfigured RPC endpoints (connecting to wrong network)
+    // 3. Man-in-the-middle RPC attacks (redirected to wrong chain)
+    try {
+      const network = await this.provider.getNetwork();
+      const connectedChainId = Number(network.chainId);
+      const expectedChainId = this.networkConfig.chainId;
+
+      if (connectedChainId !== expectedChainId) {
+        throw new Error(
+          `Network mismatch: Connected to chainId ${connectedChainId}, ` +
+          `but expected ${expectedChainId} (${this.networkConfig.name}). ` +
+          `This could indicate a misconfigured RPC endpoint or cross-chain attack. ` +
+          `Please verify your RPC URL points to the correct network.`
+        );
+      }
+
+      console.info(
+        `BlockchainRuntime: Connected to ${this.networkConfig.name} (chainId: ${connectedChainId})`
+      );
+    } catch (error) {
+      if (error instanceof Error && error.message.includes('Network mismatch')) {
+        throw error; // Re-throw our validation error
+      }
+      // For other errors (e.g., network issues), log warning but continue
+      // This allows initialization to proceed even if network check fails temporarily
+      console.warn(
+        `BlockchainRuntime: Could not verify network chainId. ` +
+        `Error: ${error instanceof Error ? error.message : String(error)}. ` +
+        `Proceeding with expected chainId ${this.networkConfig.chainId}.`
+      );
+    }
+
+    // SECURITY FIX (H-4): Use factory pattern to guarantee domain initialization
+    // This prevents runtime errors from uninitialized domain
+    // SECURITY FIX (MEDIUM-9): Wire nonce tracker for message replay protection
+    this.messageSigner = await MessageSigner.create(
+      this.signer,
+      this.networkConfig.contracts.actpKernel,
+      {
+        chainId: this.networkConfig.chainId,
+        nonceTracker: this.nonceTracker,
+      }
+    );
+
+    // SECURITY FIX (CRITICAL-2): Initialize EAS helper if config provided
+    // This enables attestation verification for escrow release
+    if (this.easConfig) {
+      this.easHelper = new EASHelper(
+        this.signer,
+        this.easConfig,
+        this.attestationTracker
+      );
+    } else if (this.requireAttestation) {
+      console.warn(
+        '[SECURITY WARNING] BlockchainRuntime: requireAttestation is true but no EAS config provided. ' +
+        'Attestation verification will fail. Please provide easConfig in BlockchainRuntimeConfig.'
+      );
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Check if runtime has been initialized
+   * @returns true if initialize() has been called
+   */
+  isInitialized(): boolean {
+    return this.messageSigner !== null;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Require initialization before use
+   *
+   * SECURITY FIX (M-4): Enforces initialize() call before operations
+   * @throws Error if initialize() has not been called
+   */
+  private requireInitialized(): void {
+    if (!this.messageSigner) {
+      throw new Error(
+        'BlockchainRuntime not initialized. Call initialize() before using any methods. ' +
+        'This ensures proper EIP-712 domain setup and prevents runtime errors.'
+      );
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Ensure provider connection is healthy with automatic reconnection
+   *
+   * SECURITY FIX (HIGH-3): Implements exponential backoff reconnection
+   * to handle transient network failures gracefully.
+   *
+   * SECURITY FIX (H-4): Converted from recursive to iterative loop
+   * to prevent stack overflow on prolonged network failures.
+   *
+   * @throws Error if connection cannot be established after max attempts
+   */
+  private async ensureConnected(): Promise<void> {
+    const now = Date.now();
+
+    // Skip check if we recently verified connection
+    if (now - this.lastConnectionCheck < this.connectionCheckInterval) {
+      return;
+    }
+
+    // SECURITY FIX (H-4): Iterative loop instead of recursion (prevents stack overflow)
+    for (let attempt = 0; attempt <= this.maxReconnectAttempts; attempt++) {
+      try {
+        // Test connection with a simple call
+        await this.provider.getNetwork();
+
+        // Connection successful
+        this.reconnectAttempts = 0;
+        this.lastConnectionCheck = now;
+        return; // Exit successfully
+      } catch (error) {
+        if (attempt < this.maxReconnectAttempts) {
+          // Not the last attempt - retry with exponential backoff
+          this.reconnectAttempts = attempt + 1;
+          const delay = this.baseReconnectDelay * Math.pow(2, attempt);
+
+          console.warn(
+            `Provider connection lost. Attempting reconnection ${attempt + 1}/${this.maxReconnectAttempts} ` +
+            `after ${delay}ms delay... ` +
+            `(Error: ${error instanceof Error ? error.message : String(error)})`
+          );
+
+          // Wait before next attempt
+          await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, delay));
+        } else {
+          // Last attempt failed - throw error
+          throw new Error(
+            `Provider connection lost after ${this.maxReconnectAttempts} reconnection attempts. ` +
+            `Last error: ${error instanceof Error ? error.message : String(error)}. ` +
+            `Please check your network connectivity and RPC endpoint.`
+          );
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get provider connection status
+   *
+   * SECURITY FIX (HIGH-3): Monitoring method for connection health
+   *
+   * @returns Connection status information
+   */
+  getConnectionStatus(): {
+    isHealthy: boolean;
+    reconnectAttempts: number;
+    maxReconnectAttempts: number;
+    lastCheckTimestamp: number;
+  } {
+    return {
+      isHealthy: this.reconnectAttempts === 0,
+      reconnectAttempts: this.reconnectAttempts,
+      maxReconnectAttempts: this.maxReconnectAttempts,
+      lastCheckTimestamp: this.lastConnectionCheck,
+    };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Creates a new transaction on-chain
+   *
+   * @param params - Transaction creation parameters
+   * @returns Promise resolving to transaction ID (bytes32 hex string)
+   */
+  async createTransaction(params: CreateTransactionParams): Promise<string> {
+    // SECURITY FIX (M-4): Enforce initialization
+    this.requireInitialized();
+
+    // SECURITY FIX (HIGH-3): Ensure provider connection before transaction
+    await this.ensureConnected();
+
+    // Validate parameters
+    if (!params.provider || !ethers.isAddress(params.provider)) {
+      throw new ValidationError('provider', 'Invalid provider address');
+    }
+    if (!params.requester || !ethers.isAddress(params.requester)) {
+      throw new ValidationError('requester', 'Invalid requester address');
+    }
+    if (BigInt(params.amount) <= 0n) {
+      throw new ValidationError('amount', 'Amount must be positive');
+    }
+
+    const now = Math.floor(Date.now() / 1000);
+    if (params.deadline <= now) {
+      throw new ValidationError('deadline', 'Deadline must be in the future');
+    }
+
+    // Call ACTPKernel contract
+    const txId = await this.kernel.createTransaction({
+      provider: params.provider,
+      requester: params.requester,
+      amount: BigInt(params.amount),
+      deadline: params.deadline,
+      disputeWindow: params.disputeWindow || 172800, // Default 2 days
+      // SECURITY FIX (CRITICAL): serviceDescription should be a bytes32 hash
+      // If caller passes raw string, it will fail on-chain. Basic/Standard API now hash before calling.
+      metadata: this.validateServiceHash(params.serviceDescription),
+    });
+
+    return txId;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Links escrow to a transaction and locks funds
+   *
+   * SIMPLIFICATION (ESCROW-ID): Uses txId as escrowId.
+   * Per ACTP standard, escrowId = txId simplifies tracking and eliminates
+   * the need for separate escrowId→txId mapping.
+   *
+   * @param txId - Transaction ID
+   * @param amount - Amount to lock (must match transaction amount)
+   * @returns Promise resolving to escrow ID (same as txId)
+   */
+  async linkEscrow(txId: string, amount: string): Promise<string> {
+    // SECURITY FIX (M-4): Enforce initialization
+    this.requireInitialized();
+
+    // SECURITY FIX (HIGH-3): Ensure provider connection before transaction
+    await this.ensureConnected();
+
+    // Validate transaction exists and get details
+    const tx = await this.getTransaction(txId);
+    if (!tx) {
+      throw new Error(`Transaction not found: ${txId}`);
+    }
+
+    // Validate state is INITIATED or QUOTED
+    if (tx.state !== 'INITIATED' && tx.state !== 'QUOTED') {
+      throw new Error(
+        `Cannot link escrow in current state ${tx.state}. Must be INITIATED or QUOTED.`
+      );
+    }
+
+    // Validate amount matches transaction
+    if (amount !== tx.amount) {
+      throw new ValidationError('amount', 'Amount must match transaction amount');
+    }
+
+    // Approve USDC to escrow vault
+    await this.escrow.approveToken(this.networkConfig.contracts.usdc, BigInt(amount));
+
+    // SIMPLIFICATION (ESCROW-ID): Use txId as escrowId
+    // This aligns with ACTP standard where escrowId = txId
+    // Benefits: No mapping needed, simpler tracking, direct correlation
+    const escrowId = txId;
+
+    // Link escrow to transaction
+    await this.kernel.linkEscrow(txId, this.networkConfig.contracts.escrowVault, escrowId);
+
+    return escrowId;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Transitions a transaction to a new state
+   *
+   * SECURITY FIX (PROOF-PARAM): Added optional proof parameter for DELIVERED state.
+   * The kernel contract uses proof data for dispute window configuration and
+   * delivery verification. Without proof, default dispute window applies.
+   *
+   * @param txId - Transaction ID
+   * @param newState - Target state
+   * @param proof - Optional proof data (hex string, e.g., ABI-encoded delivery proof)
+   */
+  async transitionState(txId: string, newState: TransactionState, proof?: string): Promise<void> {
+    // SECURITY FIX (M-4): Enforce initialization
+    this.requireInitialized();
+
+    // SECURITY FIX (HIGH-3): Ensure provider connection before transaction
+    await this.ensureConnected();
+
+    // Map TransactionState string to State enum value
+    const stateMap: Record<TransactionState, number> = {
+      INITIATED: 0,
+      QUOTED: 1,
+      COMMITTED: 2,
+      IN_PROGRESS: 3,
+      DELIVERED: 4,
+      SETTLED: 5,
+      DISPUTED: 6,
+      CANCELLED: 7,
+    };
+
+    const stateValue = stateMap[newState];
+    if (stateValue === undefined) {
+      throw new ValidationError('state', `Invalid state: ${newState}`);
+    }
+
+    // SECURITY FIX (PROOF-PARAM): Pass proof to kernel if provided
+    // Default to empty bytes (0x) if no proof provided
+    const proofBytes = proof || '0x';
+    await this.kernel.transitionState(txId, stateValue, proofBytes);
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Gets a transaction by ID
+   *
+   * @param txId - Transaction ID
+   * @returns Promise resolving to transaction or null if not found
+   */
+  async getTransaction(txId: string): Promise<MockTransaction | null> {
+    try {
+      const tx = await this.kernel.getTransaction(txId);
+
+      // Check if transaction exists (zero address = not found)
+      if (tx.requester === ethers.ZeroAddress) {
+        return null;
+      }
+
+      // Map blockchain transaction to MockTransaction format
+      const stateMap: Record<number, TransactionState> = {
+        0: 'INITIATED',
+        1: 'QUOTED',
+        2: 'COMMITTED',
+        3: 'IN_PROGRESS',
+        4: 'DELIVERED',
+        5: 'SETTLED',
+        6: 'DISPUTED',
+        7: 'CANCELLED',
+      };
+
+      // SECURITY FIX (H-2): Throw error for unknown states instead of silent fallback
+      const mappedState = stateMap[tx.state];
+      if (mappedState === undefined) {
+        throw new Error(
+          `Unknown transaction state: ${tx.state}. ` +
+          `Valid states are 0-7 (INITIATED through CANCELLED). ` +
+          `This may indicate a contract version mismatch.`
+        );
+      }
+
+      return {
+        id: txId,
+        provider: tx.provider,
+        requester: tx.requester,
+        amount: tx.amount.toString(),
+        state: mappedState,
+        deadline: Number(tx.deadline),
+        disputeWindow: tx.disputeWindow !== undefined ? Number(tx.disputeWindow) : 172800, // Default 2 days
+        escrowId: tx.escrowId,
+        createdAt: Number(tx.createdAt),
+        updatedAt: Number(tx.updatedAt),
+        completedAt: 0, // V2: Track via DELIVERED event timestamp
+        serviceDescription: '', // V2: Decode from on-chain serviceHash
+        deliveryProof: '', // V2: Fetch from EAS attestation
+        events: [], // V2: Populate via EventMonitor.getTransactionEvents()
+      };
+    } catch (error) {
+      // If contract call fails, return null
+      return null;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Gets all transactions
+   *
+   * @returns Promise resolving to array of all transactions
+   */
+  async getAllTransactions(): Promise<MockTransaction[]> {
+    // V2: Implement event-based transaction indexing via EventMonitor
+    // For now, return empty array as this requires off-chain indexer
+    console.warn(
+      'getAllTransactions() not fully implemented for BlockchainRuntime. Use EventMonitor for event-based queries.'
+    );
+    return [];
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Releases escrow funds to provider by settling the transaction
+   *
+   * SECURITY FIX (CRITICAL-2): This method now validates:
+   * 1. Transaction state is DELIVERED
+   * 2. Dispute window has elapsed
+   * 3. EAS attestation is valid (if requireAttestation is true)
+   *
+   * SECURITY FIX (SETTLEMENT-FLOW): Uses transitionState(SETTLED) instead of
+   * direct releaseEscrow() call. Per ACTPKernel.sol, settlement via state transition
+   * automatically handles escrow release through _releaseEscrow() internal call.
+   * This ensures proper state machine progression and event emission.
+   *
+   * SIMPLIFICATION (ESCROW-ID): Uses escrowId = txId standard.
+   * The on-chain contract uses txId as the escrow identifier, so we simply
+   * treat escrowId and txId as equivalent (no complex parsing needed).
+   *
+   * @param escrowId - Escrow ID (equivalent to txId in ACTP standard)
+   * @param attestationUID - Optional EAS attestation UID for verification
+   * @throws Error if transaction not found, not in DELIVERED state, or attestation invalid
+   */
+  async releaseEscrow(escrowId: string, attestationUID?: string): Promise<void> {
+    // SECURITY FIX (M-4): Enforce initialization
+    this.requireInitialized();
+
+    // SECURITY FIX (HIGH-3): Ensure provider connection before transaction
+    await this.ensureConnected();
+
+    // SIMPLIFICATION (ESCROW-ID): escrowId = txId standard
+    // On-chain, escrowId IS the txId. No need for complex parsing.
+    // Support legacy format "escrow-{txId}-{timestamp}" for backward compatibility
+    let txId: string;
+    const legacyMatch = escrowId.match(/^escrow-(.+)-\d+$/);
+    if (legacyMatch) {
+      // Legacy SDK format - extract txId
+      txId = legacyMatch[1];
+      console.warn(
+        `BlockchainRuntime.releaseEscrow: Using legacy escrowId format. ` +
+        `Please update to use txId directly as escrowId.`
+      );
+    } else {
+      // Standard: escrowId = txId
+      txId = escrowId;
+    }
+
+    // SECURITY FIX (MEDIUM-1): Fetch transaction and validate state
+    const tx = await this.getTransaction(txId);
+    if (!tx) {
+      throw new Error(`Transaction not found: ${txId}`);
+    }
+
+    // SECURITY FIX (MEDIUM-1): Validate transaction is in DELIVERED state
+    if (tx.state !== 'DELIVERED') {
+      throw new Error(
+        `Cannot release escrow: transaction ${txId} is in state ${tx.state}, expected DELIVERED. ` +
+        `Escrow can only be released after delivery is confirmed.`
+      );
+    }
+
+    // SECURITY FIX (MEDIUM-1): Validate dispute window has elapsed
+    if (tx.completedAt && tx.disputeWindow) {
+      if (DisputeWindow.isActive(tx.completedAt, tx.disputeWindow)) {
+        const remaining = DisputeWindow.remaining(tx.completedAt, tx.disputeWindow);
+        throw new Error(
+          `Cannot release escrow: dispute window still active for transaction ${txId}. ` +
+          `Window expires in ${remaining} seconds. ` +
+          `Wait for dispute window to close before releasing funds.`
+        );
+      }
+    }
+
+    // SECURITY FIX (CRITICAL-2): Verify EAS attestation if required
+    if (this.requireAttestation) {
+      if (!attestationUID) {
+        throw new Error(
+          `Cannot release escrow: attestation verification is required but no attestationUID provided. ` +
+          `Call releaseEscrow(escrowId, attestationUID) with a valid EAS attestation UID.`
+        );
+      }
+
+      if (!this.easHelper) {
+        throw new Error(
+          `Cannot release escrow: attestation verification is required but EAS helper not initialized. ` +
+          `Provide easConfig in BlockchainRuntimeConfig and call initialize().`
+        );
+      }
+
+      // Verify attestation is valid for this transaction
+      try {
+        await this.easHelper.verifyAndRecordForRelease(txId, attestationUID);
+        console.info(
+          `BlockchainRuntime.releaseEscrow: Attestation ${attestationUID} verified for transaction ${txId}.`
+        );
+      } catch (error) {
+        throw new Error(
+          `Cannot release escrow: attestation verification failed for transaction ${txId}. ` +
+          `Error: ${error instanceof Error ? error.message : String(error)}`
+        );
+      }
+    } else if (attestationUID && this.easHelper) {
+      // Even if not required, verify attestation if provided (best effort)
+      try {
+        await this.easHelper.verifyAndRecordForRelease(txId, attestationUID);
+        console.info(
+          `BlockchainRuntime.releaseEscrow: Attestation ${attestationUID} verified (optional) for transaction ${txId}.`
+        );
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.warn(
+          `BlockchainRuntime.releaseEscrow: Attestation verification failed but not required. ` +
+          `Proceeding with release. Error: ${error instanceof Error ? error.message : String(error)}`
+        );
+      }
+    } else {
+      // No attestation verification
+      console.info(
+        `BlockchainRuntime.releaseEscrow: Settling transaction ${txId}. ` +
+        `Note: Set requireAttestation=true and provide easConfig for additional security.`
+      );
+    }
+
+    // SECURITY FIX (SETTLEMENT-FLOW): Use transitionState(SETTLED) instead of releaseEscrow()
+    // Per ACTPKernel.sol, the settlement flow is:
+    //   transitionState(txId, SETTLED, proof) → internally calls _releaseEscrow(txn)
+    // This ensures proper state machine progression and emits correct events.
+    // Direct kernel.releaseEscrow() may not properly update transaction state.
+    await this.kernel.transitionState(txId, 5); // 5 = State.SETTLED
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Gets escrow balance
+   *
+   * MEDIUM: Returns the locked balance for a transaction from the escrow vault.
+   * Queries the EscrowVault contract for the actual balance.
+   *
+   * @param escrowId - Escrow ID or transaction ID
+   * @returns Promise resolving to balance as string (in USDC wei)
+   */
+  async getEscrowBalance(escrowId: string): Promise<string> {
+    // SECURITY FIX (M-4): Enforce initialization
+    this.requireInitialized();
+
+    try {
+      // Try to get balance from escrow vault
+      // The escrow vault tracks balances by transaction ID
+      const match = escrowId.match(/^escrow-(.+)-\d+$/);
+      const txId = match ? match[1] : escrowId;
+
+      // Query the transaction to get the locked amount
+      const tx = await this.getTransaction(txId);
+      if (!tx) {
+        return '0';
+      }
+
+      // If transaction is in an active state (COMMITTED, IN_PROGRESS, DELIVERED),
+      // the escrow balance is the transaction amount
+      if (tx.state === 'COMMITTED' || tx.state === 'IN_PROGRESS' || tx.state === 'DELIVERED') {
+        return tx.amount;
+      }
+
+      // For settled or cancelled transactions, escrow is released
+      return '0';
+    } catch (error) {
+      // If query fails, return 0
+      console.warn('BlockchainRuntime.getEscrowBalance: Query failed', error);
+      return '0';
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Time interface (uses real blockchain time)
+   */
+  public readonly time = {
+    /**
+     * Get current blockchain timestamp
+     */
+    now: (): number => {
+      return Math.floor(Date.now() / 1000);
+    },
+  };
+
+  // ============================================================================
+  // Utility Methods (Not in IACTPRuntime but useful for blockchain runtime)
+  // ============================================================================
+
+  /**
+   * Get the current signer address
+   */
+  async getAddress(): Promise<string> {
+    return await this.signer.getAddress();
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get current block number
+   */
+  async getBlockNumber(): Promise<number> {
+    return await this.provider.getBlockNumber();
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get network configuration
+   */
+  getNetworkConfig(): NetworkConfig {
+    return this.networkConfig;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get ACTPKernel instance (for advanced usage)
+   */
+  getKernel(): ACTPKernel {
+    return this.kernel;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get EscrowVault instance (for advanced usage)
+   */
+  getEscrow(): EscrowVault {
+    return this.escrow;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get EventMonitor instance (for advanced usage)
+   */
+  getEvents(): EventMonitor {
+    return this.events;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get MessageSigner instance (for advanced usage)
+   *
+   * @throws Error if initialize() has not been called
+   */
+  getMessageSigner(): MessageSigner {
+    if (!this.messageSigner) {
+      throw new Error(
+        'BlockchainRuntime not initialized. Call initialize() before using MessageSigner. ' +
+        'This is required for proper EIP-712 domain setup.'
+      );
+    }
+    return this.messageSigner;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get EASHelper instance (for attestation operations)
+   *
+   * @throws Error if EAS config not provided or initialize() not called
+   */
+  getEASHelper(): EASHelper {
+    if (!this.easHelper) {
+      throw new Error(
+        'EASHelper not initialized. Provide easConfig in BlockchainRuntimeConfig and call initialize().'
+      );
+    }
+    return this.easHelper;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get attestation tracker instance
+   */
+  getAttestationTracker(): IUsedAttestationTracker {
+    return this.attestationTracker;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get nonce tracker instance (for monitoring/debugging)
+   *
+   * SECURITY FIX (MEDIUM-9): Exposed for monitoring nonce replay protection
+   */
+  getNonceTracker(): IReceivedNonceTracker {
+    return this.nonceTracker;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Check if attestation verification is required
+   */
+  isAttestationRequired(): boolean {
+    return this.requireAttestation;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Validate and normalize service hash for on-chain storage
+   *
+   * SECURITY FIX (CRITICAL): ACTPKernel expects bytes32 serviceHash.
+   * This method validates format and hashes raw strings if needed.
+   *
+   * @param serviceDescription - Service hash or description string
+   * @returns Valid bytes32 hash
+   */
+  private validateServiceHash(serviceDescription?: string): string {
+    const ZERO_HASH = '0x0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000';
+
+    if (!serviceDescription) {
+      return ZERO_HASH;
+    }
+
+    // If already a valid bytes32 hash, use it directly
+    if (ServiceHash.isValidHash(serviceDescription)) {
+      return serviceDescription;
+    }
+
+    // SECURITY FIX (CRITICAL): If it's a raw string (legacy format), hash it
+    // This ensures on-chain compatibility with the contract's bytes32 expectation
+    console.warn(
+      'BlockchainRuntime: serviceDescription is not a valid bytes32 hash. ' +
+      'Hashing it now. For best practice, use ServiceHash.hash() before calling createTransaction.'
+    );
+
+    return keccak256(toUtf8Bytes(serviceDescription));
+  }
+
+  // ============================================================================
+  // Gas Estimation (M-2)
+  // ============================================================================
+
+  /**
+   * Estimate gas for createTransaction operation
+   *
+   * SECURITY FIX (M-2): Pre-transaction gas estimation helps:
+   * - Prevent failed transactions due to insufficient gas
+   * - Allow users to make informed decisions about costs
+   * - Catch potential issues before spending gas
+   *
+   * @param params - Transaction parameters
+   * @returns Estimated gas limit and cost in wei
+   */
+  async estimateCreateTransactionGas(params: CreateTransactionParams): Promise<{
+    gasLimit: bigint;
+    gasCostWei: bigint;
+    gasCostGwei: string;
+  }> {
+    // Get current gas price
+    const feeData = await this.provider.getFeeData();
+    const gasPrice = feeData.gasPrice ?? 0n;
+
+    // V2: Use kernel.estimateGas.createTransaction() for precise estimation
+    // Current: Conservative estimate based on typical createTransaction costs
+    const estimatedGasLimit = 150000n;
+
+    const gasCostWei = estimatedGasLimit * gasPrice;
+    const gasCostGwei = (Number(gasCostWei) / 1e9).toFixed(4);
+
+    return {
+      gasLimit: estimatedGasLimit,
+      gasCostWei,
+      gasCostGwei,
+    };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Estimate gas for linkEscrow operation
+   *
+   * @param txId - Transaction ID
+   * @returns Estimated gas limit and cost
+   */
+  async estimateLinkEscrowGas(txId: string): Promise<{
+    gasLimit: bigint;
+    gasCostWei: bigint;
+    gasCostGwei: string;
+  }> {
+    const feeData = await this.provider.getFeeData();
+    const gasPrice = feeData.gasPrice ?? 0n;
+
+    // linkEscrow includes USDC approve + contract call
+    const estimatedGasLimit = 200000n; // Conservative estimate
+
+    const gasCostWei = estimatedGasLimit * gasPrice;
+    const gasCostGwei = (Number(gasCostWei) / 1e9).toFixed(4);
+
+    return {
+      gasLimit: estimatedGasLimit,
+      gasCostWei,
+      gasCostGwei,
+    };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Estimate gas for state transition
+   *
+   * @param txId - Transaction ID
+   * @param newState - Target state
+   * @returns Estimated gas limit and cost
+   */
+  async estimateTransitionGas(txId: string, newState: string): Promise<{
+    gasLimit: bigint;
+    gasCostWei: bigint;
+    gasCostGwei: string;
+  }> {
+    const feeData = await this.provider.getFeeData();
+    const gasPrice = feeData.gasPrice ?? 0n;
+
+    // State transitions are relatively cheap
+    const estimatedGasLimit = 80000n; // Conservative estimate
+
+    const gasCostWei = estimatedGasLimit * gasPrice;
+    const gasCostGwei = (Number(gasCostWei) / 1e9).toFixed(4);
+
+    return {
+      gasLimit: estimatedGasLimit,
+      gasCostWei,
+      gasCostGwei,
+    };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get current gas price information
+   *
+   * @returns Current gas price data
+   */
+  async getGasPrice(): Promise<{
+    gasPrice: bigint;
+    gasPriceGwei: string;
+    maxFeePerGas?: bigint;
+    maxPriorityFeePerGas?: bigint;
+  }> {
+    const feeData = await this.provider.getFeeData();
+
+    return {
+      gasPrice: feeData.gasPrice ?? 0n,
+      gasPriceGwei: ((Number(feeData.gasPrice ?? 0n) / 1e9)).toFixed(4),
+      maxFeePerGas: feeData.maxFeePerGas ?? undefined,
+      maxPriorityFeePerGas: feeData.maxPriorityFeePerGas ?? undefined,
+    };
+  }
+}