Design Rationale

Protocol Agnostic Design

The virtual machine is designed to be protocol-agnostic for several reasons:

1. Flexibility

   • Support for different MPC protocols without architectural changes
   • Easy integration of new protocols as they are developed
   • Ability to switch protocols based on specific requirements

2. Future-Proofing

   • Not tied to limitations of specific protocols
   • Can adapt to advances in MPC research
   • Supports hybrid protocol approaches

Extensibility

The architecture emphasizes extensibility through:

1. Modular Design

   • Clear separation of concerns
   • Plugin system for new instructions
   • Customizable optimization passes

2. Abstract Interfaces

   • Protocol-independent instruction definitions
   • Flexible memory model
   • Extensible register system