To start with, it would be helpful to clarify the differences between the various components of "Sablier", some of which may confuse new users.
- The Sablier Protocol: A collection of persistent, non-upgradeable smart contracts that together create a protocol which facilitates streaming of ERC-20 assets on Ethereum and other EVM blockchains.
- The Sablier Interface: A web interface that allows for easy interaction with the Sablier Protocol. The interface is only one of many ways to interact with the Sablier Protocol.
- Sablier Labs: the company that developed the Sablier Protocol, the user interfaces associated with it, and the documentation website you are reading now.
- Sablier V1: the first version of The Sablier Protocol, originally released in 2019.
- Sablier V2: the latest version of The Sablier Protocol.
Sablier is a token distribution protocol developed with Ethereum smart contracts, designed to facilitate by-the-second payments for cryptocurrencies, specifically ERC-20 assets. The protocol employs a set of persistent and non-upgradable smart contracts that prioritize security, censorship resistance, self-custody, and functionality without the need for trusted intermediaries who may selectively restrict access.
Currently, there are two major versions of the protocol: V1, which is available under GNU V3, and V2, which is licensed under BUSL-1.1. Both protocol versions are open-source and can be accessed on Sablier's GitHub page. Detailed technical reference for each version can be found in the Contracts section of this website.
As long as the Ethereum blockchain continues to exist, every version of Sablier that gets deployed will operate continuously and without interruption, with a guarantee of 100% uptime.
