BondConnect

Architecture

The above image offers a high-level overview of the BondConnect architecture, showcasing the scope of BondConnect and emphasizing the components and APIs mentioned below.

In general, the BondConnect project provides three main components:

• WebApp: User interface for platform management and user experience.
• API REST (Node.js Servers): API for user management, payments, and communication with the blockchain, protected by API Key.
• Smart Contracts on Blockchain: Set of smart contracts deployed for the issuance, management, and operation of bonds and smart accounts.

Each of these components interacts to provide a secure, efficient, and transparent platform for the issuance, management, and marketing of bonds on blockchain technology.

Project Objective

The objective of the BondConnect project is to create a secure and efficient platform for issuing, managing, and trading bonds. It aims to bridge the gap between traditional finance and blockchain technology, providing a seamless experience for users. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, BondConnect seeks to increase transparency, reduce costs, and enhance the overall bond market ecosystem.

Project Motivation

The BondConnect project is motivated by the need to create a secure, efficient, and transparent platform for issuing, managing, and trading bonds. By leveraging blockchain technology, we aim to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the digital world, providing a seamless experience for users and increasing the overall efficiency of the bond market ecosystem.

Essential Functionalities

BondConnect has several defined functionalities that enhance its capabilities. These functionalities are listed below:

• F1: Integration of multiple blockchain networks for bond trading.
• F2: User-friendly interface for managing bond issuance and trading.
• F3: Secure transaction processing with built-in cryptographic features.
• F4: Support for various bond types and structures.
• F5: Comprehensive API documentation for developers to facilitate integration.
• F6: Real-time monitoring of bond transactions and market status.

Expected Benefits of BondConnect

BondConnect is designed to bring numerous benefits to the bond market ecosystem. Some of the expected benefits include:

• E1: Increased transparency in bond transactions, enabling stakeholders to track and verify transactions in real-time.
• E2: Reduced costs in bond issuance and trading, achieved through the automation of processes and elimination of intermediaries.
• E3: Enhanced security with built-in cryptographic features, protecting transactions and data from unauthorized access.
• E4: Improved market efficiency with real-time monitoring, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions and respond to market changes.
• E5: Facilitated integration with comprehensive API documentation, allowing developers to easily integrate BondConnect with existing systems.

Quick Setup Guide

Steps to Run the Project

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/NGI-TRUSTCHAIN/BondConnect.git
cd BondConnect

Option 1 - Run in local in the host machine

2. Create a .env file in the root with the following:

MONGO_URL=mongodb+srv://xxx:[email protected]/BondConnect?retryWrites=true&w=majority&appName=Cluster0
PORT=xxxx

3. Install dependencies:

cd webapp
npm install
cd ../tokenization-API/ERC20
npm install
cd ../SA
npm install

4. Start all services:

# Start webapp
cd webapp
npm start

# In a new terminal, start ERC20
cd tokenization-API/ERC20
npm start

# In another terminal, start SA
cd tokenization-API/SA
npm start

Note

To use your own MongoDB, register at https://cloud.mongodb.com/ and replace the MONGO_URL in your .env.

Option 2 - Run project in Docker Containers

To initiate the BondConnect project and its associated MongoDB database as outlined in the docker-compose file, execute the following command within the project directory using a command console:

docker-compose up --build -d 
# The --build option is used to construct the Docker images for the BondConnect web application, SA, and ERC20.
# The -d option enables detached execution, ensuring the command console remains available for further use.