TOPAYCHAIN

TOPAYCHAIN is a decentralized blockchain platform designed for secure, scalable, and efficient transactions. Built with Go, TOPAYCHAIN supports decentralized applications (DApps), utility tokens, and advanced features to empower communities and developers worldwide.

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Features

• Blockchain Core:

  • Immutable ledger for secure and transparent transactions.
  • Efficient state management for balances and tokenomics.

• Wallet System:

  • Secure wallet creation, recovery, and management.
  • Digital signature support for transaction signing.

• Consensus Algorithms:

  • Proof of Stake (PoS) for energy efficiency.
  • Flexible support for other consensus mechanisms.

• Utility Token:

  • Integrated tokenomics for managing balances and transaction fees.
  • Rewards system for miners and validators.

• P2P Networking:

  • Seamless peer-to-peer node communication.
  • Blockchain synchronization for decentralized integrity.

• API Integration:

  • RESTful API for external interactions.
  • Middleware for authentication and logging.

• Persistence and Scalability:

  • File-based and database storage options.
  • Cache layer for improved performance.

• Smart Contract Support (Future Goal):

  • Enable DApp development and execution of decentralized logic.

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Directory Structure

topaychain/
├── cmd/                         # Main entry point for the application
│   └── main.go                  # The main application file
├── internal/                    # Internal application logic
│   ├── blockchain/              # Blockchain-specific logic
│   ├── common/                  # Common utilities and components
│   ├── wallet/                  # Wallet-related functionality
│   ├── consensus/               # Consensus algorithms
│   ├── storage/                 # Persistent storage
│   ├── smart_contracts/         # Smart contract functionality
│   ├── api/                     # API server setup and routes
│   └── network/                 # P2P networking for blockchain nodes
├── pkg/                         # Shared reusable packages
├── scripts/                     # Helper scripts for running, building, and testing
├── tests/                       # Unit and integration tests
├── docs/                        # Documentation
├── Dockerfile                   # Dockerfile for containerization
├── docker-compose.yml           # Multi-node deployment configuration
├── go.mod                       # Go module file for dependency management
└── README.md                    # Project documentation

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Go (1.20 or later)
• Docker (optional, for containerized deployment)
• MongoDB (optional, for database storage)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/topaychain.git
   cd topaychain

2. Build the project:

   go build ./cmd/main.go

3. Run the application:

   ./main

Using Docker

1. Build and run the Docker container:

   docker-compose up --build

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API Usage

TOPAYCHAIN provides a RESTful API for external interactions. Example endpoints:

• GET /blocks: Retrieve the current blockchain.
• POST /transactions: Submit a new transaction.
• GET /wallets: Retrieve wallet information.

For detailed API documentation, see docs/api.md.

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Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch:

   git checkout -b feature-name

3. Commit your changes:

   git commit -m "Add new feature"

4. Push to your branch:

   git push origin feature-name

5. Submit a pull request.

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License

This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0. See the LICENSE file for details.

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Contact

• Website: Topay Foundation
• Roadmap: Topay Roadmap
• About Us: About the Foundation

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Acknowledgments

We thank the open-source community for their contributions and inspiration, which have made this project possible. Together, let's build a decentralized future!