Decentralized Cross-Chain Exchange

A decentralized cross-chain exchange built using .NET Core that allows users to trade cryptocurrencies across different blockchains without relying on a centralized authority. The exchange operates peer-to-peer, ensuring security and privacy for users while maintaining full control over their funds.

Features

• Cross-Chain Trading: Trade assets across different blockchains.
• Decentralized: No central authority or third party needed for trades.
• Secure: All transactions are cryptographically signed and validated.
• P2P Network: Built using a peer-to-peer architecture to ensure privacy and censorship resistance.
• Open-Source: Fully transparent and verifiable by the community.

Technology Stack

• .NET Core: Backend logic and API services.
• Stacks.js: Blockchain interactions and smart contract management.
• Docker: Containerization for easy deployment.

Prerequisites

Before running the project, ensure you have the following installed:

• Docker
• Docker Compose

Getting Started

Installation

1. Create Docker Network

   docker network create docker-network

2. Install Postgres Database

   docker pull postgres
   docker run --name postgres1 -e POSTGRES_PASSWORD=mysecretpassword --network docker-network -d postgres

3. Install .NET Core Restful API

   docker build -t nochainswap-api -f NoChainSwap.API/Dockerfile .
   docker run --name nochainswap-api1 -p 8080:443 -e ASPNETCORE_URLS="https://+" -e ASPNETCORE_HTTPS_PORTS=8080 --network docker-network nochainswap-api &

4. Install STX Wallet microservice:

   docker build -t stacks-wallet .
   docker run --name wallet-stx -p 3000:3000 --network docker-network stacks-wallet

5. Install React Frontend:

   docker build -t nochainswap-app .
   docker run --name nochainswap-app1 -p 443:443 nochainswap-app

6. Once the application is up and running, you can access it in your browser at http://localhost:5000.

Configuration

By default, the application uses a test environment for the supported blockchains. To configure the exchange for production or add more chains, modify the environment variables in the docker-compose.yml file.

For example:

environment:
  - NETWORK=mainnet
  - SUPPORTED_CHAINS=bitcoin,ethereum,stacks
  - API_KEY=your-api-key