Developer Guide

Welcome to the ArcusX Developer Guide. This comprehensive guide will help you understand, integrate with, and extend the ArcusX platform.

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Overview

ArcusX is a decentralized freelancing platform built on Stellar blockchain technology. This guide provides technical documentation for developers who want to:

• Understand the platform architecture

• Integrate with ArcusX APIs

• Build applications on top of ArcusX

• Contribute to the platform development

• Extend platform functionality

What You Can Build

With ArcusX, developers can:

• Integrate Escrow Functionality: Use our escrow system powered by Trustless Work smart contracts

• Build Client Applications: Create custom interfaces for task management

• Develop Worker Tools: Build applications to help workers manage tasks and earnings

• Create Automation Tools: Automate workflows using our REST API

• Build Analytics Dashboards: Access platform data for insights and reporting

• Develop Mobile Applications: Use our APIs to create mobile experiences

Documentation Structure

This developer guide is organized into several sections:

Getting Started

• Setup and Installation: Environment setup and configuration

• Authentication: How to authenticate API requests

• First Integration: Build your first integration step-by-step

API Reference

• REST API: Complete endpoint documentation

• Request/Response Formats: Data structures and schemas

• Error Handling: Error codes and handling strategies

• Rate Limits: Understanding API limits

Services and SDKs

• Frontend Services: TypeScript services for React applications

• Escrow Service: Trustless Work escrow operations

• Authentication Service: User authentication and session management

• Admin Service: Administrative operations

Stellar Integration

• Network Configuration: Testnet vs Mainnet

• Wallet Integration: Connecting Stellar wallets

• Transaction Handling: Creating and signing transactions

• Smart Contracts: Working with Trustless Work escrows

Architecture

• System Architecture: High-level system design

• Database Schema: Data models and relationships

• Security Model: Security practices and considerations

• Performance Optimization: Caching and optimization strategies

Prerequisites

Before starting, you should have:

• Basic understanding of REST APIs

• Familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript

• Knowledge of blockchain concepts (helpful but not required)

• Understanding of Stellar network basics

• Development environment set up (Node.js, PHP, MySQL)

Quick Start

The fastest way to get started:

1. Review Architecture: Understand how ArcusX works

2. Setup Environment: Configure your development environment

3. Get API Access: Understand authentication requirements

4. Build First Integration: Follow the integration guide

5. Explore APIs: Review API reference documentation

Key Concepts

Escrow System

ArcusX uses Trustless Work smart contracts for escrow management. Funds are held in blockchain-based contracts that execute automatically based on predefined rules.

Task Lifecycle

Tasks progress through stages: creation → proposals → selection → escrow creation → funding → work → completion → payment release.

Authentication

ArcusX uses JWT tokens for API authentication. Users authenticate through email/password or OAuth providers (Google, GitHub).

Blockchain Integration

All payments are processed through Stellar blockchain using USDC. Transactions are fast (3-5 seconds), transparent, and immutable.

Development Workflow

1. Local Setup: Set up local development environment

2. API Testing: Use Testnet for testing without real funds

3. Development: Build and test integrations

4. Testing: Comprehensive testing before deployment

5. Deployment: Deploy to production environment

Resources

• API Base URL: https://arcusx.pro/api (Production), http://arcusx.pro/api (Development)

• Stellar Testnet: https://horizon-testnet.stellar.org

• Stellar Mainnet: https://horizon.stellar.org

• Trustless Work Docs: https://docs.trustlesswork.com/

• Stellar Docs: https://developers.stellar.org/

Support

For developer support:

• Review documentation thoroughly

• Check FAQ section for common questions

• Review code examples in documentation

• Contact support through official channels

Next Steps

• Read the Architecture Overview to understand the system

• Follow the API Integration Guide to build your first integration

• Review the API Reference for detailed endpoint documentation

Let's build something great with ArcusX!