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TritCoin Architecture

Blockchain Structure

Blockchain Visualization

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Our blockchain visualization demonstrates TritCoin's balanced ternary representation using T (-1), 0, and 1. Unlike binary systems, this approach provides superior quantum resistance and computational efficiency.

Network Architecture

Network Visualization

The TritCoin network architecture follows a Sierpinski-inspired pattern for optimal distribution and redundancy. This structure provides natural fault tolerance and quantum-resistant communication paths through its triangular topology.

Our network architecture follows a Sierpinski-inspired pattern, creating a resilient and efficient topology that optimizes for both security and performance. This structure provides natural redundancy and quantum-resistant communication paths.

4.1 System Overview

Monorepo Structure

TritCoin utilizes a Turborepo-based monorepo architecture for optimal code organization and build efficiency:

typescript
1// Root workspace configuration
2interface WorkspaceConfig {
3 name: string;
4 dependencies: Record<string, string>;
5 workspaces: string[];
6 scripts: Record<string, string>;
7}
8
9// turbo.json configuration
10{
11 "$schema": "https://turbo.build/schema.json",
12 "pipeline": {
13 "build": {
14 "dependsOn": ["^build"],
15 "outputs": [".next/**", "dist/**"]
16 },
17 "test": {
18 "dependsOn": ["^build"],
19 "outputs": []
20 }
21 }
22}

Core Technologies

Our architecture leverages industry-standard technologies:

  • Next.js: Server-side rendering and routing
  • React: Component-based UI architecture
  • TypeScript: End-to-end type safety
  • Styled-components: CSS-in-JS styling
  • React Router: Dynamic routing
  • i18n: Internationalization support

Integration Points

typescript
1// Core application setup
2import { AppProps } from 'next/app';
3import { ThemeProvider } from 'styled-components';
4
5const TritApp: React.FC<AppProps> = ({ Component, pageProps }) => {
6 return (
7 <ThemeProvider theme={tritTheme}>
8 <Component {...pageProps} />
9 </ThemeProvider>
10 );
11};

4.4 Consensus Mechanism

Proof-of-Work Implementation

Optimized for our Next.js architecture:

typescript
1class TritMiner {
2 private readonly difficulty: number;
3 private readonly blockTemplate: TritBlock;
4
5 async mine(): Promise<TritBlock> {
6 // Web Worker implementation for non-blocking mining
7 return new Promise((resolve) => {
8 const worker = new Worker('/mining-worker.ts');
9 worker.postMessage({ blockTemplate: this.blockTemplate });
10 worker.onmessage = (e) => resolve(e.data);
11 });
12 }
13}
14
15// Mining status component
16const MiningStatus: React.FC<{
17 miner: TritMiner;
18 status: MiningStatus;
19}> = ({ miner, status }) => {
20 return (
21 <StyledMiningStatus>
22 <HashRate value={status.hashRate} />
23 <Difficulty value={status.difficulty} />
24 <BlockProgress value={status.progress} />
25 </StyledMiningStatus>
26 );
27};

Difficulty Adjustment

typescript
1class DifficultyAdjuster {
2 private readonly targetBlockTime: number;
3 private readonly adjustmentWindow: number;
4
5 calculateNextDifficulty(
6 blockHistory: TritBlock[]
7 ): number {
8 // Implementation
9 return newDifficulty;
10 }
11}
Our mining implementation utilizes Web Workers to ensure the UI remains responsive during intensive mining operations, while maintaining type safety through TypeScript interfaces.

State Management

Blockchain State

Implemented using TypeScript and React context:

typescript
1interface BlockchainState {
2 blocks: TritBlock[];
3 mempool: TritTransaction[];
4 peers: PeerInfo[];
5 syncing: boolean;
6}
7
8const BlockchainContext = React.createContext<BlockchainState>(null);
9
10export const BlockchainProvider: React.FC = ({ children }) => {
11 const [state, dispatch] = useReducer(blockchainReducer, initialState);
12
13 return (
14 <BlockchainContext.Provider value={state}>
15 {children}
16 </BlockchainContext.Provider>
17 );
18};

Storage Optimizations

typescript
1class BlockStorage {
2 private readonly db: Level;
3
4 async saveBlock(block: TritBlock): Promise<void> {
5 await this.db.put(
6 block.hash.toString(),
7 JSON.stringify(block)
8 );
9 }
10
11 async getBlock(hash: TritHash): Promise<TritBlock> {
12 const data = await this.db.get(hash.toString());
13 return JSON.parse(data) as TritBlock;
14 }
15}

Future Evolution

Our architecture is designed for extensibility:

  • Modular component structure
  • Type-safe API interfaces
  • Scalable state management
  • Efficient build pipeline
  • Comprehensive testing framework

All components are built with:

  • Full TypeScript support
  • React best practices
  • Next.js optimization
  • Styled-components theming
  • i18n compatibility