Components

System Components Detail

Microservices Architecture

Service
Responsibility
Technologies
Integrations

User Service

User management, authentication, profiles

Node.js, JWT, bcrypt

AWS Cognito, RDS

Transaction Service

Transaction processing, history, validation

Java/Spring Boot

Arbitrum L3, RDS, Oracle

Payment Service

Payment processing, settlements

Node.js, Express

HiFi API, Redis

KYC Service

Identity verification, compliance

Python, FastAPI

Sumsub, S3, RDS

Notification Service

Push, SMS, Email notifications

Node.js

AWS SNS, SES

Audit Service

Logging, compliance reporting

Python

CloudWatch, S3

AI/LLM Options Comparison

LLM Option
Strengths
Best Use Case
Pricing Model

OpenAI GPT-4

Most capable, extensive training

Complex conversations, analysis

Per token

Anthropic Claude

Safety-focused, reliable

Customer support, compliance

Per token

AWS Bedrock

AWS integrated, multiple models

AWS ecosystem integration

Per token + AWS

Google Vertex AI

Google ecosystem, PaLM models

Multi-modal applications

Per request

Database Architecture

AWS RDS Aurora PostgreSQL:

Auto-scaling read replicas for high availability

  • Automatic scaling based on demand and traffic patterns

  • Multiple read replicas distributed across availability zones

  • Load balancing for optimal read performance

Point-in-time recovery and automated backups

  • Continuous backup with 35-day retention period

  • Point-in-time recovery to any second within the backup window

  • Automated daily backups with configurable backup windows

Encryption at rest using AWS KMS

  • AES-256 encryption for all database storage

  • AWS Key Management Service integration for key rotation

  • Encrypted backup files and database snapshots

Multi-AZ deployment for disaster recovery

  • Synchronous replication across multiple availability zones

  • Automatic failover capabilities for high availability

  • Cross-region backup replication for disaster recovery scenarios

Service Details

User Service

Core Functionality:

  • User account creation, modification, and lifecycle management

  • Authentication and authorization using JWT tokens

  • User profile management and preferences storage

  • Password encryption using bcrypt for secure storage

Technology Stack:

  • Runtime: Node.js for scalable server-side JavaScript execution

  • Security: JWT for stateless authentication and bcrypt for password hashing

  • Integration: AWS Cognito for identity management and RDS for data persistence

Transaction Service

Core Functionality:

  • Real-time transaction processing and validation

  • Transaction history management and reporting

  • Balance calculations and account reconciliation

  • Integration with blockchain networks for immutable records

Technology Stack:

  • Framework: Java Spring Boot for enterprise-grade application development

  • Integration: Arbitrum L3 blockchain, RDS database, and Oracle systems

  • Features: High-performance transaction processing with audit trails

Payment Service

Core Functionality:

  • Payment gateway integration and processing

  • Settlement management and reconciliation

  • Multi-currency payment support

  • Real-time payment status updates

Technology Stack:

  • Runtime: Node.js with Express framework for RESTful API development

  • Integration: HiFi API for payment processing and Redis for caching

  • Performance: High-throughput payment processing with sub-second response times

KYC Service

Core Functionality:

  • Identity verification and document authentication

  • Compliance monitoring and reporting

  • Risk assessment and fraud detection

  • Regulatory requirement management

Technology Stack:

  • Framework: Python FastAPI for high-performance API development

  • Integration: Sumsub for identity verification, S3 for document storage, RDS for data management

  • Compliance: Automated AML/KYC processes with real-time verification

Notification Service

Core Functionality:

  • Multi-channel notification delivery (push, SMS, email)

  • Real-time notification routing and delivery

  • Notification preferences and subscription management

  • Delivery status tracking and analytics

Technology Stack:

  • Runtime: Node.js for event-driven notification processing

  • Integration: AWS SNS for push notifications and AWS SES for email delivery

  • Scalability: Auto-scaling based on notification volume

Audit Service

Core Functionality:

  • Comprehensive system logging and audit trail maintenance

  • Compliance reporting and regulatory documentation

  • Security event monitoring and alerting

  • Data retention and archival management

Technology Stack:

  • Language: Python for data processing and analysis

  • Integration: CloudWatch for monitoring and S3 for long-term storage

  • Compliance: Automated compliance reporting with configurable retention policies

Architecture Benefits

Scalability

  • Microservices Design: Independent scaling of individual services based on demand

  • Auto-scaling Infrastructure: Automatic resource allocation during peak usage

  • Load Balancing: Distributed traffic handling across multiple service instances

Reliability

  • Fault Isolation: Service failures contained within individual microservices

  • Redundancy: Multiple availability zone deployment for high availability

  • Backup and Recovery: Automated backup systems with point-in-time recovery

Security

  • Service Isolation: Each microservice operates in isolated environments

  • Encryption: End-to-end encryption for data in transit and at rest

  • Access Control: Role-based access control with JWT authentication

Maintainability

  • Technology Diversity: Best-fit technology selection for each service

  • Independent Deployment: Individual service updates without system-wide downtime

  • Clear Separation: Well-defined service boundaries and responsibilities

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