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Infrastructure

Beyond's backend infrastructure is designed to support robust, scalable, and secure cross-chain operations. This document outlines the core components powering the overall system.

Core Components​

1. Bitcoin Integration​

  • Full Nodes (RPCs)

    • Validate and relay transactions
    • Maintain latest blockchain state
    • Monitor network connectivity

  • Mempool Management

    • Track unconfirmed transactions
    • Prioritize bridging and indexing operations

  • Custom Indexers

    • Parse blockchain data for:
      • Ordinals (inscriptions and metadata)
      • BRC-20 (token operations)
      • Runes (protocol-specific rules)
    • Enable fast querying and efficient processing

2. Ethereum Integration​

  • Full Nodes
    • Handle transaction validation and broadcasting
    • Maintain connectivity with L2 rollups
    • Monitor mempool for bridging events

3. Data Management​

  • Relational Database (a.k.a. the 'Registry')

    • Store user accounts and balances
    • Track cross-chain transaction history
    • Index metadata for efficient queries
    • Support various business logic and data models

  • Caching Layer

    • Cache frequent data (mempool state, balances)
    • Reduce database load and latency
    • Optimize API response times

4. Security Infrastructure​

  • Network Security

    • Firewall and IDS/IPS systems
    • Rate limiting for DoS protection
    • TLS encryption for all communications

  • System Security

    • Hardened OS configurations
    • Container isolation
    • Regular security patches

  • Data Protection

    • AES-256 encryption at rest
    • TLS 1.2+ in transit
    • Regular encrypted backups

5. Monitoring & Performance​

  • System Monitoring

    • Real-time performance metrics
    • Automated alerting system
    • Resource utilization tracking

  • Load Distribution

    • API traffic load balancing
    • Horizontal scaling capability
    • Geographic distribution

Architecture Benefits​

  1. High Availability

    • Decoupled components
    • Redundant systems
    • Automated failover

  2. Scalability

    • Modular design
    • Independent scaling
    • Resource optimization

  3. Security

    • Multi-layer protection
    • Regular audits
    • Industry-grade compliance

All the infrastructure is continuously monitored and updated to maintain optimal performance and security as the Beyond ecosystem grows.