1. Introduction
This document outlines the comprehensive technical architecture for the Recycle Guru project. The architecture is designed to be scalable, secure, and decentralized, leveraging the power of the Amadeus blockchain to create a transparent and efficient circular economy for electronic waste. It details the system components, data flows, and the integration of various technologies required to bring the Recycle Guru agent to life.
2. Architectural Principles
The design of the Recycle Guru platform is guided by the following core principles:
Decentralization: To ensure trust and transparency, key processes such as reward distribution and governance are managed on the Amadeus blockchain.
Scalability: The architecture is designed to handle a growing number of users and transactions, with a clear path for scaling individual components.
Security: Security is a primary concern at every layer of the architecture, from user authentication to smart contract execution.
Modularity: The system is composed of modular components, allowing for independent development, testing, and deployment.
User-Centricity: The architecture is designed to support a seamless and intuitive user experience, abstracting away the complexities of the underlying blockchain technology.
3. System Architecture Overview
The Recycle Guru architecture is composed of four primary layers: the Frontend (Client-side), the Backend (Server-side), the Blockchain Layer (Amadeus), and External Services. These layers work in concert to provide the full functionality of the platform.
4. Detailed Component Description
4.1. Frontend (Client-side)
The frontend is the primary interface for users to interact with the Recycle Guru platform. It will be developed as a responsive web application and potentially native mobile applications for iOS and Android.
Component | Technology | Description |
|---|---|---|
Web Application | React / Vue.js | Provides a rich, interactive user experience for device registration, valuation, and tracking. |
Mobile Application | React Native / Flutter | Offers a native mobile experience with features like push notifications and camera integration for device scanning. |
Wallet Integration | Ethers.js / Web3.js | Securely connects to users' Amadeus wallets for transaction signing and token management. |
Frontend designed by Manus
https://recycleguru-qvc7hjps.manus.space/#how-it-works
4.2. Backend (Server-side)
The backend is responsible for business logic, data management, and communication between the frontend and the blockchain.
Component | Technology | Description |
|---|---|---|
API Server | Node.js (Express) / Python (Django) | Exposes a RESTful API for the frontend to consume. Handles user authentication, data validation, and business logic. |
Database | PostgreSQL / MongoDB | Stores non-blockchain data such as user profiles, device information, and recycling partner details. |
Recycle Guru Agent | Python (AI/ML libraries) | The core AI component. Responsible for device value estimation using machine learning models and external data sources. [Recycle Guru MCP Agent Integration Guide]( https://ecency.com/hive-138376/@chrisaiki/recycle-guru-mcp-agent-integration) |
Job Queue | Redis / RabbitMQ | Manages asynchronous tasks such as sending notifications and processing reward distributions. |
4.3. Blockchain Layer (Amadeus)
The blockchain layer is the foundation of trust and transparency in the Recycle Guru ecosystem. It is built on the Amadeus protocol.
Component | Technology | Description |
|---|---|---|
Ecocycle ($ECO) Token | Amadeus Smart Contract | An ERC-20 compliant token on the Amadeus network, representing the native currency of the ecosystem. |
Tokenomics Contract | Amadeus Smart Contract | Manages the distribution of Recycle-to-Earn rewards, staking, and the token burn mechanism. |
Governance Contract | Amadeus Smart Contract | Enables token holders to vote on platform proposals, facilitating decentralized governance. |
4.4. External Services
The platform integrates with several external services to enhance its functionality.
Service | Description |
|---|---|
Decentralized Identity | Integration with zkVerify for secure and private user verification to prevent abuse of the reward system. |
Device Valuation APIs | Connects to external APIs from electronics resale markets to gather real-time pricing data for the valuation agent. |
Cloud Infrastructure | Deployed on a cloud platform like AWS or Google Cloud for scalability and reliability. |
5. Data Flow: User Recycles a Device
Device Registration: The user submits details and photos of their device through the frontend application.
Value Estimation: The API server sends the device information to the Recycle Guru Agent. The agent analyzes the data, queries external valuation APIs, and returns an estimated value.
Recycling Path Selection: The user chooses a recycling partner from a list provided by the platform.
Verification: The recycling partner receives the device and verifies its condition. They then trigger a confirmation through a dedicated partner portal.
Reward Distribution: Upon verification, the backend instructs the Tokenomics Smart Contract on the Amadeus blockchain to distribute the corresponding amount of $ECO tokens to the user's wallet.
Transaction Record: The transaction is immutably recorded on the Amadeus blockchain, providing a transparent audit trail.
6. Deployment and Infrastructure
The platform will be deployed on a modern cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability and scalability.
Frontend: Deployed on a static hosting service like Vercel or AWS S3/CloudFront.
Backend: Containerized using Docker and orchestrated with Kubernetes for automated scaling and management.
Database: A managed database service (e.g., Amazon RDS, MongoDB Atlas) will be used for reliability and ease of maintenance.
Blockchain Nodes: The backend will connect to Amadeus network nodes to interact with the smart contracts.
7. Smart Contract Architecture
The Recycle Guru platform relies on four primary smart contracts deployed on the Amadeus blockchain:
The Ecocycle Token Contract implements the ERC-20 standard and manages the creation, transfer, and burning of $ECO tokens. The Tokenomics Contract handles the core economic logic, including the distribution of Recycle-to-Earn rewards, staking mechanisms, and token burn operations. The Governance Contract enables decentralized decision-making by allowing token holders to propose and vote on platform changes. Finally, the Identity Verification Contract integrates with decentralized identity providers to ensure that each user is uniquely verified and to enforce reward limits that prevent abuse.
8. Security Considerations
Smart Contract Audits: All smart contracts will undergo rigorous security audits by reputable firms before deployment.
Data Encryption: All sensitive user data will be encrypted both in transit and at rest.
Authentication: Secure authentication mechanisms (e.g., JWT) will be used to protect user accounts.
Abuse Prevention: The integration with decentralized identity providers is a key security feature to prevent fraudulent reward claims.
More about the project:
https://ecency.com/recycle/@chrisaiki/recycle-guru-an-autonomous-agent