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Introduction

Welcome to Equillar, an open-source fintech platform that enables collaborative investment on the Stellar blockchain using Soroban smart contracts.

What is Equillar?​

Equillar is a decentralized investment platform that connects companies seeking funding with investors looking for opportunities. Built on Stellar's blockchain technology, it provides a transparent, secure, and efficient way to manage investments and returns.

Key Features​

  • 🏢 Company Fundraising: Companies can create investment projects and receive funding in stablecoins (USDC, EURC)
  • 💰 Investor Portfolio: Investors can browse projects, invest, and track their returns in real-time
  • 🔐 Blockchain Security: All contracts are deployed on Soroban, Stellar's smart contract platform
  • 📊 Transparent Payments: Automated payment schedules with full transparency
  • 🛡️ Reserve Fund: Built-in protection mechanism to guarantee investor payments

How It Works​

  1. Companies create investment projects with defined terms (interest rate, lock-up period, return type)
  2. Administrators review and approve projects
  3. Companies activate approved projects on the blockchain
  4. Investors connect their Stellar wallet and invest in active projects
  5. Smart Contracts manage funds, withdrawals, and automated payments to investors

Technology Stack​

Equillar is built with modern, battle-tested technologies:

  • Backend: PHP 8.x with Symfony 7.3 framework
  • Frontend: React 18 with TypeScript and Material UI
  • Blockchain: Soroban smart contracts written in Rust
  • Database: PostgreSQL
  • Integration: Symfony UX with Webpack Encore

Getting Started​

Ready to explore Equillar? Check out our guides:

Contributing​

Equillar is open source and welcomes contributions from the community. Whether you're a developer, designer, or documentation writer, there are many ways to get involved.

Visit our GitHub repository to learn more about contributing to the project.