One of the most interesting challenges when working with blockchain is maintaining precise synchronization between on-chain transactions and our off-chain system. In this article, I'll share how i've solved this challenge in Equillar: how I convert the result of a Soroban smart contract call into a PHP Doctrine entity, achieving an exact replica of the blockchain state in our database.
Equillar is a PHP/Symfony-based fintech platform that serves as both an educational resource and a local development foundation for prototyping blockchain solutions. This article explores how Equillar uses PHP-Stellar SDK to perform blockchain operations, providing insights into integration patterns you can apply in your own projects.
What you'll learn: How to integrate PHP applications with Stellar blockchain, from key-pair generation to smart contract deployment and execution.
Lately, I've been fascinated by the intersection of blockchain technology, smart contracts, and the fintech world. The potential to create transparent, efficient, and accessible financial systems using decentralized technologies has captured my imagination.
As a developer who's spent considerable time working with PHP and Symfony, I found myself constantly thinking: "What if I could combine the reliability and developer experience of these mature technologies with the innovation of blockchain?"