Cradera FinTech platform MVP

Cradera is a premium digital asset platform tailored for strict manual custodial services, Institutional clients, and elite VIP users. The workflow requires clients to register, pass Identity Verification (KYC), and coordinate transactions manually.

Project Structure

• /api: Express.js backend API (Hardened for production).
• /client: Vite/React frontend dashboard.

Tech Stack

• Backend: Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB (Atlas).
• Security: JWT, bcryptjs, Helmet, Express Rate Limit, Mongo Sanitize.
• Frontend: Vite, React, Vanilla CSS, Axios.
• Email: Resend API.

Environment Configuration

Both the API and Client require environment variables. Refer to the .env.example files in their respective directories:

• API .env.example
• Client .env.example

Running Locally

1. Start the API (Port 5000)

cd api
npm install
npm run dev

2. Start the Client (Port 5173)

cd client
npm install
npm run dev

Production Deployment

Backend (e.g., Render)

1. Set the Root Directory to api.
2. Build Command: npm install
3. Start Command: node src/server.js
4. Configure all environment variables from api/.env.example.

Frontend (e.g., Vercel)

1. Set the Root Directory to client.
2. Framework Preset: Vite.
3. Configure VITE_API_URL pointing to your deployed API (e.g., https://api.cradera.com/api/v1).
4. Ensure the backend CORS configuration allows your frontend domain.

Standardized API

The platform uses a versioned API structure: GET /api/v1/health for health checks. All endpoints return a standardized JSON format: { success: boolean, message?: string, data?: any }.

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