Blockchain and External System Integration

1.1 Overview

CapsureLabs integrates blockchain technologies and external systems to enable decentralized functionalities such as smart contract interaction, NFT management, and data analytics. This integration allows CapsureLabs to offer transparent, secure, and tamper-resistant operations for its users, including asset tracking, transaction handling, and cross-platform interoperability. This section details the platform's architecture for blockchain interaction, describes the major components, and provides sample code to demonstrate various integration scenarios.

1.2 Key Components of Blockchain Integration

Decentralized programs running on the blockchain, automating key processes (e.g., NFT minting, DAO voting).

1.3 Smart Contract Integration

To interact with blockchain directly, CapsureLabs deploys smart contracts, primarily written in Solidity for Ethereum-based networks. Here are some key functions that showcase the smart contract interaction.

Simple Smart Contract for NFT Minting

The following code shows a basic implementation of an NFT minting contract using the ERC721 standard for NFTs.

Solidity Code for NFT Minting Contract

// SPDX-License-Identifier: MIT
pragma solidity ^0.8.0;

import "@openzeppelin/contracts/token/ERC721/ERC721.sol";
import "@openzeppelin/contracts/access/Ownable.sol";

contract CapsureNFT is ERC721, Ownable {
    uint256 private _tokenIdCounter;

    constructor() ERC721("CapsureNFT", "CPTNFT") {}

    function mintNFT(address to) public onlyOwner returns (uint256) {
        uint256 newTokenId = _tokenIdCounter;
        _safeMint(to, newTokenId);
        _tokenIdCounter++;
        return newTokenId;
    }
}

This smart contract allows CapsureLabs to mint NFTs representing unique assets, enabling users to own and trade these assets on the platform. The _safeMint() function creates a new NFT and assigns it to the specified address (to), while the _tokenIdCounter keeps track of the current NFT ID.

Integration with Smart Contracts from JavaScript (Web3.js)

To interact with deployed contracts, the CapsureLabs platform uses Web3.js to call the smart contract functions and handle asset-related transactions.

JavaScript Code for Interacting with NFT Contract

const Web3 = require('web3');
const web3 = new Web3("https://mainnet.infura.io/v3/YOUR_INFURA_PROJECT_ID");

const contractABI = [ /* ABI Array */ ];
const contractAddress = "0xYourContractAddress";
const nftContract = new web3.eth.Contract(contractABI, contractAddress);

// Mint NFT function call
async function mintNFT(userAddress, privateKey) {
    const data = nftContract.methods.mintNFT(userAddress).encodeABI();
    const tx = {
        to: contractAddress,
        data: data,
        gas: 2000000
    };

    const signedTx = await web3.eth.accounts.signTransaction(tx, privateKey);
    const receipt = await web3.eth.sendSignedTransaction(signedTx.rawTransaction);
    console.log('NFT Minted, Transaction Hash:', receipt.transactionHash);
}

In this example, the JavaScript function mintNFT interacts with the smart contract’s mintNFT function to mint a new NFT for the specified user. The code sends a signed transaction to the Ethereum network, ensuring the transaction’s authenticity and integrity.

1.4 Integration with Blockchain Wallets

CapsureLabs allows users to connect their blockchain wallets (such as MetaMask) to manage their assets securely. This wallet connection supports authentication, transaction signing, and asset transfers.

Wallet Authentication with MetaMask (Client-Side)

Here is a sample implementation of MetaMask integration on the client-side to connect a user’s wallet and authenticate:

JavaScript Code for MetaMask Connection

// Check if MetaMask is installed
if (window.ethereum) {
    const connectWallet = async () => {
        try {
            // Request account access
            const accounts = await window.ethereum.request({ method: 'eth_requestAccounts' });
            console.log('Connected account:', accounts[0]);
            // Perform further operations like signing or transactions
        } catch (error) {
            console.error("User rejected the request:", error);
        }
    };
} else {
    alert('MetaMask is not installed!');
}

1.5 Integration with External Data Oracles

To obtain real-world data, CapsureLabs utilizes decentralized oracles (such as Chainlink) that feed external data into smart contracts. This is essential for applications requiring real-world inputs, like asset pricing or sports data.

Fetching Data from Chainlink Oracle

The following Solidity code shows how CapsureLabs might use Chainlink to fetch an external price feed, for example, the ETH/USD price:

Solidity Code for Chainlink Oracle Integration

// SPDX-License-Identifier: MIT
pragma solidity ^0.8.0;

import "@chainlink/contracts/src/v0.8/interfaces/AggregatorV3Interface.sol";

contract PriceConsumerV3 {
    AggregatorV3Interface internal priceFeed;

    constructor() {
        // ETH/USD price feed on Ethereum mainnet
        priceFeed = AggregatorV3Interface(0xF79D6aFBb6dA890132F9D7c355e3015f15F3406F);
    }

    function getLatestPrice() public view returns (int) {
        (,int price,,,) = priceFeed.latestRoundData();
        return price;
    }
}

The PriceConsumerV3 contract retrieves the latest ETH/USD price using Chainlink’s decentralized price feed. CapsureLabs can use this functionality in its DeFi tools to manage asset valuation or transaction fees based on real-world prices.

1.6 Cross-Platform API Integrations

In addition to blockchain networks, CapsureLabs integrates with external APIs for data that blockchain cannot natively handle, such as web2 market data and analytics.

Fetching Data from External API (Node.js)

const axios = require('axios');

async function fetchCryptoPrices() {
    try {
        const response = await axios.get("https://api.coingecko.com/api/v3/simple/price?ids=ethereum&vs_currencies=usd");
        console.log("ETH price in USD:", response.data.ethereum.usd);
    } catch (error) {
        console.error("Error fetching price data:", error);
    }
}

fetchCryptoPrices();

In this Node.js example, the function fetchCryptoPrices makes a request to the CoinGecko API to fetch the latest price of Ethereum in USD. This data can be used by CapsureLabs to provide real-time price tracking or enable market analysis for trading features.

1.7 Security Considerations

Oracles and external APIs are essential for ensuring valid and reliable data in smart contracts. CapsureLabs uses only trusted oracles and verified APIs.

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