BrickLayer Protocol

BrickLayer Protocol is a Web3-based real estate tokenization platform enabling fractional ownership and programmable rental income distribution.

Overview

BrickLayer Protocol leverages blockchain technology to democratize real estate investment by tokenizing properties as NFTs. Built on Arbitrum for fast, low-cost transactions, our platform enables investors to purchase fractional ownership in real estate assets with investments as low as $10, receive automated rental income distributions, and trade their holdings on secondary markets.

Key Features

• Fractional Ownership: Invest in high-value real estate with minimal capital through tokenized shares
• Smart Contract Automation: Automated rental income distribution and property management via blockchain
• NFT-Based Assets: Each property share is represented as a unique, tradeable NFT
• Secondary Marketplace: Buy and sell property tokens with other investors
• Transparent Operations: All transactions and asset data recorded on-chain
• KYC/AML Compliant: Built with regulatory compliance in mind

Technical Architecture

Smart Contracts

• BrickLayerAsset.sol: Dynamic NFT contract for real estate tokenization with evolving metadata
• BrickLayerMarketplace.sol: Decentralized marketplace for trading property NFTs
• BrickLayerRealEstate.sol: Property management and rental distribution logic
• IBrickLayerAsset.sol: Standard interface for asset contracts

Frontend

• React 18+ with modern hooks
• Tailwind CSS for responsive design
• Web3.js/Ethers.js for blockchain integration
• Three.js for 3D property visualizations
• React Router for navigation

Backend

• Node.js/Express API
• PostgreSQL database
• RESTful architecture
• OpenAPI 3.0 specification

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 16+
• npm or yarn
• MetaMask or compatible Web3 wallet

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone [repo-url]
cd bricklayer-protocol

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start development server
npm start

The application will be available at http://localhost:3000

Environment Configuration

Create a .env file based on .env.example:

REACT_APP_NETWORK=arbitrum
REACT_APP_CONTRACT_ADDRESS=0x...

Smart Contract Deployment

# Deploy contracts (requires Hardhat/Foundry setup)
cd contracts
npm run deploy

Project Structure

bricklayer-protocol/
├── contracts/           # Solidity smart contracts
├── src/                 # React frontend source
│   ├── components/      # Reusable UI components
│   ├── pages/           # Page components
│   └── assets/          # Static assets
├── server/              # Backend API
├── infra/               # Infrastructure as code
├── tests/               # E2E and unit tests
└── doc/                 # Documentation

License

This project is proprietary software. All rights reserved.

Contact

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This is an early-stage protocol in active development