Overview
The platform layer provides the two primary interfaces to DALP: the Asset Console web application and the Unified API. Both share identical business logic, permissions, and audit logging through the same backend services.
Purpose: Describe the platform layer boundary -- the user-facing interfaces that operators and integrators use to access DALP capabilities.
- Doc type: Reference
What you'll find here
- Role of the platform layer in the overall architecture
- Boundary between platform interfaces and backend infrastructure
- Links to detailed pages for each platform component
Layer overview
The platform layer sits at the top of the DALP architecture stack. It translates user intent into structured requests that flow through the Unified API to the Execution Engine. Neither component contains business logic -- they delegate all operations to infrastructure services and the SMART Protocol.
Both interfaces enforce the same authentication, authorization, and audit controls. An action performed through the Asset Console produces identical backend behavior as the equivalent API call. This consistency simplifies compliance certification and security review.
Components
| Component | Responsibility | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Console | White-label web interface for asset lifecycle management, compliance workflows, portfolio views, and distribution management | Role-based UI with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility |
| Unified API | OpenAPI 3.1 documented programmatic access to all platform operations | Type-safe procedures organized by domain namespace |
Related
- Component catalog for the full platform inventory
- Infrastructure layer for the services behind these interfaces
- Security for authentication and authorization architecture
Component Catalog
Master inventory of all DALP components organized by architectural layer: platform interfaces, infrastructure services, operational capabilities, and the on-chain SMART Protocol. Each entry links to its detailed architecture page.
Asset Console
The Asset Console provides a comprehensive web interface for digital asset lifecycle management. Built with enterprise authentication, full white-labeling, and multi-language support, the console adapts to institutional requirements while maintaining consistent security standards.