Architecture map
One-page orientation for the DALP architecture documentation set. Use this page to understand the platform structure and navigate to the section you need.
Purpose: Entry point to the DALP architecture documentation. Doc type: Tutorial (onboarding to the doc set). Audience: Head of IT, enterprise architects, security leadership. This audience applies to all pages in the architecture documentation set. What you will find here:
- A high-level view of the four platform layers plus the Feeds system
- A navigable table linking every documentation section
- Guidance on which section to read for a given question
Related: System context | Key flows | Glossary | Platform overview
Platform at a glance
DALP organizes into four integrated layers. User interactions enter through the Asset Console or Unified API, flow through the DALP Execution Engine for durable orchestration, and settle on-chain through the SMART Protocol. The Feeds system runs alongside, providing market data to any layer that needs it.
Three takeaways:
- Every user action passes through the Execution Engine before reaching the blockchain.
- The Feeds system is decoupled from the main request path and can be queried by any layer.
- The SMART Protocol is the single source of truth for asset state and compliance.
Navigate this documentation
| Section | What you will find | When to read it |
|---|---|---|
| Start Here | System context, key flows index, glossary | First visit or onboarding a new architect |
| Overview | Principles, quality attributes, deployment topology, data domains | Evaluating platform fit or planning capacity |
| Components | Catalog of every platform component with boundaries and responsibilities | Understanding ownership or planning an integration |
| Flows | Step-by-step sequences for the seven key platform operations | Tracing a specific operation end-to-end |
| Integrations | External systems, custody providers, supported networks | Assessing third-party dependencies or adding a new chain |
| Security | Authentication, authorization, identity compliance, wallet verification | Security review, audit preparation, or threat modeling |
| Operability | Observability model, database architecture, failure modes | Operational readiness review or incident preparation |
Suggested reading paths
First-time orientation: Start Here (this page) then System context then Key flows then Overview.
Security review: Security then Signing flow then Integrations.
Operational readiness: Operability then Deployment topology then Failure modes.
Integration planning: Components then Integrations then Unified API.
Glossary
Key terminology for digital asset platforms and tokenization. These terms connect directly to DALP lifecycle capabilities—from DvP settlement and vault custody to automated yield distribution—giving you the vocabulary to evaluate platform features and operational dashboards.
System context
DALP system boundary, external actors, trust boundaries, and the five-layer smart contract architecture that underpins the platform.