Roru Ecosystem Overview
Comprehensive Overview of the Roru Ecosystem
The Roru ecosystem is a vertically integrated privacy infrastructure consisting of five core components that work together to provide end-to-end privacy for digital value transactions. This section provides a comprehensive overview of how these components interact and what each brings to the ecosystem.
Architecture Overview
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│ Roru Ecosystem │
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│ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ │
│ │ Roru Protocol │ │ Roru Infra │ │ Roru SDK │ │
│ │ (Core Rules) │ │ (Infrastructure)│ (Developer API)│ │
│ └──────┬───────┘ └──────┬───────┘ └──────┬───────┘ │
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│ └──────────────────┼──────────────────┘ │
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│ ┌─────────▼─────────┐ │
│ │ Roru Wallet │ │
│ │ (User Interface) │ │
│ └─────────┬─────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ┌─────────▼─────────┐ │
│ │ Roru One │ │
│ │ (Hardware Device)│ │
│ └───────────────────┘ │
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└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘Core Components
1. Roru Protocol
The Roru Protocol is the foundational layer that defines the rules, cryptographic primitives, and privacy guarantees of the entire system.
Key Features
Shielded Global State: A global state tree where all balances are represented as cryptographic commitments
Zero-Knowledge Transaction Rules: Transactions are verified using zk-SNARKs without revealing any information
Device-Bound Identities: Cryptographic identities bound to hardware devices
Multi-Chain Settlement Primitives: Adapter layers for Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin, and other chains
Anti-Correlation Logic: Protocol-level mechanisms that prevent metadata leakage
Cryptographic Components
Pedersen Commitments: For hiding transaction amounts
Nullifiers: For preventing double-spending without revealing which note was spent
zk-SNARK Circuits: For proving transaction validity without revealing details
Merkle Trees: For efficient state verification
Encryption Schemes: For protecting transaction data
Privacy Guarantees
Unlinkability: Transactions cannot be linked to each other
Amount Hiding: Transaction amounts are cryptographically hidden
Sender/Receiver Hiding: Transaction parties are hidden
Metadata Protection: Timing, network, and other metadata are protected
2. Roru Infra
Roru Infra is the distributed computation and messaging backbone that powers the ecosystem.
Infrastructure Components
Attestation Servers
Verify hardware identity and integrity
Validate Roru One device attestations
Maintain hardware trust registry
Relayer Clusters
Broadcast shielded transactions to blockchains
Handle transaction routing and batching
Provide redundancy and high availability
Encrypted RPC Gateways
Provide encrypted access to blockchain networks
Support multiple chain adapters
Handle rate limiting and load balancing
Deterministic Sync Nodes
Maintain synchronized view of shielded state
Provide state verification services
Support fast synchronization for new clients
Gossip-Layer Coordinators
Enable offline message propagation
Handle device-to-device communication
Support NFC and Bluetooth transfers (Roru One)
Wallet can also use QR codes
Prover Clusters
Generate zero-knowledge proofs at scale
Validate proof correctness
Provide proof generation APIs
Privacy Features
Encrypted Compute: Data processed in TEEs and SGX enclaves
Invisible Execution: Node operators cannot access transaction data
Transparency Layer: Proof commitments published without compromising privacy
Redundancy Mesh: High availability without centralization
Audit-Friendly Proof Log: Compliance support without privacy compromise
3. Roru SDK
The Roru SDK exposes the entire stack to developers through high-level APIs.
Supported Platforms
Mobile: iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin/Java)
Desktop: Windows, macOS, Linux
Browser: WebAssembly and JavaScript
Headless Servers: Node.js, Python, Go, Rust
Embedded Devices: C bindings for embedded systems
Core Modules
Transaction Builder
Construct shielded transactions
Generate zero-knowledge proofs
Build transaction bundles
State Sync API
Synchronize shielded state
Query balances and history
Verify state integrity
Offline Transfer API
Create offline transaction bundles
Handle device-to-device transfers
Manage offline transaction queues
Enclave Signing API
Sign transactions in secure enclaves
Handle hardware attestation
Manage device pairing
Merchant Checkout API
Integrate Roru payments into applications
Handle payment flows
Process settlements
Developer Tools
Local Enclave Simulator: Test enclave operations locally
zk Debugging Environment: Debug zero-knowledge proofs
Roru One Emulator: Test hardware interactions
Secure Session Middleware: Handle encrypted sessions
Custom Proof Circuits: Build custom zk circuits
4. Roru Wallet
Roru Wallet is the user-facing application that provides access to the private economy.
Core Features
Shielded Balance System
Maintain private balances across chains
Hide transaction amounts and parties
Support multiple asset types
On-Device Proof Verification
Verify zero-knowledge proofs locally
Validate transaction correctness
Check state integrity
Multi-Chain Abstraction
Unified interface across blockchains
Automatic chain selection
Cross-chain balance views
Private Operations
Private swaps via Jupiter, Raydium, etc.
Private bridging between chains
Private DeFi interactions
Offline Transaction Manager
Queue transactions for offline devices
Sync when connectivity is restored
Handle offline proof bundles
Multi-Device Sync
Encrypted synchronization across devices
Deterministic recovery rules
Device management
User Experience
Intuitive Interface: Simple UI for complex privacy features
Privacy Modes: Different privacy levels for different use cases
Activity Logs: Private transaction history
Notifications: Encrypted notifications for transactions
5. Roru One
Roru One is the hardware device that provides the highest level of security and offline capability.
Hardware Components
Secure Element
Tamper-resistant key storage
Isolated cryptographic operations
Hardware random number generation
Tamper Mesh
Physical tamper detection
Voltage, thermal, and frequency monitoring
Automatic key erasure on tamper
Secure Boot
Verified firmware loading
Attestation of device integrity
Prevention of firmware tampering
Communication Interfaces
NFC for contactless transfers
Bluetooth for device pairing
QR code scanning (Wallet only)
Power System
Long battery life for offline operation
Power-efficient cryptographic operations
Battery optimization modes
Security Features
Fingerprint Authentication: Biometric device access
Passphrase Protection: Additional security layer
Duress PINs: Emergency protection mechanisms
Emergency Wipe: Automatic key erasure
Anti-Cloning: Firmware-level device uniqueness
Component Interactions
User Transaction Flow
User Initiates Transaction (Roru Wallet)
User selects recipient and amount
Wallet constructs transaction
Hardware Signing (Roru One, optional)
Transaction signed in secure element
Proof generated locally
Proof Generation (Roru SDK)
Zero-knowledge proof created
Transaction bundle assembled
Infrastructure Processing (Roru Infra)
Transaction relayed to blockchain
State updated in shielded tree
Proof verified by network
Protocol Validation (Roru Protocol)
Protocol rules enforced
Privacy guarantees verified
Settlement executed
Offline Transaction Flow
Offline Transaction Creation (Roru One)
Transaction signed offline
Proof bundle created
Stored in device memory
Device-to-Device Transfer (NFC/Bluetooth for Roru One, QR for Wallet)
Proof bundle transferred
Recipient validates locally
Transaction queued
Network Sync (Roru Wallet)
When connectivity restored
Queued transactions broadcast
State synchronized
Developer Integration Flow
SDK Integration (Roru SDK)
Developer integrates SDK
Configures privacy settings
Implements transaction flows
Infrastructure Connection (Roru Infra)
Connects to RPC gateways
Accesses prover clusters
Uses relay services
Protocol Compliance (Roru Protocol)
Follows protocol rules
Generates valid proofs
Maintains privacy guarantees
Ecosystem Benefits
For Users
Complete Privacy: Mathematical privacy guarantees
Hardware Security: Keys protected by hardware
Offline Capability: Transactions without connectivity
Multi-Chain: Single interface for all chains
Easy to Use: Simple interface for complex technology
For Developers
High-Level APIs: Easy integration without crypto expertise
Multiple Languages: Support for popular languages
Comprehensive Tools: Simulators, debuggers, test frameworks
Documentation: Detailed technical documentation
Community: Active developer community
For Enterprises
Compliance Support: Regulatory compliance without breaking privacy
Audit Capabilities: Audit layers that preserve privacy
Scalability: Enterprise-grade infrastructure
Multi-Signature: Institutional key management
Support: Enterprise support and SLAs
Future Expansion
The Roru ecosystem is designed for expansion:
Additional Chains: Easy addition of new blockchain adapters
New Features: Protocol upgrades and new capabilities
Hardware Variants: Different Roru One form factors
Enterprise Features: Advanced institutional features
Developer Tools: Enhanced development experience
Conclusion
The Roru ecosystem represents a complete privacy infrastructure where hardware, cryptography, and distributed compute converge to enable a private economy. Each component plays a critical role, and together they provide end-to-end privacy that is mathematically guaranteed, hardware-secured, and user-friendly.
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