Arqion

Architecture

System architecture deep-dive into the Arqion platform infrastructure.

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System Overview

Four-Layer Architecture

The Arqion platform is built on a modular four-layer architecture designed for scalability, reliability, and low-latency Solana interactions.

01

Ingress Layer

Accepts user requests through a globally distributed edge network. Load-balanced lightweight proxies handle authentication, rate limiting, and initial request validation before routing to the execution layer. Geographic routing ensures minimal latency to the nearest processing node.

02

Execution Layer

The core transaction processing engine. Handles transaction simulation, compute estimation, and Sealevel-optimized parallel processing. Pre-flight checks validate transactions before network submission, and intelligent retry logic handles transient failures automatically.

03

Indexing Layer

Distributed workers continuously consume ledger data from Solana validators. Account state is normalized and stored in a query-optimized format for sub-millisecond access. Real-time event streaming pushes account changes to subscribed clients instantly.

04

Analytics Layer

Comprehensive telemetry and observability. Captures detailed metrics on transaction performance, RPC latency, and program activity. Structured logs enable debugging and audit trails for all platform interactions.

Solana Integration

Native Solana Support

Deep integration with Solana's ecosystem and development tools.

Multi-Network Support

Seamlessly switch between mainnet-beta, testnet, and devnet. Unified API across all Solana networks with environment-aware configuration.

Anchor/IDL Auto-Loading

Automatically fetch and parse IDLs from on-chain program accounts. Generate type-safe clients without manual configuration.

Schema Generation

On-chain program schema generation for account deserialization. Automatic type inference from deployed program code.

Data Flow

Request Lifecycle

Understanding how requests flow through the Arqion platform.

RPC Request
Leader Analysis
Optimized Routing
Simulation
Execution
Telemetry

1. RPC Request: Client submits transaction or query through the ingress layer.

2. Leader Analysis: System analyzes current leader schedule and slot timing.

3. Optimized Routing: Request is routed to the optimal validator endpoint.

4. Simulation: Transaction is simulated to verify execution and compute budget.

5. Execution: Validated transaction is submitted to the network.

6. Telemetry: Metrics and logs are captured for observability.

Security

Security Architecture

Defense-in-depth security model protecting your keys, transactions, and data.

Key Isolation via Secure Enclaves

Private keys are stored and processed within hardware security modules. Key material never leaves the secure enclave boundary, even during signing operations.

Signed Simulation Outputs

All simulation results are cryptographically signed by the execution environment. Verify that simulation outputs haven't been tampered with before making decisions.

Multi-Level API Permissions

Granular permission system for API access. Create keys with specific capabilities: read-only, simulation-only, or full transaction signing authority.

Attack-Resistant Routing

Request routing incorporates reputation scoring and anomaly detection. Suspicious patterns trigger automatic protective measures without impacting legitimate traffic.