daveylupes/rowell-infra

Rowell Infrastructure is a comprehensive fintech infrastructure platform designed specifically for African markets, providing unified APIs for Hedera blockchain network with built-in analytics, compliance, and developer tools. # 🌍 Rowell Infra - Alchemy for Africa > **Project Track**: Hedera Hackathon - Infrastructure & Developer Tools > **Unified Stellar + Hedera APIs & Analytics for African Fintech** ## 📋 Project Overview **Rowell Infra** is an infrastructure platform that simplifies cross-border payments for African fintech applications. We provide unified APIs for both Stellar and Hedera networks, enabling developers to build payment solutions without managing complex blockchain integrations. ### 🎥 Demo & Presentation Links - **🎬 Live Demo Video**: Watch on Loom - **📊 Pitch Deck**: View on Canva ### Problem Statement African cross-border payments face critical challenges: - **High Fees**: 8-12% transaction costs with traditional methods - **Slow Settlements**: 3-5 days for completion - **Complex Integration**: Different APIs for different blockchain networks - **Compliance Complexity**: Varying KYC/AML requirements across 54 African countries ### Our Solution - **Unified API**: Single integration supporting Stellar and Hedera networks - **Low Fees**: 1% transaction fee (90% cheaper than traditional) - **Fast Settlements**: 3-second transaction completion via Hedera - **Built-in Compliance**: African-specific KYC/AML tools - **Developer-First**: Comprehensive SDKs, documentation, and tools --- ## 🔗 Hedera Integration Summary ### Why Hedera for African Fintech? We chose Hedera Hashgraph as a core blockchain infrastructure for Rowell Infra because its unique features directly address the critical needs of African financial markets: #### 1. **Hedera Consensus Service (HCS) - Account & Transaction Logging** **Why**: We use Hedera Mirror Node API for immutable, real-time account and transaction tracking. The predictable $0.0001 fee structure ensures operational cost stability, which is essential for low-margin remittance operations across Africa where every cent saved matters. **Economic Justification**: - Traditional payment providers charge 8-12% fees, making small rem …