Trade global equities without the hassle Ever wanted to invest in Japanese equities or other international markets but got stopped by complicated paperwork, high fees, or geographic restrictions? EquiBlock makes it simple.
We let you create and trade EquiAssets — digital tokens that follow the prices of real-world equities like the Nikkei index. Think of them as digital twins of actual equities that you can buy and sell 24/7, right from your crypto wallet. No banks, no brokers, no borders.
- Create Digital Equity Equities: Turn your crypto into tokens that track real equity prices
- Your Money is Safe: Every token is backed by 5x its value in PYUSD (a stable dollar-pegged coin), so you're protected even if prices swing wildly
- Always Up-to-Date: We use Pyth oracles — think of them as super reliable price reporters that constantly check equity prices
- Trade Directly with Others: No middlemen taking cuts or controlling your trades
- Access from Anywhere: Whether you're in Tokyo, New York, or anywhere else, you can trade
- Smart Protection System: Our Vincent system watches over everything to make sure the platform stays healthy and your investments are safe
- Save on Fees: Forget about expensive broker commissions
Think of it like putting down a deposit. You put in PYUSD (a stablecoin), and we create tokens that follow equity prices. We ask for 5x the value as collateral — so if you want $100 worth of Nikkei tokens, you deposit $500. This keeps everything super safe.
Put in PYUSD → Get EquiAssets → Trade them anytime
We use something called Pyth Network — it's like having thousands of reliable sources constantly checking equity prices and agreeing on the correct number. This means your EquiAssets always reflect the real market price.
Our Vincent system is like a watchful guardian. It constantly checks everyone's accounts to make sure they have enough collateral. If someone's account gets too risky, the system automatically fixes it before it can cause problems for anyone else.
Once you have EquiAssets, you can trade them with other users anytime you want. It's like having a global equity exchange that never closes.
| Old Way (Traditional Brokers) | New Way (EquiBlock) |
|---|---|
| Only available in certain countries | Access from anywhere in the world |
| Pay high fees to brokers | Minimal fees |
| Can only trade during business hours | Trade 24/7, even on weekends |
| Lots of paperwork and verification | Just connect your wallet and go |
| Your broker holds your assets | You control everything |
| Wait days for transactions to clear | Everything happens instantly |
- Extra Collateral: Remember that 5x safety cushion? It means even if prices drop suddenly, there's still plenty of collateral backing your tokens
- Reliable Price Data: Pyth Network uses multiple trusted sources to make sure no one can manipulate prices
- Always Watching: Vincent constantly monitors the system and automatically prevents problems before they happen
- Clear and Open: Every transaction is recorded on the blockchain where anyone can verify it — no hidden dealings
- Smart Contract Security: Our code will be audited by experts (coming soon)
- Blockchain: [We'll specify which one - like Ethereum or Polygon]
- Stablecoin: PYUSD (basically digital dollars from PayPal)
- Price Feeds: Pyth Network (the price reporters we mentioned)
- Safety System: Vincent (our protective watchdog)
- Smart Contracts: Written in Solidity
- Website: [Tech stack to be specified]
- A crypto wallet (like MetaMask — it's free and easy to set up)
- Some PYUSD tokens (to use as collateral)
- Internet connection to the blockchain network we use
# Download our code
git clone https://github.com/Adithya2310/EquiBlock.git
# Go to the folder
cd EquiBlock
# Install what you need
npm install
# Set up your settings
cp .env.example .env
# Edit the .env file with your info
# Start it up
npm start- Connect your wallet (click the "Connect Wallet" button)
- Deposit PYUSD — remember, you need 5x what you want to create (so $500 for $100 worth of tokens)
- Choose which equity you want to track (like Nikkei index)
- Click confirm and approve the transaction in your wallet
- Done! Your EquiAssets will show up in your wallet
- Go to the trading page
- Pick which EquiAsset you want to trade
- Enter how much you want to buy or sell
- Confirm in your wallet
- That's it!
- Check your dashboard to see your collateral level
- If you want to be extra safe, add more PYUSD
- When you're done with your EquiAssets, you can burn them to get your PYUSD back
We'd love to have you contribute! Here's how:
- Make a copy of our code (fork the repo)
- Create your own branch (
git checkout -b feature/cool-new-thing) - Make your changes and save them (
git commit -m 'Added something cool') - Push your changes (
git push origin feature/cool-new-thing) - Submit a pull request so we can check it out
Check out our CONTRIBUTING.md for more details on how to get involved.
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
- Website: https://equiblock.vercel.app/
Built with ❤️ by the EquiBlock Team