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Version: 2.0.0

The Topl Ecosystem

The Topl Ecosystem is a collection of tools and services that enable the creation of a Topl Network. The Topl Ecosystem is comprised of the following components:

  • The Bifrost Node
  • The Genus Node
  • The brambl-cli
  • The various brambl-sdks
  • The annulus block explorer
  • The various networks

The Bifrost Node​

The Bifrost Node is the core of the Topl Ecosystem. It is a node that runs on the Topl Network and is responsible for the following:

  • Maintaining the Topl Network's ledger
  • Maintaining consensus with other nodes on the Topl Network using the proof-of-stake consensus algorithm.

The Genus Node​

The Genus Node runs as part of the Bifrost Node, but it is responsible for the following aggregating transactions from the Topl to make querying easier for clients.

The brambl-cli​

The brambl-cli is a command line interface that allows users to interact with the Topl Network. I can perform the following actions:

  • Create a new wallet
  • Transfer tokens
  • Query the Topl Network (Both Genus and Bifrost Nodes)
  • Mint new tokens

The brambl-sdks​

The brambl-sdks are a collection of software development kits that allow developers to interact with the Topl Network. There are currently SDKs for the following languages:

  • Scala (BramblSc)
  • Dart (BramblDart)

The annulus block explorer​

The annulus block explorer is a web application that allows users to view the contents of the Topl Network's ledger. The annulus block explorer is hosted at https://explore.topl.co/.

The various networks​

The Topl Ecosystem has a number of test networks that allow developers to test their applications before deploying them to the main network. The test networks are as follows:

  • The local network
  • The public test network
  • The main network

The local network is a network that runs on a developer's local machine. It is useful for testing applications before deploying them to the public test network. The public test network is a network that runs on the public internet. It is useful for testing applications before deploying them to the main network.

Developers can start a local network by running the following command:

docker run --rm -p 9085:9085 -p 9084:9084 -p 9091:9091 docker.io/toplprotocol/bifrost-node:2.0.0-alpha10

The above command will start a local network on the developer's machine. The developer can then interact with the local network using the brambl-cli or the brambl-sdks.

The public test and main network is hosted on the public internet. The addresses for the public test network are as follows:

  • Bifrost and Genus Node: testnet.topl.co:443

The addresses for the main network are as follows:

  • Bifrost and Genus Node: mainnet.topl.co:443