Technical White Paper

SHELTR represents a paradigm shift in addressing homelessness through technology-driven charitable giving and dual-token economics. By seamlessly integrating blockchain transparency, AI-powered financial guidance, and location-based services, SHELTR creates a direct bridge between donors and individuals experiencing homelessness while building sustainable long-term solutions.

Our revolutionary dual-token architecture combines SHELTR-S (stable utility token) for participant protection with SHELTR (community governance token) for ecosystem growth. This innovative approach ensures that 85% of donations reach participants as stable value, 10% funds housing solutions, and 5% supports the participant's registered shelter operations—all verified on-chain for complete transparency.

Our platform launches with 100 SHELTR-S tokens ($100 value) gifted to every new participant, creating immediate engagement and platform adoption through direct empowerment.

Technical Architecture Overview

SHELTR's technical foundation is built on Base network (Coinbase L2) for ultra-low transaction fees (~$0.01) and 2-second finality. Our smart contract architecture implements OpenZeppelin security standards with multi-signature governance (3-of-5 consensus) and emergency pause capabilities for maximum security.

The platform integrates Firebase Firestore for real-time multi-tenant data management, FastAPI for high-performance backend services, and Next.js 15 for enterprise-grade frontend experiences. Our QR code system utilizes AES-256-GCM encryption with 24-hour key rotation for participant privacy protection.

SmartFund™ Distribution Flow

Security & Compliance Framework

Every transaction is secured through multi-layer protection including formal verification of smart contracts, quarterly security audits, and $1M insurance coverage. Our compliance framework adheres to CFTC utility token classification, AML screening for transactions >$1000, and GDPR/CCPA data protection standards.