DEVELOPER RESOURCES

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Shamwari is fully open-source. Complete protocol codebase, five technical volumes, full REST API, and client binaries — available now. Testnet is live.

OPEN SOURCEREST APIFIVE TECHNICAL VOLUMESTESTNET LIVE
360+
API Endpoints
REST
Full HTTP API at testnet node
Java
Primary implementation language
MIT
Open source licence
QUICK START

Start building in minutes

Download the client, connect to testnet, and start making API calls to any of the 55+ transaction types — all from day one.

Download Client
Pre-built binaries for the Shamwari node client. Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows. Connect to testnet.
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API Documentation
Full REST API reference for all 55+ transaction types, account queries, exchange operations, insurance lifecycle, and more.
Browse Docs
Source Code
Full Java source code on Bitbucket under MIT licence. Fork, audit, and contribute. The entire protocol is transparent and open.
Browse Source
Block Explorer
Browse live testnet blocks, transactions, and account state. Verify any transaction, account balance, or asset state independently.
Open Explorer
TECHNICAL VOLUMES

Five complete technical references

Each volume covers a major protocol subsystem in depth — architecture, data models, transaction types, and API reference.

VOLUME I
Blockchain Architecture
FxtChain, BetaChains, consensus pipeline, permission system, and transaction type anatomy.
VOLUME II
Monetary System
ShamwariPay currencies, DEX, lending, savings, vaults, and programmable taxation.
VOLUME III
Digital Assets & Insurance
Totem asset types, TotemApproval lifecycle, dividends, and the complete insurance system.
VOLUME IV
Commerce & Identity
E-commerce protocol, five fulfilment modes, subscriptions, account types, and digital certificates.
VOLUME V
Post-Quantum Cryptography
ML-DSA Dilithium, ML-KEM Kyber, BIP39 PQ adaptation, and the full cryptographic architecture.
API REFERENCE
REST API
Complete HTTP API reference for all transaction submission, account queries, and chain state operations.
INTEGRATION PATHS

Build what you need

Wallet Integration

Integrate the full Shamwari wallet into any application via REST API. Account creation, transaction signing, balance queries, and asset management — all available via HTTP.

Node Operation

Run a full Shamwari node to participate in consensus, earn forging rewards, or operate as a Binder. Documented hardware requirements, configuration, and deployment guides available.

Protocol Extension

Fork the Java source, add new BetaChain configurations, create custom transaction types, or deploy jurisdiction-specific chains. Full protocol customisation with open-source foundations.

BUILD ON SHAMWARI

The complete financial protocol is available now.

Open source, well-documented, and running on testnet. Start building the next generation of African financial infrastructure.

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