ResVault

A Chrome extension that serves as a wallet for ResilientDB, providing a user-friendly interface for managing accounts, submitting transactions, and interacting with the ResilientDB blockchain network.

Overview

ResVault is a Chrome extension wallet designed specifically for ResilientDB, a High Throughput Yielding Permissioned Blockchain Fabric founded by ExpoLab  at UC Davis  in 2018. ResilientDB advocates a system-centric design by adopting a multi-threaded architecture that encompasses deep pipelines and separates the ordering of client transactions from their execution.

Features

Core Functionality

• Account Management

  • Create new accounts
  • Delete existing accounts
  • Multi-account support
  • User profiles

• Transaction Operations

  • Submit transactions to ResilientDB
  • Transaction logging and history
  • Secure transaction signing

• User Experience

  • Login/logout functionality
  • Intuitive Chrome extension interface
  • Secure key management

Planned Features

• Password improvement
• Transaction details view
• View all transactions functionality

Installation

Building and Installing from Source

ResVault can be built from source and then installed into chrome.

Prerequisites

• Node.js (required for building)
• Git

Build Steps

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/ResilientApp/ResVault.git
   cd ResVault

2. Install Dependencies

   npm install

3. Build the Extension

   npm run build

4. Install in Chrome

   • Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/
   • Toggle Developer mode on (top right corner)
   • Click Load unpacked
   • Select the build folder from the ResVault project directory

5. Verify Installation

   • The ResVault extension should appear in your Chrome extensions list
   • Click the extension icon in the toolbar to access the wallet

Future Installation Methods

• Chrome Web Store: Coming Soon
• GitHub Releases: Will be available once releases are published

Usage

Getting Started

1. Access the Wallet

   • Click the ResVault extension icon in your Chrome toolbar
   • The wallet interface will open in a popup window

2. Create Your First Account

   • Click “Create Account” to generate a new wallet
   • Follow the setup process to secure your account
   • Save your recovery information securely

3. Login to Your Account

   • Use your credentials to access your wallet
   • Ensure you’re on a secure connection

Managing Accounts

• Create Account: Generate new wallet addresses
• Delete Account: Remove accounts you no longer need
• Switch Accounts: Easily switch between multiple accounts
• User Profiles: Manage different user profiles within the wallet

Submitting Transactions

1. Prepare Transaction

   • Enter the transaction details
   • Verify the recipient address
   • Set the transaction amount

2. Review and Confirm

   • Double-check all transaction details
   • Confirm the transaction

3. Monitor Status

   • Track transaction status in the logging section
   • View transaction history

Transaction Logging

• View all submitted transactions
• Check transaction status and confirmations
• Access detailed transaction information

Security Considerations

Best Practices

• Secure Storage: Never share your private keys or recovery phrases
• Regular Updates: Keep the extension updated to the latest version
• Secure Environment: Only use the wallet on trusted devices and networks
• Backup: Always backup your account recovery information

Privacy

• ResVault operates locally in your browser
• Private keys are stored securely in the extension
• No sensitive data is transmitted to external servers

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

1. Extension Not Loading

   • Ensure Developer mode is enabled in Chrome
   • Check that the build folder is correctly selected
   • Try refreshing the extensions page

2. Transaction Failures

   • Verify you have sufficient balance
   • Check network connectivity to ResilientDB
   • Ensure transaction parameters are correct

3. Account Access Issues

   • Verify your login credentials
   • Check if the account exists
   • Try refreshing the extension

Links

• Website: ResilientDB 
• GitHub Repository: ResVault 

License

This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0 - see the LICENSE  file for details.

Related Tools

• ResilientDB - The underlying blockchain platform
• ResContract CLI - Command-line interface for smart contracts
• ResDB-ORM - Object-relational mapping for ResilientDB
• ResilientDB Python SDK - Python SDK for ResilientDB

Contributing

We welcome contributions to this project! Please feel free to submit pull requests, report issues, or suggest new features.