Our Architecture Methodology
The BRAVA Path
A disciplined process for translating business challenges into production-grade blockchain and AI infrastructure. From strategic discovery to deployment.
Why Methodology Matters
Building blockchain and AI systems isn't just about writing smart contracts or deploying models. It's about:
Understanding the real problem (not just the tech buzzword)
Choosing the right architecture (not the trendiest one)
Delivering production systems (not proof-of-concepts that never ship)
Three phases: Discover, Architect, Deliver. Each phase has defined inputs, outputs, and decision gates. No vague consulting. No endless discovery. Just clear milestones and tangible deliverables.
Phase 1: Discover
Understand the System Before Touching the Code
Most blockchain projects fail because they start with the technology instead of the problem. We start with deep discovery — mapping your business model, operational constraints, and strategic goals.
Stakeholder Interviews
- Who are the key players? (Buyers, sellers, intermediaries, regulators)
- What are their incentives? (What do they gain/lose?)
- What are their constraints? (Legal, operational, technical)
Process Mapping
- How does the current system work? (Step-by-step workflow)
- Where are the bottlenecks? (Manual reconciliation, trusted intermediaries)
- Where are the failure points? (Fraud, errors, operational risk)
Regulatory Analysis
- What laws apply? (Securities, e-money, data privacy)
- What are the compliance requirements? (KYC, reporting, audit)
- What are the jurisdictional constraints? (Cross-border operations)
Technical Landscape
- What systems already exist? (Legacy infrastructure, APIs, databases)
- What integration points are needed? (ERP, treasury, accounting)
- What are the performance requirements? (Throughput, latency, uptime)
Discovery Report — A structured document mapping the current state, desired state, and the gap between them.
Go/No-Go — Is blockchain/AI the right solution? If not, we say so. If yes, move to Phase 2.
Phase 2: Architect
Design the Infrastructure
With a clear understanding of the problem, we design the technical architecture. This isn't a one-size-fits-all template — every system is custom-designed for your operational model.
Protocol Selection
- Which blockchain(s) fit the use case? (Hedera, Ethereum, Polygon, Stellar)
- What are the tradeoffs? (Cost, speed, finality, ecosystem)
- Do we need multi-chain support?
Smart Contract Design
- What on-chain logic is needed? (Token issuance, transfer rules, voting)
- What stays off-chain? (Personal data, high-frequency operations)
- How do we handle upgrades? (Proxy contracts, migration paths)
Data Architecture
- What data lives on-chain? (Ownership, transactions, audit logs)
- What lives off-chain? (PII, documents, large datasets)
- How do we synchronize? (Oracles, event listeners, indexers)
Integration Design
- How does the blockchain system connect to existing infrastructure?
- What's the migration path from legacy systems?
- How do we handle failure scenarios? (Rollback, retry, manual override)
Security & Access Control
- Who can do what? (Role-based access, multi-signature)
- How are keys managed? (Hardware wallets, MPC, recovery)
- What are the attack vectors? (Reentrancy, oracle manipulation, front-running)
Compliance Architecture
- How do we embed regulatory requirements? (Transfer restrictions, reporting)
- What compliance artifacts do we generate? (Logs, reports, certificates)
Architecture Specification — A detailed technical design document covering system architecture, protocol selection, smart contract specs, data model, integration patterns, security model, and compliance mapping.
Design Approval — Does this architecture meet business, regulatory, and technical requirements? If yes, move to Phase 3.
Phase 3: Deliver
Ship to Production
Architecture is useless if it doesn't ship. We build, test, and deploy production systems — with clear handoff documentation and ongoing support.
Development
- Smart contract implementation
- Off-chain service development (APIs, integrations, dashboards)
- Testing (unit tests, integration tests, security audits)
Security Audit
- Third-party smart contract audit (for high-value systems)
- Penetration testing (wallet infrastructure, APIs)
- Compliance review (regulatory alignment check)
Deployment
- Testnet deployment and validation
- Mainnet deployment
- Infrastructure setup (monitoring, alerting, logging)
Documentation
- Developer documentation (API specs, smart contract interfaces)
- Operations manual (how to run the system)
- Compliance documentation (audit reports, regulatory filings)
Training & Handoff
- Technical training for internal teams
- Operational training for day-to-day users
- Transition to ongoing support
Production System + Documentation — Deployed smart contracts, source code, API documentation, operations manual, compliance artifacts, and training materials.
Production Acceptance — System is live, tested, and handed off. Ongoing support begins.
What Happens After Launch?
Blockchain systems aren't static. Protocols upgrade. Regulations change. Business requirements evolve. We provide ongoing support on flexible engagement models.
Retainer Model
Dedicated monthly hours for maintenance, updates, and new features. Priority support for incidents. Regular architecture reviews.
Project-Based Extensions
Add new features, integrate with new systems, or expand to new markets. Scoped and priced per project.
Incident Support
Emergency response for critical issues. Security patches and protocol upgrades. Regulatory compliance updates.
Training & Knowledge Transfer
Onboard new team members. Upskill internal developers. Strategic architecture consulting.
The BRAVA Path in Action
We're currently working with asset managers and enterprises in Spain and Switzerland. A detailed case study will be published here in Q3 2026.
Common Questions
Depends on project complexity. Simple tokenization (single asset type, standard structure) can go from discovery to production in 8–12 weeks. Complex multi-asset platforms with custom compliance take 4–6 months.
Not recommended. Most project failures happen because teams jumped straight to implementation without understanding the problem. Discovery is how we de-risk and align expectations.
Yes — after Discovery. Discovery is typically time-and-materials (2–3 weeks). Once we have a clear scope, we provide a fixed price for Architecture + Delivery.
We can review and validate it (independent architecture audit). Or we can skip directly to Delivery if the design is solid and well-documented.
Yes. We can act as the architecture layer while another team handles implementation. Or we can deliver end-to-end. Flexible engagement models.
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