Network Connectivity

1. Overview

This document provides a comprehensive and technically detailed guide to the network connectivity requirements, configurations, and optimization strategies for The Satoshi Terminal. Designed as an institutional-grade platform for the crypto economy, The Satoshi Terminal delivers real-time market analytics, data visualization, and high-performance trading tools. This guide ensures secure, low-latency, and robust connectivity for optimal system functionality.

2. Network Requirements

2.1 Bandwidth Requirements

  • Baseline Usage:

    • Minimum: 10 Mbps (download) / 2 Mbps (upload). Suitable for small-scale individual users performing basic analytics and monitoring.

    • Recommended: 50 Mbps symmetric. Ensures seamless real-time data streaming, portfolio updates, and chart rendering.

  • High-Volume Usage:

    • Institutional/Corporate Setup: 100 Mbps or higher. Required for environments with multiple concurrent users or heavy computational demands, such as algorithmic trading and live market modeling.

2.2 Latency Requirements

  • Real-Time Streaming:

    • Acceptable Latency: ≤ 100ms to core servers at api.satoshiterminal.io.

    • Critical Performance Threshold: ≤ 50ms for high-frequency trading (HFT) or arbitrage applications.

  • Data Processing and Analytics:

    • Maximum acceptable round-trip delay for API calls: 150ms.

    • Minimum jitter tolerance: ≤ 5ms to ensure consistent data packet delivery.

2.3 Protocol Specifications

  • Mandatory Protocols:

    • HTTPS (Port 443): Secure communication with the terminal's backend API endpoints.

    • WebSocket (Port 443 or 8443): Bi-directional real-time communication for market data feeds, alert notifications, and portfolio updates.

    • AMQP (Port 5671): Used for internal messaging within distributed microservices (optional for certain corporate setups).

  • Optional Protocols:

    • SFTP (Port 22): Secure transfer of logs, reports, or bulk datasets between local machines and The Satoshi Terminal servers.

    • SNMP (Port 161): For monitoring terminal network traffic performance and identifying bottlenecks.

2.4 Firewall Configuration

  • Whitelisted Ports:

    • 443: Core data communication (HTTPS and WebSocket).

    • 9200: Elasticsearch communication (if deploying on-premises infrastructure).

    • 5671: Message queue communication.

    • 8080: Optional port for local web-based monitoring dashboards.

  • Server Whitelisting:

    • Add the following fully qualified domain names (FQDNs) to the firewall's trusted list:

      • api.satoshiterminal.io

      • ws.satoshiterminal.io

      • updates.satoshiterminal.io

  • Traffic Control:

    • Block non-essential UDP traffic to reduce potential attack vectors, except for DNS and NTP services.

2.5 Encryption and Security

  • Transport Layer Security:

    • Enforce TLS 1.3 for all data transmission, ensuring modern cryptographic standards.

    • Disable deprecated protocols (e.g., SSL and TLS 1.0/1.1).

  • Data Integrity:

    • Use message authentication codes (MAC) to verify the integrity of transmitted packets.

    • Periodic key rotation for API tokens and encryption certificates to reduce exposure risk.

2.6 DNS and Time Synchronization

  • DNS Settings:

    • Use enterprise-grade DNS providers, such as:

      • Google Public DNS: 8.8.8.8 / 8.8.4.4

      • Cloudflare DNS: 1.1.1.1 / 1.0.0.1

  • Time Synchronization:

    • Synchronize with NTP servers to avoid discrepancies in time-sensitive trading operations:

      • time.google.com

      • pool.ntp.org

3. Network Architecture

3.1 Recommended Topology

  • Home Office Setup:

    • Direct internet connection through a high-speed modem or router.

    • Use a wired Ethernet connection for stability; avoid Wi-Fi for high-frequency trading.

  • Corporate Network:

    • Implement segregated VLANs for crypto terminal traffic to isolate critical data streams from general network traffic.

    • Deploy enterprise-grade switches and routers capable of managing low-latency data paths (e.g., Cisco Catalyst or Juniper EX Series).

3.2 Load Balancing and Failover

  • Load Balancers:

    • Use application-aware load balancers (e.g., NGINX, HAProxy) to distribute terminal traffic across multiple nodes.

  • Failover Mechanisms:

    • Configure dual ISPs for automatic failover, ensuring uninterrupted data flow during outages.

3.3 Cloud Connectivity

  • For cloud-hosted environments:

    • Establish dedicated VPN tunnels to The Satoshi Terminal cloud servers to ensure security and performance.

    • Enable Direct Connect or ExpressRoute for AWS or Azure deployments, reducing public internet dependency.

4. Installation and Configuration

4.1 Network Configuration in the Terminal

  1. Open the terminal's Settings > Network Configuration menu.

  2. Set primary and backup API endpoints:

    • Primary: api.satoshiterminal.io

    • Backup: backup.satoshiterminal.io

  3. Enable WebSocket fallback for seamless streaming in low-quality networks.

4.2 Proxy Settings

  • Configure proxy details for corporate networks:

    • Proxy Server: <CORPORATE_PROXY_URL>

    • Port: <PROXY_PORT>

    • Authentication:

      • Username: <USER>

      • Password: <PASSWORD>

4.3 Quality of Service (QoS)

  • Prioritize terminal traffic in routers and firewalls:

    • Assign DSCP EF (Expedited Forwarding) for WebSocket and API traffic.

    • Limit bandwidth allocation to non-essential applications during trading hours.

5. Monitoring and Troubleshooting

5.1 Real-Time Diagnostics

  • Use the terminal's built-in Network Diagnostics Tool to:

    • Test connectivity to core servers.

    • Monitor bandwidth consumption.

    • Detect latency spikes and packet loss.

5.2 Common Issues

  1. Issue: Slow data refresh or missing updates.

    • Solution:

      • Ping the API endpoint to check connectivity:

        bashCopy codeping api.satoshiterminal.io

      • Verify WebSocket connectivity using:

        bashCopy codecurl -I ws.satoshiterminal.io

  2. Issue: High latency for API calls.

    • Solution:

      • Trace the network path to identify bottlenecks:

        bashCopy codetraceroute api.satoshiterminal.io

      • Switch to a wired connection for stability.

5.3 Advanced Log Analysis

  • Analyze detailed connection logs stored in:

    • Windows: %APPDATA%\SatoshiTerminal\Logs\

    • macOS/Linux: ~/.satoshiterminal/logs/

6. Security Considerations

6.1 VPN Usage

  • Always use a secure VPN when accessing The Satoshi Terminal over public Wi-Fi or untrusted networks.

  • Recommended providers:

    • NordVPN, ExpressVPN, or corporate solutions like Cisco AnyConnect.

6.2 Certificate Validation

  • Ensure all connections to api.satoshiterminal.io are validated using SSL certificates. Test with:

    bashCopy codeopenssl s_client -connect api.satoshiterminal.io:443

6.3 Anomaly Detection

  • Set up network monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Zabbix) to flag unusual traffic patterns, such as:

    • Excessive API requests.

    • Unauthorized access attempts.

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