P2P Wallet Transfer App with Rapyd API & WebSockets

A real-time peer-to-peer (P2P) wallet transfer app built with Node.js, Rapyd API, and WebSockets. Users can create wallets, and send money to each other with instant updates.

Features

✔ Create Wallets – Users can register and generate digital wallets.
✔ Real-Time Transfers – Send money between users with WebSocket updates.
✔ Rapyd API Integration – Securely process payments using Rapyd's sandbox.
✔ Simple UI – Basic frontend for testing wallet creation and transfers.

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Prerequisites

Before running the app, ensure you have:
✅ Node.js (v14+)
✅ Rapyd Sandbox Account (Sign up here)
✅ Rapyd API Keys (ACCESS_KEY & SECRET_KEY)

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Setup & Installation

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/Giftea/rtp-rapyd.git
cd rtp-rapyd

2. Install Server Dependencies

cd backend
npm install

3. Set Up Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the backend directory:

RAPYD_ACCESS_KEY=your_access_key_here
RAPYD_SECRET_KEY=your_secret_key_here

4. Start the Server

Run the following command in the backend directory of your terminal to start the server:

npm run dev

5. Open the App

In another terminal, navigate to the frontend directory and run the command to install dependencies:

cd frontend
npm install

Run npm run dev to run the React.js project.

Visit http://localhost:3000 in your browser.

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How It Works

1. Create a Wallet

• Enter a First Name, Last Name, Email, and Wallet Type.
• Click "Create Wallet" to generate a Rapyd e-wallet.

2. Transfer Funds

• Enter Receiver e-wallet ID and Amount.
• Click "Send" to send money in real time.
• Both users receive WebSocket notifications instantly.

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Tech Stack

🔹 Backend: Node.js, Express
🔹 Payments: Rapyd API
🔹 Real-Time Updates: WebSockets
🔹 Frontend: Vite (React.js)

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Need Help?

📄 Rapyd API Docs: https://docs.rapyd.net
🤝 Rapyd Dev Community: https://community.rapyd.net
🐞 Report Issues: GitHub Issues