Updated README for @mostrop2p/mostro-tools

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@mostrop2p/mostro-tools

Tools for developing Mostro clients

@mostrop2p/mostro-tools is a lightweight and extensible library designed to simplify the development of Mostro clients. It provides low-level functionality for interacting with the Mostro protocol, including order management, messaging, dispute resolution, and more.

This library is ideal for developers building decentralized peer-to-peer Bitcoin trading platforms powered by the Mostro protocol.

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Features

• Core Protocol Support: Implements fundamental Mostro operations such as order creation, dispute handling, and messaging.
• Flexible Client Integration: Designed for easy integration with relays and Mostro-compatible clients.
• Secure Key Management: Supports NIP-06 and NIP-59 for deterministic key generation and privacy-focused operations.
• Customizable Configurations: Offers private mode and advanced options for reputation handling.
• Developer-Friendly: Written in TypeScript with comprehensive type definitions and modular architecture.

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Installation

Using pnpm:

pnpm install @mostrop2p/mostro-tools

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Roadmap

Core Implementation

Development of foundational modules to enable Mostro protocol interactions:

• Key Management: Deterministic key generation (NIP-06) and rotation (NIP-59).
• Order Management: Create, list, take, and cancel orders.
• Messaging: Handle direct messages, confirmations, and encrypted communication.
• Dispute Resolution: Initiate and manage disputes.
• Reputation Handling: Implement rating and reputation updates.

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Client Features

Expand library capabilities with client-side utilities:

• Order Functions:
  • List open orders (listorders).
  • Create new buy/sell orders (neworder).
  • Take orders (takesell, takebuy).
  • Cancel pending orders (cancel).
• Messaging Functions:
  • Add invoices (addinvoice).
  • Confirm fiat payments (fiatsent).
  • Settle transactions (release).
• Administrative Tools:
  • Cancel orders as admin (admcancel).
  • Resolve disputes as admin (admsettle).
• Privacy Features:
  • Private mode to ensure full anonymity without affecting usability.

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Goals

1. Ease of Use: Abstract complexities of the Mostro protocol, providing simple and intuitive APIs.
2. Security First: Adhere to best practices for cryptographic operations and data integrity.
3. Scalability: Design with modularity and extensibility to support future protocol updates.
4. Community Support: Enable seamless contribution through clear documentation and developer tools.

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Get Involved

• Website: mostro.network
• Report Issues: GitHub Issues
• Contribute: Contributions are welcome! Follow the Contribution Guidelines.

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License

@mostrop2p/mostro-tools is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

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This updated README provides a polished introduction, highlights key features, and sets clear expectations for potential users and contributors. Let me know if you'd like additional sections or modifications!