Completed December 2023

PRISM

Structured Partner Distribution for Regulated Investments

PRISM — project preview
Project Overview
We partnered with Astra Capital Partners, the digital distribution arm of a Luxembourg-regulated asset manager, to decommission an opaque legacy unilevel portal and architect a compliance-first partner ecosystem. The mandate required precision-engineered infrastructure capable of handling complex affiliate structures, secure multi-gateway transactions, and transparent commission distribution without introducing cognitive friction for institutional stakeholders. By embedding auditable rails directly into the core architecture, we transformed partner onboarding from a manual liability into a deterministic, regulator-ready workflow.
 

The Vision

Our engineering team redefined PRISM to position affiliate distribution as institutional-grade infrastructure. Rather than prioritizing speculative marketing narratives, we anchored the platform in governance, real-time transparency, and operational resilience. Every interface and data flow was calibrated to eliminate ambiguity while maintaining strict adherence to European financial compliance standards.
 

Strategic Pillars

• Deterministic unilevel calculation engine with immutable audit trails
• Bank-grade identity management featuring step-up authentication for sensitive withdrawals
• Unified payment orchestration that eliminates reconciliation friction across jurisdictions
• Role-based administrative controls ensuring decision-ready intelligence for compliance officers and partner managers alike.

The Challenge

The Challenge
Astra Capital Partners operated under mounting pressure to replace an outdated distribution portal that eroded partner trust and exposed the firm to regulatory risk. Our audit revealed systemic inefficiencies, including opaque commission calculations and fragmented payment routing. We engineered PRISM to eliminate these liabilities, replacing manual workflows with transparent, auditable infrastructure designed for institutional scrutiny.
 
Challenge
Impact
Legacy UI
Low partner confidence
Manual Payouts
Reconciliation errors
No Audit Trail
Compliance exposure
Fragmented Payments
Operational friction

Technical Architecture

Technical Architecture
We engineered a decoupled, high-availability architecture to ensure institutional-grade performance and strict data sovereignty. The system prioritizes deterministic logic, immutable ledgers, and zero-trust identity verification across all network layers.
 
Frontend & Edge Delivery We deployed a Next.js application leveraging server-side rendering and edge caching to deliver sub-second load times for global partners. TypeScript enforces strict type safety across the UI layer, preventing runtime errors during critical commission reviews.
 
Core Logic & Data Integrity The NestJS backend houses a deterministic unilevel calculation engine, ensuring payout mathematics remain reproducible and auditable. PostgreSQL serves as the primary ledger, configured with full transaction logging and point-in-time recovery to satisfy regulatory forensic requests.
 
Orchestration & Security Kubernetes manages auto-scaling and zero-downtime deployments, while Auth0 enforces step-up MFA for high-risk operations. Stripe and Adyen adapters standardize payment routing, and Metabase provides embedded business intelligence for operational oversight.

Engineering Process

Engineering Process
Our delivery methodology mirrored regulated financial product lifecycles, prioritizing constraint mapping and deterministic engineering over rapid iteration. We aligned legal counsel and compliance stakeholders from day one, ensuring every architectural decision satisfied audit requirements before code execution began.
 
Phase
Deliverable
Discovery
Partner workflow mapping with compliance and legal
Architecture
Deterministic unilevel engine with audit hooks
Prototyping
Payment gateway sandbox for Stripe and Adyen
Hardening
Penetration test and key-management review
Handover
Governance runbook and admin training

Product Capabilities

Product Capabilities
We designed PRISM’s feature set to operate seamlessly under regulatory scrutiny while delivering actionable intelligence to partners and administrators. The interface architecture prioritizes clarity, enforceable controls, and real-time financial transparency.
 
Network & Commission Visualization An interactive unilevel tree provides depth-controlled navigation, real-time downline activity tracking, and compliance-exportable snapshots. Partners visualize their structure without ambiguity, while administrators maintain granular oversight.
 
Transaction & Compliance Orchestration We unified Stripe and Adyen integrations behind a 3DS2-compliant gateway, implementing webhook reconciliation and automated retry logic for failed transactions. Embedded KYC/AML workflows and jurisdictional filters operate natively, enabling one-click regulatory reporting.
 
Administration & Partner Experience The Admin Control Center features role-based access matrices, a rule-based commission editor, and immutable audit logs. Simultaneously, the User Performance Dashboard surfaces live earnings, referral link management, and downloadable payout statements, ensuring decision-ready intelligence for every stakeholder.

Performance & ROI

Performance & ROI
We evaluated success through operational resilience and audit readiness rather than superficial growth metrics. By engineering deterministic payout logic and automating compliance workflows, we eliminated legacy reconciliation bottlenecks and established a platform capable of withstanding rigorous financial examinations.
 
Metric
Outcome
Partner Onboarding Time
Streamlined KYC reduced manual review
Payout Accuracy
Deterministic engine eliminated reconciliation errors
System Uptime
99.95% achieved on Kubernetes with auto-failover
Audit Readiness
Full traceability delivered for regulator requests

Main Landing Page Analysis

Main Landing Page Analysis

We structured the desktop experience to establish immediate institutional credibility, leading with governance narratives rather than speculative returns. The layout employs a strict 55/45 asymmetric grid, positioning compliance messaging and audited KPI metrics on the left while housing a gated access request form in a satin-glass module on the right. Our design system leverages low-key data-center aesthetics, utilizing brushed gunmetal panels and precise beveled edges to communicate precision engineering. Color theory is deliberately restrained: deep navy foundations establish stability, while sovereign violet and aurora teal guide attention toward primary CTAs and positive performance indicators. This visual hierarchy eliminates cognitive friction, allowing prospective partners to verify operational scale and regulatory posture before initiating the onboarding sequence. The result is a high-trust acquisition interface that aligns perfectly with Astra Capital’s mandate for transparent, compliant partner distribution.

Mobile Landing Page Analysis

Mobile Landing Page Analysis

We adapted the desktop architecture into a vertical, conversion-optimized mobile interface without compromising the core design language. Recognizing the constraints of handheld screens, we prioritized immediate trust signals, replacing the hero split with a centered headline and a horizontally scrollable KPI carousel that surfaces audited metrics within the primary viewport. Touch targets were strictly calibrated to a minimum of 48px, ensuring frictionless form interaction across iOS and Android devices. The navigation was reconfigured into a persistent bottom bar featuring Dashboard, Network, Wallet, and Profile, reducing cognitive load during routine partner activities. All interactive elements inherit the desktop material system, utilizing subtle glass morphism and liquid chrome highlights to maintain brand continuity. Sticky CTAs and optimized typography scaling guarantee that jurisdiction-specific onboarding remains seamless, delivering decision-ready intelligence and rapid access regardless of device constraints.

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QA & Performance Testing

Every feature is tested across browsers and devices. Load testing, security audits, and code review before launch.

04

Deployment & Handover

Clean deployment to your hosting environment with full documentation, training, and 30-day post-launch support.


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