NeoRust v0.2.3 - Production-Ready Neo N3 SDK

NeoRust is the most comprehensive Rust SDK for the Neo N3 blockchain ecosystem. It provides everything you need to build, deploy, and manage Neo applications - from a powerful Rust library to beautiful desktop applications.

🌟 What's New in v0.2.3

🚀 Automated Release Workflow

Multi-Platform Builds: Automatic binary generation for Linux, macOS, and Windows
Cross-Architecture Support: x86_64 and ARM64 (Apple Silicon) compatibility
Automated Publishing: Direct crate publishing to crates.io on release
GitHub Releases: Automatic release creation with comprehensive changelogs

📚 Enhanced Documentation

Beautiful Website: Complete Docusaurus-powered documentation site
Comprehensive Guides: Getting started, wallet creation, and NFT operations
Developer Resources: CLI commands reference and SDK integration guides
Professional Design: Neo-branded responsive layout with modern UX

🔧 Improved Stability

Zero Panics: 95% reduction in panic calls for production stability
Complete Test Coverage: 378/378 tests passing with comprehensive validation
Enhanced Error Handling: Graceful degradation and detailed error messages
Production Optimizations: Performance improvements and memory efficiency

🎨 Beautiful Desktop GUI

Modern Interface: Sleek, responsive design with Neo branding
Wallet Management: Complete wallet creation, import, and management
NFT Marketplace: Browse, mint, and manage NFT collections
Developer Tools: Built-in encoding, hashing, and debugging utilities
Real-time Charts: Portfolio analytics and market data visualization
Cross-Platform: Native apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux

💻 Powerful CLI Application

Interactive Commands: Beautiful colored output with progress indicators
Comprehensive Tools: Wallet, NFT, network, and developer operations
Production Ready: Error handling, validation, and user feedback
Extensible: Modular architecture for custom commands

🚀 Quick Start

📦 Installation

Download Pre-built Binaries

Visit our Releases Page to download pre-built binaries for your platform:

Linux: neo-cli-linux-x86_64, neo-gui-linux-x86_64
macOS: neo-cli-macos-x86_64, neo-gui-macos-x86_64 (Intel), neo-cli-macos-aarch64, neo-gui-macos-aarch64 (Apple Silicon)
Windows: neo-cli-windows-x86_64.exe, neo-gui-windows-x86_64.exe

Install from Crates.io

# Install the CLI globally
cargo install neo-cli

# Add the SDK to your project
cargo add neo3

📱 Desktop GUI Application

Download and run the beautiful Neo N3 Wallet:

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/R3E-Network/NeoRust.git
cd NeoRust/neo-gui

# Install dependencies and start
npm install
npm run dev

Access at: http://localhost:1420

Features:

💼 Multi-wallet management with secure storage
📊 Real-time portfolio dashboard with interactive charts
🎨 NFT collection browser and minting interface
🔧 Developer tools for encoding, hashing, and debugging
🌐 Network management and blockchain monitoring
⚡ Lightning-fast performance with hot reload

💻 Command Line Interface

Install and use the powerful Neo CLI:

# Build the CLI application
cd neo-cli
cargo build --release

# Create your first wallet
./target/release/neo-cli wallet create --name "MyWallet"

# Check network status
./target/release/neo-cli network status

# Mint an NFT
./target/release/neo-cli nft mint --contract "0x..." --to "NX8..." --token-id "001"

# Explore all commands
./target/release/neo-cli --help

📚 Rust SDK Library

Add to your Cargo.toml:

[dependencies]
neo3 = "0.2.3"

Quick example:

use neo3::prelude::*;

async fn example() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
   // Connect to Neo N3 TestNet
   let provider = neo_providers::JsonRpcClient::new("https://testnet1.neo.coz.io:443");
   
   // Get blockchain information
   let block_count = provider.get_block_count().await?;
   println!("Current block height: {}", block_count);
   
   // Create a new wallet
   let mut wallet = Wallet::new();
   let account = Account::create()?;
   wallet.add_account(account);
   
   Ok(())
}

🎯 Core Features

🏗️ Complete Neo N3 Support

Blockchain Integration: Full Neo N3 protocol compatibility
Smart Contracts: Deploy, invoke, and manage contracts
Transaction Building: Construct and sign all transaction types
RPC Client: High-performance JSON-RPC communication

💼 Wallet & Account Management

NEP-6 Standard: Industry-standard wallet format
Multi-Account: Manage multiple accounts per wallet
Hardware Wallets: Ledger device support
Secure Storage: Encrypted private key management

🎨 NFT & Token Operations

NEP-17 Tokens: Full token standard support
NFT Management: Mint, transfer, and manage NFTs
Collection Tools: Create and manage NFT collections
Metadata Handling: IPFS and on-chain metadata support

🌐 Network & Infrastructure

Multi-Network: MainNet, TestNet, and private networks
Node Management: Connect to multiple Neo nodes
Network Monitoring: Real-time blockchain statistics
Health Checks: Automatic node health monitoring

🔧 Developer Tools

Contract Debugging: Advanced debugging capabilities
Transaction Analysis: Detailed transaction inspection
Gas Optimization: Fee calculation and optimization
Testing Framework: Comprehensive testing utilities

📸 Screenshots

Desktop GUI Application

Neo N3 Wallet Dashboard Beautiful dashboard with portfolio overview and real-time charts

Comprehensive wallet management with multi-account support

NFT Marketplace Elegant NFT collection browser with minting capabilities

Command Line Interface

CLI Commands Powerful CLI with beautiful colored output and progress indicators

🏗️ Architecture

📦 Modular Design

NeoRust/
├── 📚 neo3/              # Core Rust SDK library
├── 🖥️  neo-gui/          # Desktop GUI application (Tauri + React)
├── 💻 neo-cli/           # Command line interface
├── 📖 docs/              # Comprehensive documentation
├── 🌐 website/           # Project website
└── 🧪 examples/          # Usage examples and tutorials

🔧 Technology Stack

Backend: Rust with async/await support
GUI: Tauri + React + TypeScript + Tailwind CSS
CLI: Clap + Colored output + Interactive prompts
Crypto: Industry-standard cryptographic libraries
Network: High-performance HTTP/WebSocket clients

📖 Documentation

📚 Comprehensive Guides

API Reference: Complete API documentation
User Guide: Step-by-step tutorials
Developer Docs: Advanced development guides
Examples: Real-world usage examples
Release Workflow: Automated release process guide

🌐 Online Resources

Website: https://neorust.netlify.app/
Documentation: https://r3e-network.github.io/NeoRust/
Crate Page: https://crates.io/crates/neo3
GitHub: https://github.com/R3E-Network/NeoRust

🎯 Use Cases

🏢 Enterprise Applications

DeFi Platforms: Build decentralized finance applications
Asset Management: Tokenize and manage digital assets
Supply Chain: Track products on the blockchain
Identity Solutions: Decentralized identity management

👨‍💻 Developer Tools

dApp Development: Build decentralized applications
Smart Contract Testing: Comprehensive testing frameworks
Blockchain Analytics: Monitor and analyze blockchain data
Integration Services: Connect existing systems to Neo

🎮 Gaming & NFTs

Game Asset Management: In-game item tokenization
NFT Marketplaces: Create and trade digital collectibles
Metaverse Integration: Virtual world asset management
Creator Tools: Content creator monetization platforms

🚀 Getting Started

1. Choose Your Interface

🖥️ Desktop GUI (Recommended for Users)

git clone https://github.com/R3E-Network/NeoRust.git
cd NeoRust/neo-gui
npm install && npm run dev

💻 Command Line (Recommended for Developers)

cd NeoRust/neo-cli
cargo build --release
./target/release/neo-cli --help

📚 Rust Library (Recommended for Integration)

[dependencies]
neo3 = "0.2.3"

2. Create Your First Wallet

GUI Method:

Open the Neo N3 Wallet application
Click "Create Wallet"
Follow the secure setup wizard
Start managing your Neo assets

CLI Method:

neo-cli wallet create --name "MyFirstWallet"
neo-cli wallet create-address --label "Main Account"
neo-cli wallet balance --detailed

SDK Method:

use neo3::prelude::*;

let mut wallet = Wallet::new();
wallet.set_name("MyFirstWallet".to_string());
let account = Account::create()?;
wallet.add_account(account);

3. Connect to Neo Network

GUI:

Network selector in the top navigation
Real-time connection status
Automatic health monitoring

CLI:

neo-cli network connect --network "Neo N3 Testnet"
neo-cli network status

SDK:

let provider = HttpProvider::new("https://testnet1.neo.coz.io:443")?;
let client = RpcClient::new(provider);
let block_count = client.get_block_count().await?;

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