Nova

Nova is an all-in-one crypto invoicing platform that lets businesses accept multi-currency payments, track transactions in real time, and manage revenue through a clean, modern command center.

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Inspiration

Our inspiration was the lack of an accessible solution for modern cryptocurrency payments for businesses. The current solutions are expensive, complicated, require a strong understanding of the blockchain, and multiple programs to achieve the right currency exchange.

What it does

Our platform, Nova, seamlessly connects businesses into the world of cryptocurrency transactions, providing a suite for managing transactions, invoicing, and real-time payment tracking through one clean dashboard.

How we built it

We built Nova as a full-stack web app designed to feel like a sleek, yet simple to use crypto payments product.

  • Frontend: Next.js + React

    • Built the business dashboard UI and invoice creation flow
    • Displays invoices, payment statuses, and transaction history in real time

  • Backend: Node.js + Express

    • Created REST API endpoints for invoices, payments, and dashboard data
    • Handles invoice creation, status updates, and transaction logging

  • Database: MongoDB Atlas

    • Stores invoice records, customer info, payment status, and timestamps
    • Enables fast querying for analytics and dashboard metrics

  • Crypto + settlement logic (demo-ready):

    • Designed invoice flows for crypto payments (ex: USDC on Solana)
    • Implemented simulated exchange rates and settlement conversion logic (BTC / ETH / SOL / fiat) to model real-world payouts

Challenges we ran into

The main challenges come from the cryptocurrency handling itself. Allowing for the use of multiple cryptocurrencies on different networks while keeping the invoice creation, wallet inputs, and currency flow simple required designing an abstracted workflow that still feels intuitive for businesses. The second hardest challenge was working with multiple APIs and integrating them to seamlessly and accurately update the frontend.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

The coolest accomplishment we made during this hackathon is our working invoice system. Through the use of Solana, we are able to legitimately generate cryptocurrency transaction request QR codes as well as monitor and process real payments. Additionally the UI achieved by our team came together beautifully, bringing modernity and simplicity to our web app.

What we learned

Our team learned that APIs are some of the strongest tools available, providing easy access to programs that would otherwise require hours of coding and development just to replicate the optimized processes that exist around the internet.

What's next for Nova

Our team strongly believes that within the next few months, we will be in the position to ship a polished and tested version. To limit legal implications, we will start on a small scale and take the time to consult with mentors and those knowledgeable of cryptocurrency to ensure that our product meets all regulations. We believe in this idea, and know that Nova can be the future of transactions for businesses around the world.

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