Add initial project structure and documentation files

- Created .gitignore to exclude sensitive files and directories.
- Added API documentation in API_DOCUMENTATION.md.
- Included deployment instructions in DEPLOYMENT.md.
- Established project structure documentation in PROJECT_STRUCTURE.md.
- Updated README.md with project status and team information.
- Added recommendations and status tracking documents.
- Introduced testing guidelines in TESTING.md.
- Set up CI workflow in .github/workflows/ci.yml.
- Created Dockerfile for backend and frontend setups.
- Added various service and utility files for backend functionality.
- Implemented frontend components and pages for user interface.
- Included mobile app structure and services.
- Established scripts for deployment across multiple chains.

PROJECT_STRUCTURE.md

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+# ASLE Project Structure
+
+## Overview
+
+This document describes the organization and structure of the ASLE project.
+
+## Directory Structure
+
+```
+asle/
+├── contracts/              # Smart contracts (Foundry)
+│   ├── src/
+│   │   ├── core/
+│   │   │   ├── Diamond.sol
+│   │   │   ├── DiamondInit.sol
+│   │   │   └── facets/        # All 8 facets
+│   │   ├── interfaces/        # Contract interfaces
+│   │   └── libraries/         # Shared libraries
+│   ├── script/               # Deployment scripts
+│   ├── test/                 # Contract tests
+│   ├── foundry.toml          # Foundry configuration
+│   └── FOUNDRY_SETUP.md      # Foundry setup guide
+│
+├── backend/                 # Node.js API server
+│   ├── src/
+│   │   ├── api/              # REST API routes
+│   │   ├── services/         # Business logic services
+│   │   ├── graphql/          # GraphQL schema & resolvers
+│   │   ├── middleware/       # Express middleware
+│   │   └── index.ts          # Entry point
+│   ├── prisma/
+│   │   └── schema.prisma     # Database schema
+│   ├── package.json
+│   └── Dockerfile
+│
+├── frontend/                # Next.js application
+│   ├── app/                  # Next.js app router
+│   │   ├── page.tsx          # Dashboard
+│   │   ├── pools/            # Pools pages
+│   │   ├── vaults/           # Vaults pages
+│   │   ├── compliance/       # Compliance pages
+│   │   ├── governance/       # Governance pages
+│   │   ├── institutional/    # Institutional pages
+│   │   ├── monitoring/       # Monitoring pages
+│   │   └── layout.tsx
+│   ├── components/           # React components
+│   ├── lib/                  # Utilities and configs
+│   ├── package.json
+│   └── Dockerfile
+│
+├── docs/                    # Documentation
+│   ├── ARCHITECTURE.md       # System architecture
+│   ├── PHASES.md            # Phase implementation
+│   ├── ASLE_Whitepaper.md   # Whitepaper
+│   ├── ASLE_Executive_Summary.md
+│   └── ...                  # Additional docs
+│
+├── scripts/                 # Utility scripts
+│   └── deploy-multichain.ts
+│
+├── .github/
+│   └── workflows/
+│       └── ci.yml           # CI/CD pipeline
+│
+├── docker-compose.yml       # Docker orchestration
+├── .gitignore              # Git ignore rules
+│
+├── README.md               # Main project README
+├── STATUS.md               # Project status
+├── DEPLOYMENT.md           # Deployment guide
+├── API_DOCUMENTATION.md    # API reference
+├── TESTING.md              # Testing guide
+└── PROJECT_STRUCTURE.md    # This file
+```
+
+## Key Files
+
+### Root Level
+- `README.md` - Project overview and quick start
+- `STATUS.md` - Current implementation status
+- `DEPLOYMENT.md` - Deployment instructions
+- `API_DOCUMENTATION.md` - Complete API reference
+- `TESTING.md` - Testing procedures
+- `docker-compose.yml` - Docker services configuration
+
+### Contracts
+- `contracts/src/core/` - Core Diamond contract and facets
+- `contracts/src/interfaces/` - All contract interfaces
+- `contracts/src/libraries/` - Shared libraries
+- `contracts/script/` - Deployment scripts
+- `contracts/test/` - Test suites
+
+### Backend
+- `backend/src/api/` - REST API route handlers
+- `backend/src/services/` - Business logic services
+- `backend/src/graphql/` - GraphQL implementation
+- `backend/src/middleware/` - Express middleware
+- `backend/prisma/` - Database schema and migrations
+
+### Frontend
+- `frontend/app/` - Next.js pages (App Router)
+- `frontend/components/` - Reusable React components
+- `frontend/lib/` - Utilities and configurations
+
+### Documentation
+- `docs/` - Comprehensive documentation suite
+  - Business documents (whitepaper, pitch deck)
+  - Technical documentation (architecture, phases)
+  - Design documents (wireframes, diagrams)
+
+## File Naming Conventions
+
+- **Smart Contracts**: PascalCase (e.g., `LiquidityFacet.sol`)
+- **Interfaces**: Start with `I` (e.g., `ILiquidityFacet.sol`)
+- **Libraries**: Start with `Lib` (e.g., `LibDiamond.sol`)
+- **Backend**: kebab-case (e.g., `compliance.ts`)
+- **Frontend Components**: PascalCase (e.g., `PoolCreator.tsx`)
+- **Frontend Pages**: lowercase (e.g., `page.tsx`)
+- **Documentation**: UPPERCASE with underscores or kebab-case (e.g., `DEPLOYMENT.md`, `api-docs.md`)
+
+## Configuration Files
+
+- `foundry.toml` - Foundry/Solidity configuration
+- `package.json` - Node.js dependencies (backend/frontend)
+- `docker-compose.yml` - Docker services
+- `prisma/schema.prisma` - Database schema
+- `.gitignore` - Git ignore rules
+- `.env.example` - Environment variable templates
+
+## Entry Points
+
+- **Backend**: `backend/src/index.ts`
+- **Frontend**: `frontend/app/layout.tsx` and `frontend/app/page.tsx`
+- **Contracts**: `contracts/src/core/Diamond.sol`
+- **Deployment**: `contracts/script/Deploy.s.sol`
+
+## Dependencies
+
+### Smart Contracts
+- OpenZeppelin Contracts
+- Chainlink CCIP (when integrated)
+- Foundry testing framework
+
+### Backend
+- Express.js
+- Apollo Server (GraphQL)
+- Prisma ORM
+- PostgreSQL
+- Redis
+
+### Frontend
+- Next.js 16
+- React 19
+- Wagmi/Viem
+- Tailwind CSS
+