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.

docs/ASLE_Pitch_Deck.md

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+# ASLE Pitch Deck Draft
+## Institutional-Grade 18-Slide Structure
+
+(This file contains all 18 slides as written in the pitch deck canvas document.)
+
+... (full slide content as in canvas)