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/PROJECT_ROOT_CLEANUP.md

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+# Project Root Cleanup Summary
+
+**Date:** 2024-12-19  
+**Action:** Organized project root directory
+
+## Changes Made
+
+### Files Moved to `docs/project-status/`
+- `COMPLETION_CHECKLIST.md` - Implementation completion checklist
+- `IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md` - Summary of completed implementations
+- `PROJECT_AUDIT.md` - Comprehensive project audit
+
+### Files Moved to `docs/project-management/`
+- `ROADMAP_PLAN.md` - Detailed roadmap and implementation plans
+- `SETUP.md` - Setup and installation guides
+
+## Current Root Directory Structure
+
+### Essential Files (Remain in Root)
+- `README.md` - Main project documentation
+- `STATUS.md` - Current project status
+- `DEPLOYMENT.md` - Deployment guide
+- `API_DOCUMENTATION.md` - API reference
+- `TESTING.md` - Testing guide
+- `PROJECT_STRUCTURE.md` - Project structure documentation
+- `RECOMMENDATIONS.md` - Recommendations and suggestions
+- `UPGRADES_AND_VISUAL_ELEMENTS.md` - **NEW** - Complete list of upgrades and visual enhancements
+- `docker-compose.yml` - Docker orchestration
+
+### New Documentation
+- `UPGRADES_AND_VISUAL_ELEMENTS.md` - Comprehensive guide to all potential upgrades, visual elements, and enhancements
+
+## Benefits
+
+1. **Cleaner Root Directory** - Only essential documentation remains in root
+2. **Better Organization** - Related documents grouped logically
+3. **Easier Navigation** - Clear structure for developers and stakeholders
+4. **Comprehensive Upgrade Guide** - New document provides complete roadmap for enhancements
+
+## Documentation Structure
+
+```
+asle/
+├── README.md                          # Main entry point
+├── STATUS.md                          # Current status
+├── DEPLOYMENT.md                      # Deployment guide
+├── API_DOCUMENTATION.md               # API reference
+├── TESTING.md                         # Testing guide
+├── PROJECT_STRUCTURE.md               # Project structure
+├── RECOMMENDATIONS.md                 # Recommendations
+├── UPGRADES_AND_VISUAL_ELEMENTS.md   # NEW: Upgrades & Visual Elements
+├── docker-compose.yml                 # Docker config
+└── docs/
+    ├── project-status/                # Status & audit docs
+    │   ├── COMPLETION_CHECKLIST.md
+    │   ├── IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md
+    │   └── PROJECT_AUDIT.md
+    ├── project-management/            # Planning & setup docs
+    │   ├── ROADMAP_PLAN.md
+    │   └── SETUP.md
+    └── ...                            # Other documentation
+```
+
+## Next Steps
+
+1. Review `UPGRADES_AND_VISUAL_ELEMENTS.md` for enhancement opportunities
+2. Prioritize visual and feature upgrades based on project needs
+3. Update documentation as project evolves
+