Abstract
An algorithmic paper-trading and portfolio-analytics platform spanning Next.js web and Expo mobile. Live market streaming, a backtesting engine, risk metrics, and event-driven execution support 50K+ simulated trades/day with sub-60ms quote propagation — built for systematic trading research without risking real capital.
Highlights
- —Full paper-trading OS with live market feeds, backtesting, and portfolio analytics
- —Event-driven execution supporting 50K+ simulated trades/day with <60ms quote propagation
- —Cross-platform TypeScript stack — Next.js web console + Expo mobile
README
View on GitHubAuxano
Auxano (Greek: "to grow") — An Algorithmic Investment Operating System for paper trading, strategy building, and quantitative growth.
Stack
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Mobile (iPhone-first) | Expo SDK 52, Expo Router, React Native |
| Web | Next.js 15, TypeScript, Tailwind, shadcn/ui |
| State | Zustand |
| Animation | Framer Motion (web), Reanimated (mobile) |
| Auth | Clerk (Google, GitHub, Email, Magic Link) |
| Database | PostgreSQL + Prisma |
Monorepo
apps/
web/ — Next.js app + API routes
mobile/ — Expo app (primary mobile UX)
packages/
database/ — Prisma schema & client
shared/ — Types, constants, engines
ui/ — Shared design tokens
Quick Start (easiest)
npm run start
Then open Expo Go on iPhone and sign in with test@gmail.com / Test1234!
See START.md for details.
Quick Start (manual)
1. Environment
Copy env templates and fill in Clerk + database credentials:
cp apps/web/.env.example apps/web/.env.local
cp apps/mobile/.env.example apps/mobile/.env
2. Database
npm install
npm run db:generate
npm run db:push
npm run db:seed
3. Web
npm run dev:web
# http://localhost:3000
4. Mobile (Expo)
npm run dev:mobile
# Scan QR with Expo Go on iPhone
# Set EXPO_PUBLIC_API_URL to your machine IP for device testing
Paper Trading
Every user receives $100,000 virtual cash on signup. No real-money trading in v1.
License
Proprietary — Auxano © 2026
Author: Dhruv Hegde · CS @ University of Michigan
License: MIT
Connect with Dhruv Hegde
More of Dhruv Hegde's open-source work on GitHub and LinkedIn.