Requirements

User Management

User Registration and Login
As a new user, I want to register an account using my wallet address, so I can access the platform.

As a registered user, I want to log in using my wallet address, so I can access my account.

User Roles
As an admin, I want to assign roles to users (Admin, Ambassador, Project Manager, Community Member), so I can manage permissions.

As a user, I want to view my role, so I know my permissions.

User Profile
As a community member, I want to manage my profile, so I can update my information and social links.

As a moderator, I want to add social links to user profiles, so they can be verified.

Project Management

Project Creation and Management
As an admin, I want to create and manage projects, so I can update project details.

As a user, I want to follow and like projects, so I can receive notifications and express interest.

Project Stages
As a project manager, I want to define project stages (LocalPrivate, Devnet, Testnet, Mainnet), so I can track project progress.

Project Details
As a user, I want to view project details (Name, Descriptions, Stage, Social Links, Tags), so I can learn about the project.

Tags and Categories
As a user, I want to filter projects by tags (e.g., AI, DeFi, Gaming), so I can find projects of interest.

Project Images
As an ambassador or admin, I want to upload images for a project, so I can visually represent the project.

Related Projects by Tag
As a user, I want to fetch a random set of projects based on a tag under a related project page, so I can explore similar projects.

Incentives and Community Engagement:
Influencer Program to attract and retain influencers

Exposure features for influencers (dedicated profile sections, featured content)

Reward system based on engagement metrics (views, likes, shares)

Notifications and Interactions

Notifications
As a user, I want to receive notifications for projects I follow, so I stay updated on project changes.

Likes and Following
As a user, I want to like and follow projects, so I can show support and receive updates.

FAQs and Resources

FAQs
As a user, I want to view FAQs for each project, so I can get answers to common questions.

Resources
As an authorized user, I want to upload resources (Title, URL) to projects, so I can share useful information.

Social Integration

Social Links
As a user, I want to view social media links for projects, so I can follow their updates on different platforms.
Infrastructure and Deployment

Technology Stack
Frontend:
Framework: Next.js 14
Styling: Tailwind CSS

Backend:
Framework: Node.js with Express or Bun
Database: PostgreSQL for relational data, Redis for caching

Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Tokens) for secure authentication

Blockchain Integration:
Wallet Integration: Web3.js or Ethers.js for interaction with blockchain wallets

Hosting and Deployment:
Frontend Hosting: Vercel
Backend Hosting: AWS (EC2 for servers, S3 for storage, RDS for databases) or Heroku

CI/CD: GitHub Actions or Jenkins for continuous integration and deployment

Monitoring and Logging:
Monitoring: Prometheus with Grafana for real-time monitoring

Logging: ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for centralized logging

Deployment Process

Development Environment Setup
Local setup for frontend, backend, and database
Integration with blockchain wallets for local testing

Staging Environment
Deploy a staging version of the application on cloud infrastructure (AWS/Heroku)

Use separate staging databases and blockchain testnets

Continuous integration setup for automatic deployment to staging on code merge

Production Environment
Deploy the application on cloud infrastructure (AWS/Heroku) with production databases and mainnet
Implement backup strategies for databases and files
Set up load balancers and auto-scaling for handling traffic

Monitoring and Maintenance
Implement real-time monitoring for performance and uptime
Set up alerts for critical issues and automatic scaling policies

Milestones
Milestone 1: Initial Setup and User Management
Duration: 2 weeks
Tasks:
Set up the database structure.
Implement user registration and login.
Implement user roles and profile management.
Setup development environment for frontend and backend.

Milestone 2: Project Management and Design
Duration: 3 weeks
Tasks:
Implement project creation and management features.
Develop functionality for defining and managing project stages.
Implement project details view with descriptions, stages, social links, and tags.
Design the user interface for project management.
Deploy to staging environment for testing.

Milestone 3: Interaction Features and Ambassador Outreach
Duration: 2 weeks
Tasks:
Implement follow and like functionalities for projects.
Develop the notifications system for project updates.
Contact and onboard ambassadors to the platform.
Populate the platform with initial projects, user profiles, and content provided by ambassadors.
Monitor staging environment and fix issues.

Milestone 4: Content Management and Image Upload
Duration: 3 weeks
Tasks:
Implement the FAQs feature.
Develop the resources upload feature for authorized users.
Implement image upload functionality for projects by ambassadors and admins.
Populate the platform with additional content and images for projects.
Prepare for production deployment.

Milestone 5: Social Integration, Related Projects, Finalization, and Launch
Duration: 2 weeks
Tasks:
Implement social media link integration for projects.
Implement the feature to fetch a random set of related projects based on a tag under a related project page.
Conduct thorough testing and bug fixing.
Set up monitoring and logging for the production environment.
Prepare documentation and user guides.
Launch the platform to the public and monitor performance.
