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Purpose

To launch the technical foundation for Tapzi’s skill-first Web3 gaming ecosystem by establishing a modular architecture, selecting core technologies, and drafting the lifecycle for match staking, validation, and reward settlement—all focused on secure, scalable, and non-inflationary GameFi mechanics.

Key Highlights

• Documented Skill-to-Earn (S2E) match lifecycle from game initiation to on-chain result settlement.
• Finalized modular system structure with 6 independent components.
• Drafted off-chain gameplay + on-chain settlement hybrid architecture.
• Chose core tech stack: Solidity, Node.js/TypeScript, PostgreSQL, React/Next.js, Redis.
• Created pseudocode for smart contract methods: createMatch(), stakeTokens(), submitResult(), distributeRewards().
• Evaluated EIP-712 signature scheme for dual-party result validation.

• Established monorepo with separate packages for contracts, backend, frontend, and shared types.

   

Why It Matters

Each milestone in this release directly contributes to Tapzi’s structural integrity and long-term viability:

• Modular & Scalable: Each system component is independently upgradeable and horizontally scalable.
• Fast & Verifiable: Gameplay stays off-chain for speed, while match results are cryptographically secured and stored on-chain.
• Inclusive & Accessible: Dual identity support (Web3 wallets + social login) lowers onboarding barriers for mainstream users.
• Non-Inflationary: Emission-free economics via pure peer-to-peer staking ensures sustainable rewards.
• Audit-Ready: Match replay and signature design lay groundwork for transparent dispute resolution.

Architecture & System Design

Modular Component Structure

Open Issues

• EIP-712 nonce structure and domain separator logic under implementation.
• Replay hash mechanism under review (SHA-256 vs. keccak256).
• No encrypted replay logging yet in game engine.
• Gas usage profiling still needed for large match volume.
• Cross-chain and bridging strategy remains in research phase.

Fixed

• CI/CD pipeline created using Dockerized environments for all modules.
• Repository architecture standardized across smart contracts, backend, and frontend.

Next Steps

• Start development of MatchManager.sol smart contract (stake, timeout, settle).
• Build backend API for match creation, player registration, and result validation.
• Confirm MVP game: Chess selected for deterministic, skill-based validation.
• Begin database schema design: player profiles, match history, and transaction logs.
• Plan and initiate internal smart contract audit framework.

Conclusion

Tapzi’s first development cycle establishes a durable foundation for the platform’s core mechanics. With a modular design, secure result validation model, and no-inflation staking economy, Tapzi is positioned to evolve into a high-integrity, player-first GameFi ecosystem. Upcoming sprints will bring real contracts, backend endpoints, and UI logic into full integration.