Technology Stack

Cutting-edge technologies delivering secure, decentralized messaging experience

Stork SMS leverages cutting-edge technologies to deliver a secure, decentralized messaging experience. Our stack combines proven Web2 technologies with innovative Web3 solutions.

Frontend Technologies

Core Framework

• Next.js 15 - React framework with App Router

  • Server-side rendering for improved performance
  • API routes for backend integration
  • Automatic code splitting and optimization
  • Built-in TypeScript support

• React 18 - Modern UI library

  • Component-based architecture
  • Hooks for state management
  • Concurrent features for better UX
  • Server Components support

• TypeScript - Static type checking

  • Enhanced developer experience
  • Runtime error prevention
  • Better code documentation
  • IDE integration and autocomplete

Styling & UI

• Tailwind CSS - Utility-first CSS framework

  • Responsive design system
  • Custom color palette
  • Component variants
  • Dark/light theme support

• shadcn/ui - Component library

  • Radix UI primitives
  • Accessible components
  • Customizable design system
  • “New York” style variant

• Lucide React - Icon library

  • Consistent iconography
  • Lightweight SVG icons
  • Easy customization

Web3 Integration

• @solana/wallet-adapter-react - Wallet connectivity

  • Multi-wallet support (Phantom, Solflare, Ledger, Torus)
  • Automatic wallet detection
  • Hardware wallet compatibility
  • Error handling and reconnection

• @solana/web3.js - Solana blockchain interaction

  • Transaction creation and signing
  • Account and balance queries
  • Network communication
  • RPC endpoint management

Backend Technologies

Server Framework

• Next.js API Routes - Serverless backend functions

  • RESTful API design
  • Automatic scaling
  • Edge runtime support
  • Built-in request/response handling

• Node.js Runtime - JavaScript server environment

  • Async/await support
  • NPM ecosystem access
  • Performance optimization
  • Memory management

Authentication & Security

• JSON Web Tokens (JWT) - Stateless authentication

  • Secure token generation
  • Wallet-based claims
  • Expiration handling
  • Signature verification

• TweetNaCl - Cryptographic operations

  • Signature verification
  • Random number generation
  • Lightweight crypto library
  • Cross-platform compatibility

• Crypto-JS - Encryption utilities

  • AES-256-GCM encryption
  • Hash functions
  • HMAC verification
  • Key derivation

API Management

• Rate Limiter Flexible - Request rate limiting
  • DDoS protection
  • Per-IP rate limits
  • Flexible configuration
  • Redis-backed storage (optional)

Database & Storage

Primary Database

• Supabase (PostgreSQL) - Managed database service
  • ACID compliance
  • JSON/JSONB support
  • Full-text search
  • Geographic data types
  • Advanced indexing

Key Features:

• Row Level Security (RLS) - Fine-grained access control
• Real-time Subscriptions - Live data updates
• Automatic Backups - Point-in-time recovery
• Connection Pooling - Efficient resource usage

File Storage

• Cloudflare R2 - Object storage service
  • S3-compatible API
  • Global CDN distribution
  • Zero egress fees
  • High durability (99.999999999%)

Stored Content:

• User-uploaded images
• Voice message files
• Generated NFT assets
• Metadata files

Blockchain Technologies

Solana Ecosystem

• Solana Mainnet/Devnet - High-performance blockchain
  • Sub-second finality
  • Low transaction costs
  • Proof of Stake consensus
  • Parallel transaction processing

NFT Infrastructure

• Metaplex Foundation
  • @metaplex-foundation/mpl-bubblegum - Compressed NFTs
  • @metaplex-foundation/mpl-core - Core NFT functionality
  • @metaplex-foundation/umi - Unified Metaplex Interface

Compressed NFT Benefits:

• 99% cost reduction vs regular NFTs
• Merkle tree-based storage
• Batch operations support
• Scalable collection management

Wallet Integration

• Phantom - Browser extension wallet
• Solflare - Mobile and web wallet
• Ledger - Hardware wallet support
• Torus - Social login wallet

Development Tools

Build & Development

• npm - Package manager
• Webpack - Module bundler (via Next.js)
• Babel - JavaScript compiler (via Next.js)
• PostCSS - CSS post-processor

Code Quality

• ESLint - JavaScript linting
• Prettier - Code formatting (optional)
• TypeScript Compiler - Type checking
• Husky - Git hooks (optional)

Testing (Planned)

• Jest - Unit testing framework
• React Testing Library - Component testing
• Cypress - End-to-end testing
• Solana Test Validator - Local blockchain testing

Deployment & Infrastructure

Hosting

• Netlify - Static site hosting
  • Next.js optimization
  • Edge functions
  • Automatic deployments
  • Branch previews

Database Hosting

• Supabase Cloud - Managed PostgreSQL
  • Global distribution
  • Automatic scaling
  • SSL encryption
  • Regular backups

CDN & Storage

• Cloudflare R2 - Global object storage
  • Automatic CDN distribution
  • Edge caching
  • DDoS protection
  • Analytics

Monitoring & Analytics

Performance Monitoring

• Next.js Analytics - Core web vitals
• Netlify Analytics - Traffic insights
• Supabase Dashboard - Database metrics

Error Tracking (Planned)

• Sentry - Error monitoring
• LogRocket - Session replay
• DataDog - Application monitoring

Development Environment

Required Tools

# Node.js (v18 or higher)
node --version

# Package manager
npm --version

# Solana CLI (for development)
solana --version

# Supabase CLI (for local development)
supabase --version

Environment Setup

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start local development
npm run dev

# Start local Supabase
supabase start

# Build for production
npm run build

Package Dependencies

Production Dependencies

{
  "@solana/wallet-adapter-react": "^0.15.39",
  "@solana/web3.js": "^1.98.2",
  "@supabase/supabase-js": "^2.51.0",
  "@metaplex-foundation/mpl-bubblegum": "^5.0.2",
  "next": "15.3.5",
  "react": "^18",
  "canvas": "^3.1.2",
  "crypto-js": "^4.2.0",
  "jsonwebtoken": "^9.0.2",
  "rate-limiter-flexible": "^7.1.1"
}

Development Dependencies

{
  "@types/react": "^18",
  "@types/node": "^20",
  "typescript": "^5",
  "eslint": "^8",
  "tailwindcss": "^3.4.1",
  "postcss": "^8"
}

Technology Decisions

Why Next.js 15?

• Full-stack Framework: API routes eliminate need for separate backend
• Performance: Server components and automatic optimization
• Developer Experience: Hot reloading, TypeScript support, excellent docs
• Deployment: Perfect integration with Netlify and Vercel

Why Supabase?

• Real-time Features: Built-in WebSocket support for live messaging
• Security: Row Level Security for data isolation
• Scalability: Managed PostgreSQL with automatic scaling
• Developer Experience: Excellent dashboard and client libraries

Why Solana?

• Performance: 50,000+ TPS with sub-second finality
• Cost: Low transaction fees (< $0.01)
• Developer Experience: Great tooling and documentation
• NFT Ecosystem: Mature Metaplex infrastructure

Why Compressed NFTs?

• Cost Efficiency: 99% cheaper than regular NFTs
• Scalability: Support for millions of NFTs per tree
• Flexibility: Dynamic metadata and batch operations
• Ecosystem: Full Metaplex tooling support

Version Information

Technology	Version	Latest Stable
Next.js	15.3.5	✅ Current
React	18.x	✅ Current
TypeScript	5.x	✅ Current
Solana Web3.js	1.98.2	✅ Current
Supabase JS	2.51.0	✅ Current
Tailwind CSS	3.4.1	✅ Current

Future Technology Considerations

Planned Additions

• Mobile App: React Native with Expo
• Push Notifications: Firebase Cloud Messaging
• Advanced Analytics: Custom dashboard with D3.js
• Multi-chain Support: Ethereum, Polygon integration

Performance Optimizations

• Edge Computing: Cloudflare Workers for global performance
• Database Sharding: Horizontal scaling for large user base
• Caching Layer: Redis for frequently accessed data
• Image Optimization: WebP conversion and dynamic resizing

This technology stack provides a solid foundation for Stork SMS to scale globally while maintaining security, performance, and developer productivity.