Roadmap

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Phase 1: Authentication & Backend Setup

Backend

• Validate tg.initData payload from Telegram for authenticity.
• Create a session management system to link Telegram User ID with backend accounts.
• Set up middleware to handle bot prevention checks (e.g., Humanode BotBasher).
• Implement error handling for invalid or expired sessions.

Frontend

• Access Telegram User ID and user data from tg.initData.
• Display onboarding flow for new users based on Telegram ID.
• Implement clear messaging about permissions and terms of service.

UI/UX

• Design onboarding screens to introduce features (Backup, Loyalty Program). #2
• Create minimal error state designs for failed authentication or bot prevention.

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Phase 2: Feature Development

A. Backup System

Backend

• Create APIs for initiating encrypted backups (private chats, groups, channels).
• Implement a file storage service compatible with Storacha for encrypted backup data.
• Generate HTML files for backed-up data.
• Enable chat/channel selection and metadata tracking (size, type, timestamps).

Frontend

• Build chat/channel selection UI.
• Add progress indicators for backup uploads.
• Implement HTML preview and download functionality for backed-up data.
• Provide options to delete backups.

UI/UX

• Design backup interface with intuitive chat/channel selection.
• Create preview designs for downloadable HTML backups.
• Add confirmation dialogs for backup deletion.

B. Loyalty Program

Backend

• Set up point calculation system for:
  • Bytes uploaded.
  • Deduction for file deletion.
• Implement leaderboard tracking based on points.
• Develop a free-tier point tracking mechanism to encourage subscription upgrades.

Frontend

• Build loyalty dashboard:
  • Display current points and leaderboard.
  • Show free-tier potential points and upgrade CTA.
• Add a task submission form for bonus points (e.g., Discord username).

UI/UX

• Design leaderboard screens with gamification elements.
• Prototype loyalty dashboard with tier-specific details.

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Phase 3: Enhancements

Backup Enhancements

• Enable individual message/file selection for backup.
• Add mobile sharing APIs for sharing backed-up files.
• Generate detailed post-backup summaries.

Gamification Features

• Introduce bonus point incentives for completing tasks (e.g., follow on X).
• Add visual feedback for completing tasks and earning extra points.

Account Deletion

• Implement backend mechanism to delete user accounts and data.
• Provide extra loyalty points as an incentive before account deletion.

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GitHub Task Examples

Task: Validate Telegram User Data

Description: Implement backend validation of tg.initData payload to ensure the data is authentic and not tampered with.
Labels: Backend, High Priority
Milestone: Phase 1: Authentication & Backend Setup

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Task: Build Loyalty Dashboard UI

Description: Create a dashboard to display loyalty points, leaderboard rankings, and free-tier upgrade options.
Labels: Frontend, UI/UX, Medium Priority
Milestone: Phase 2: Loyalty Program