Project Overview

Rezen Gaming is a comprehensive competitive gaming platform that transforms casual gaming into organized, monetized competitions. The platform enables players to create wagers for popular games, challenge opponents individually or as teams, and compete for real money prizes. Built with enterprise-grade security and financial handling, the platform supports cross-platform gaming (PlayStation, Xbox, PC), automated dispute resolution, real-time notifications, and integrated payment processing through Stripe. Players can form teams, track their gaming performance, manage their gaming accounts across platforms, and participate in a trusted ecosystem where fair play is enforced through comprehensive verification systems.

Key Features

Multi-platform wager creation supporting individual and team competitions

Secure payment processing with Stripe integration and automated escrow system

Real-time WebSocket notifications for wager updates and team communications

Comprehensive dispute resolution system with evidence submission and admin review

Cross-platform gaming account integration (PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Steam)

Team management system with invitation handling and member coordination

Advanced wager filtering and discovery with game-specific categorization

Automated balance management and transaction history tracking

Push notification system for mobile engagement and real-time updates

Responsive design optimized for desktop and mobile gaming experiences

Challenges Solved

Implementing secure financial transactions with proper escrow handling to protect all parties in wager agreements

Designing complex database relationships to handle multi-participant wagers, team dynamics, and dispute workflows

Building a fair dispute resolution system that can handle score disagreements and evidence verification

Creating a scalable WebSocket architecture for real-time notifications across thousands of concurrent users

Integrating with multiple gaming platform APIs while maintaining data consistency and user privacy

Implementing comprehensive validation systems to prevent fraud and ensure fair play

Optimizing database performance for complex queries involving wagers, participants, and financial calculations

Technologies Used

Next.js 15

Leveraged the latest Next.js features including App Router, Server Components, and Turbopack for optimal performance and developer experience. The framework provides excellent SEO capabilities and hybrid rendering for the gaming platform.

TypeScript

Implemented throughout the entire codebase to ensure type safety in financial calculations, gaming data handling, and API interactions. Critical for preventing bugs in monetary transactions and maintaining code quality across the team.

Drizzle ORM

Used for type-safe database operations with a complex schema handling users, wagers, teams, disputes, and financial transactions. Provides excellent TypeScript integration and migration management for evolving data requirements.

Stripe Integration

Implemented for secure payment processing, including account creation, payment methods, escrow handling, automated payouts, and comprehensive webhook handling for real-time payment status updates.

AWS Lambda & WebSocket

Built a serverless notification system using AWS Lambda functions and WebSocket connections for real-time communication, ensuring scalable message delivery for wager updates, team communications, and platform notifications.

Kinde Auth

Integrated for secure user authentication with multi-factor authentication support, social login options, and comprehensive user management features essential for a financial gaming platform.

Development Process

Market Research & Competitive Analysis

Conducted extensive research into the competitive gaming and esports betting markets, analyzing existing platforms to identify gaps in user experience, security, and feature sets that could be addressed by a new platform.

Architecture Design & Technology Selection

Designed a scalable architecture using Next.js 15 with TypeScript for type safety, Drizzle ORM for database management, and AWS services for cloud infrastructure. Selected technologies prioritizing security, performance, and developer experience.

Financial System Development

Implemented secure payment processing with Stripe, including escrow functionality, automated payouts, dispute handling, and comprehensive financial audit trails to ensure transparent and secure monetary transactions.

Gaming Platform Integration

Developed secure OAuth integrations with major gaming platforms (PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Steam) to verify player identities and gaming accounts while maintaining user privacy and platform compliance.

Real-time Communication System

Built a WebSocket-based notification system using AWS Lambda for real-time updates on wager status, team invitations, dispute notifications, and other critical platform events to ensure users stay informed.

Team Collaboration & Testing

Coordinated development across a 3-person team, implementing comprehensive testing strategies, code reviews, and deployment pipelines to ensure platform stability and security for the September 2024 launch.

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