# AeThex Connect - Save Point Summary
**Date:** January 12, 2026  
**Last Commit:** `3da5bc4` - Complete dark gaming theme redesign  
**Branch:** main (pushed to GitHub)

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## 🎯 Project Overview
**AeThex Connect** - Gaming communication platform with blockchain identity  
*"Discord meets Blockchain Identity for Gamers"*

### Core Features (Phases 1-6 Complete)
- ✅ Blockchain domain identity (.aethex domains as NFTs)
- ✅ Real-time messaging (Socket.io)
- ✅ GameForge integration (game-specific channels)
- ✅ Voice/Video calls (WebRTC)
- ✅ Nexus cross-platform SDK
- ✅ Premium monetization (Stripe)

---

## 🎨 Current Session Accomplishments

### 1. Complete UI/UX Redesign
**Theme:** Sleek dark gaming aesthetic (BitChat/Root inspired)

#### Color Palette
- **Background:** Pure black OLED `#000000`
- **Primary:** Cyan `#00d9ff`
- **Accent:** Neon green `#00ff88`
- **Text:** White `#ffffff` / Gray `#a1a1aa`
- **Effects:** Glassmorphism with backdrop blur

#### Files Created/Modified

**NEW: Astro Landing Site** (`astro-site/`)
```
astro-site/
├── src/
│   ├── pages/index.astro          # Homepage (200+ lines)
│   ├── components/
│   │   ├── Hero.astro             # Animated hero section
│   │   ├── Features.astro         # 6 feature cards
│   │   └── Pricing.astro          # 3 pricing tiers
│   └── layouts/Layout.astro
├── package.json
├── astro.config.mjs
└── tailwind.config.mjs
```

**NEW: React Native Mobile Screens** (`packages/mobile/src/`)
```
packages/mobile/src/
├── screens/
│   ├── HomeScreen.tsx             # Chat list (230+ lines)
│   ├── MessagesScreen.tsx         # Chat view (350+ lines)
│   ├── FriendsScreen.tsx          # Friends list (250+ lines)
│   ├── GamesScreen.tsx            # GameForge projects (200+ lines)
│   └── ProfileScreen.tsx          # User profile (200+ lines)
├── navigation/
│   └── AppNavigator.tsx           # Bottom tabs (150+ lines)
└── theme/
    └── index.ts                   # Dark theme config
```

**UPDATED: React Frontend** (`src/frontend/`)
```
src/frontend/
├── index.css                      # Global dark theme
├── App.css                        # App container dark theme
├── Demo.css                       # Main demo dark theme
└── components/
    └── Chat/
        ├── Chat.css               # Dark glassmorphism
        ├── MessageInput.css       # Cyan gradient button
        ├── MessageList.css        # Gradient message bubbles
        └── ConversationList.css   # Dark sidebar
```

**UPDATED: Design System**
```
packages/ui/styles/tokens.ts       # Complete redesign with dark theme
```

### 2. Dependencies Installed
- `react-router-dom@^6.20.0` (React frontend)
- `astro@4.16.19` + Tailwind CSS (landing site)
- All Astro site dependencies (377 packages)

### 3. Git Commits
1. **`651cba7`** - "feat: Add sleek mobile-first design and Astro landing site"
   - 17 files changed, 2762 insertions, 68 deletions
   
2. **`3da5bc4`** - "feat: Complete dark gaming theme redesign for React frontend"
   - 13 files changed, 6359 insertions, 100 deletions

**Total Changes:** 30 files, 9121 insertions, 168 deletions

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## 🖥️ Development Servers

### Running Services
```bash
# Port 3000 - Backend API (Node.js/Express)
http://localhost:3000
http://localhost:3000/health

# Port 3000 - Astro Landing Site
http://localhost:3000
cd astro-site && npm run dev

# Port 3000 - React Frontend (Vite)
http://localhost:3000
cd src/frontend && npm run dev
```

### Start All Services
```bash
# Terminal 1: Backend
npm run dev

# Terminal 2: Astro Site
cd astro-site && npm run dev

# Terminal 3: React Frontend
cd src/frontend && npm run dev
```

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## 📁 Project Structure

```
AeThex-Connect/
├── astro-site/                    # NEW: Landing page (Astro 4.0)
├── packages/
│   ├── core/                      # Shared business logic
│   ├── ui/                        # Design system & components
│   ├── mobile/                    # NEW: React Native app
│   ├── web/                       # Web-specific code
│   └── desktop/                   # Electron app (future)
├── src/
│   ├── backend/                   # Node.js API server
│   └── frontend/                  # React web app (Vite)
├── supabase/                      # Database migrations
├── integration-package/           # Domain verification
└── nexus-sdk/                     # Cross-platform SDK
```

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## 🎯 What's Left to Do

### Immediate Next Steps
1. **Update Remaining Components** (Optional)
   - `src/frontend/components/Call/` - Video call UI
   - `src/frontend/components/Premium/` - Premium features UI
   - `src/frontend/components/Overlay/` - Overlay components
   - `src/frontend/components/DomainVerification.css` - Domain verification UI

2. **Mobile App Testing**
   - Install dependencies properly (workspace issue to resolve)
   - Test on iOS Simulator: `cd packages/mobile && npm run ios`
   - Test on Android: `cd packages/mobile && npm run android`
   - Note: Requires Xcode (Mac) or Android Studio

3. **Production Deployment**
   - Deploy Astro site to Vercel/Netlify/Cloudflare
   - Set up CI/CD pipeline
   - Configure environment variables

### Future Enhancements
- [ ] Animated transitions between screens
- [ ] Dark mode toggle (currently always dark)
- [ ] Mobile app native modules setup
- [ ] Desktop Electron app
- [ ] PWA configuration for web app
- [ ] Performance optimization
- [ ] Accessibility improvements (WCAG compliance)

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## 🔧 Technical Details

### Tech Stack
**Frontend:**
- React 18.2.0 (Web)
- React Native 0.73.2 (Mobile)
- Astro 4.16.19 (Landing)
- Vite 5.0.8 (Build tool)
- Tailwind CSS 3.x

**Backend:**
- Node.js + Express
- Socket.io (Real-time)
- PostgreSQL + Supabase
- WebRTC (Calls)
- Stripe (Payments)

**Design:**
- Glassmorphism UI
- Dark OLED theme
- Cyan/Green accent colors
- Custom design tokens

### Key Patterns
- **Monorepo:** Workspaces for shared code
- **Real-time:** Socket.io for messaging
- **State:** Redux Toolkit (@aethex/core)
- **Styling:** CSS Modules + Design tokens
- **Navigation:** React Navigation (mobile), React Router (web)

---

## 🚨 Known Issues

### Mobile Package Dependencies
```bash
# Current Error:
npm error Unsupported URL Type "workspace:": workspace:*
```
**Solution:** The mobile package uses workspace dependencies. Need to:
1. Build `@aethex/core` package first: `cd packages/core && npm run build`
2. Or install mobile deps from root: `npm install` (at workspace root)

### Dev Server Cache
If styles don't update, hard refresh:
- Chrome/Edge: `Ctrl+Shift+R` or `Cmd+Shift+R`
- Firefox: `Ctrl+F5` or `Cmd+Shift+R`

---

## 📝 Important Commands

### Git
```bash
git status                         # Check changes
git add -A                         # Stage all
git commit -m "message"            # Commit
git push origin main               # Push to GitHub
```

### Development
```bash
npm run dev                        # Start backend (root)
cd src/frontend && npm run dev     # Start React app
cd astro-site && npm run dev       # Start Astro site
```

### Testing
```bash
npm test                           # Run tests
npm run lint                       # Lint code
```

### Build
```bash
cd src/frontend && npm run build   # Build React app
cd astro-site && npm run build     # Build Astro site
cd packages/core && npm run build  # Build core package
```

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## 🎨 Design Reference

### Color System
```css
/* Backgrounds */
--bg-primary: #000000;              /* Pure black OLED */
--bg-glass: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.6);  /* Glassmorphism */
--bg-card: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.8);   /* Cards */

/* Accents */
--cyan: #00d9ff;                    /* Primary */
--green: #00ff88;                   /* Success */
--red: #ef4444;                     /* Error */
--purple: #a855f7;                  /* Optional */

/* Text */
--text-primary: #ffffff;
--text-secondary: #a1a1aa;
--text-muted: #71717a;

/* Effects */
backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 217, 255, 0.3);
text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 217, 255, 0.3);
```

### Typography
- **Headings:** 700 weight, cyan color with glow
- **Body:** 400-500 weight, white/gray
- **Code:** 'Fira Code', monospace

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## 📚 Resources

### Documentation
- [Astro Docs](https://docs.astro.build)
- [React Native Docs](https://reactnative.dev)
- [React Router Docs](https://reactrouter.com)
- [Socket.io Docs](https://socket.io/docs)
- [Supabase Docs](https://supabase.com/docs)

### Design Inspiration
- BitChat (Jack Dorsey)
- Root (Neon aesthetic)
- Discord (Gaming focus)

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## 🔄 How to Resume Work

### 1. Quick Start
```bash
# Pull latest changes
git pull origin main

# Start all services
npm run dev                        # Backend (Terminal 1)
cd astro-site && npm run dev       # Astro (Terminal 2)  
cd src/frontend && npm run dev     # React (Terminal 3)
```

### 2. Check Status
- Visit http://localhost:5173 (React app)
- Visit http://localhost:3000 (Astro landing)
- Check git status: `git status`

### 3. Continue Development
Review "What's Left to Do" section above and pick a task.

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## 📊 Progress Tracking

### Completed ✅
- [x] README.md updated
- [x] Design system tokens (dark theme)
- [x] Astro landing site (4 sections)
- [x] React Native screens (5 screens)
- [x] React frontend redesign (main styles)
- [x] Chat component redesign (4 files)
- [x] Git commits & pushed to GitHub
- [x] Dependencies installed

### In Progress 🚧
- [ ] Mobile app dependency setup
- [ ] Remaining component styles

### Not Started 📋
- [ ] Call component styles
- [ ] Premium component styles
- [ ] Mobile app testing
- [ ] Production deployment

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## 💡 Quick Tips

1. **Viewing Changes:** Use browser DevTools to inspect glassmorphism effects
2. **Color Testing:** All cyan colors have hover states with glow
3. **Mobile Preview:** Use browser responsive mode for mobile screens
4. **Git History:** `git log --oneline --graph` to see commit tree
5. **Port Conflicts:** Kill process: `lsof -ti:PORT | xargs kill -9`

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## 📞 Support

- **Repository:** https://github.com/AeThex-Corporation/AeThex-Connect
- **Current Branch:** main
- **Latest Commit:** 3da5bc4

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**Last Updated:** January 12, 2026  
**Status:** ✅ Ready to resume development  
**Next Session:** Pick up with mobile testing or remaining component styling
