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- Add Prisma schema with all database models - Creator channels, streams, VOD, clips, monetization - Real-time chat, polls, interactions - Subscriptions, donations, payouts - Social graph (followers), clips, leaderboards - Complete Platform Architecture documentation - API structure and routes documentation - Implementation roadmap (8 phases) - Updated README with platform vision - Install core dependencies: Prisma, Clerk, Stripe, Socket.io Ready for Phase 1 development with database setup.
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AeThex LIVE - Complete Platform Architecture
System Overview
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ AeThex LIVE Creator Platform │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ Frontend (Next.js) │
│ ├─ Creator Dashboard │
│ ├─ Watch Page (Single Stream) │
│ ├─ Discovery/Browse │
│ ├─ User Profiles │
│ ├─ Community Channels │
│ └─ Creator Monetization UI │
│ │
│ Backend (Node.js/Next.js API Routes) │
│ ├─ Authentication (Clerk) │
│ ├─ User Management │
│ ├─ Channel/Stream Management │
│ ├─ VOD Management │
│ ├─ Real-time Chat (Socket.io) │
│ ├─ Monetization/Payments (Stripe) │
│ ├─ Analytics & Reports │
│ └─ Content Moderation │
│ │
│ Database (PostgreSQL on Railway) │
│ ├─ Users & Profiles │
│ ├─ Channels & Streams │
│ ├─ VOD/Clips │
│ ├─ Chat/Messages │
│ ├─ Social Graph (Followers) │
│ ├─ Monetization (Subscriptions, Donations) │
│ ├─ Polls & Interactions │
│ └─ Analytics │
│ │
│ Services │
│ ├─ Streaming (Cloudflare/Mux) │
│ ├─ Storage (Cloudflare R2/S3) │
│ ├─ Video Processing (FFmpeg) │
│ ├─ Cache (Redis on Railway) │
│ └─ Email (Resend/SendGrid) │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Data Models
Core Entities
- User - Creator/Viewer accounts
- Channel - Creator's channel (can have multiple)
- Stream - Live streaming session
- VOD - Video on demand (archived stream)
- Clip - User-created highlight clip
- ChatMessage - Stream chat
- Follower - Social graph
- Subscription - Paid membership
- Donation/Tip - One-time payment
- Poll - Live poll/interaction
- Leaderboard - Gaming/competition rankings
Features by Priority
Phase 1: Foundation (Current)
- HLS streaming player
- User authentication
- Basic profiles
- Real-time chat
Phase 2: Multi-Channel & Discovery
- Multi-channel support
- Stream discovery/browse
- Search & recommendations
- Follow system
Phase 3: Creator Tools
- Creator dashboard
- Stream analytics
- VOD archives
- Basic clip creation
Phase 4: Monetization
- Subscriptions
- Donations/tips
- Payout system
- Revenue analytics
Phase 5: Community & Engagement
- Community channels
- Polls & reactions
- Gifting
- User badges/roles
Phase 6: Advanced Features
- Gaming tournaments
- Leaderboards
- Music/DJ mode
- Clips & highlights
- Auto-moderation
- Notifications
Tech Stack
Frontend
- Next.js 16 (React 19)
- TypeScript
- Tailwind CSS
- Socket.io client
- Stripe React
Backend
- Next.js API Routes
- Node.js
- Socket.io server
- Prisma ORM
Database
- PostgreSQL (Railway)
- Redis (Upstash/Railway)
Authentication
- Clerk (or NextAuth.js)
Payments
- Stripe
Streaming
- Cloudflare Stream or Mux
Storage
- Cloudflare R2 or AWS S3
Real-time
- Socket.io
Database Schema
See docs/DATABASE_SCHEMA.md
API Structure
See docs/API_STRUCTURE.md
Implementation Order
- Set up Prisma & PostgreSQL
- User authentication (Clerk)
- Channel & stream creation
- Real-time chat
- VOD storage
- Follow system
- Basic dashboard
- Stripe integration
- Advanced features
Ready to build the complete platform!