HUNCH Deployment Guide

Overview

This guide covers deploying HUNCH to production, including frontend deployment, smart contract deployment, and database setup.

Architecture Deployment

┌─────────────────┐    ┌─────────────────┐    ┌─────────────────┐
│    Frontend     │    │    Database     │    │   Blockchain    │
│   (Vercel/      │◄──►│   (Supabase)    │◄──►│ (Ethereum/      │
│    Netlify)     │    │                 │    │   Polygon)      │
└─────────────────┘    └─────────────────┘    └─────────────────┘

Prerequisites

Required Accounts

  • Vercel/Netlify account for frontend hosting

  • Supabase account for database

  • Ethereum wallet with deployment funds

  • WalletConnect Cloud account

  • Domain registrar account (optional)

Development Tools

  • Node.js 18+ and npm

  • Hardhat for smart contract deployment

  • Git for version control

Smart Contract Deployment

1. Setup Hardhat Environment

2. Configure Network Settings

3. Create Deployment Script

4. Deploy to Networks

5. Verify Contracts

Database Setup

1. Create Supabase Project

  1. Create new project

  2. Note down project URL and anon key

2. Run Database Migrations

3. Setup Row Level Security

Frontend Deployment

1. Update Contract Addresses

2. Configure Environment Variables

3. Deploy to Vercel

Vercel Configuration (vercel.json):

4. Deploy to Netlify (Alternative)

Netlify Configuration (netlify.toml):

Domain Configuration

1. Custom Domain Setup

For Vercel:

  1. Go to Project Settings → Domains

  2. Add your domain

  3. Configure DNS records as shown

For Netlify:

  1. Go to Site Settings → Domain Management

  2. Add custom domain

  3. Update DNS records

2. SSL Certificate

Both Vercel and Netlify provide automatic SSL certificates for custom domains.

Environment-Specific Configuration

Development

Staging

Production

Monitoring and Analytics

1. Error Tracking

2. Performance Monitoring

3. Uptime Monitoring

Setup monitoring for:

  • Frontend availability

  • API response times

  • Smart contract interaction success rates

  • Database performance

Security Considerations

1. Environment Variables

  • Never commit sensitive keys to Git

  • Use different keys for each environment

  • Rotate keys regularly

2. Smart Contract Security

  • Get contracts audited before mainnet deployment

  • Use multisig wallets for admin functions

  • Implement emergency pause mechanisms

3. Frontend Security

  • Enable CSP headers

  • Use HTTPS only

  • Implement rate limiting

  • Validate all user inputs

Maintenance

1. Regular Updates

2. Database Maintenance

  • Monitor query performance

  • Setup automated backups

  • Archive old data periodically

3. Smart Contract Upgrades

  • Plan upgrade strategy

  • Test thoroughly on testnets

  • Communicate changes to users

Rollback Strategy

1. Frontend Rollback

2. Database Rollback

  • Use Supabase point-in-time recovery

  • Restore from scheduled backups

  • Re-run specific migrations

3. Smart Contract Rollback

  • Deploy new contract versions

  • Update frontend to use new addresses

  • Migrate user funds if necessary

Cost Optimization

1. Frontend Costs

  • Use CDN for static assets

  • Optimize bundle size

  • Implement code splitting

2. Database Costs

  • Monitor query usage

  • Optimize expensive queries

  • Implement data archiving

3. Blockchain Costs

  • Batch transactions when possible

  • Use Layer 2 solutions

  • Optimize contract gas usage

Backup and Recovery

1. Database Backups

  • Daily automated backups

  • Cross-region replication

  • Test restore procedures

2. Code Backups

  • Git repository mirroring

  • Regular code exports

  • Documentation backups

3. Smart Contract Recovery

  • Keep deployment keys secure

  • Document all contract addresses

  • Maintain upgrade paths

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