Forever Couch Gang Alpha Development Update

Executive Summary

Forever Couch Gang is a revolutionary Web3 social aggregation platform that combines blockchain technology, multi-platform content integration, and age-verified community features. We're building the future of social media where users control their data, earn rewards for engagement, and access all their content in one unified space.

As a solo developer, we've made massive strides in this Alpha phase, integrating major platforms, implementing robust security, and laying the foundation for our custom blockchain. This update showcases our progress and vision for a more connected, rewarding, and safe social experience.

Technical Achievements

• Multi-Platform OAuth Integration (Layer 2 Social Verification)
• Revolutionary Age Verification System (Multi-Layer Security)
• Blockchain & Tokenomics (Forever Couch Gang Chain)
• Security & Anti-Bot Measures
• Content Aggregation Architecture
• Production Infrastructure
• Developer Experience

Security Features

Our platform prioritizes user safety with:

• JWT Authentication with refresh tokens
• Rate Limiting (100 requests/minute per user)
• CORS Protection with whitelist
• Helmet Security Headers (CSP, HSTS, XSS protection)
• Encrypted Token Storage and HttpOnly cookies
• OAuth State Validation with PKCE

Platform Integrations

• X/Twitter: Tweets, follows, profiles
• Twitch: Streams, VODs, clips (50), follows (100), subscribers
• Google/YouTube: Birthdate verification, channels, subscriptions (50), playlists
• Instagram: Profile, media (50), engagement metrics
• Facebook: Profile, photos (50), videos (50), friends (100)
• Coming Soon: TikTok, Snapchat, Kick

Tokenomics Overview

Couch Cred (CC) Token System:

• Earn for viewing content, linking accounts, engagement
• Daily Mining Caps: Teens 100 CC/day, Adults 500 CC/day
• Wallet Integration with MetaMask
• Smart Contracts for profiles, tracking, violations

What's Coming Next

• Complete TikTok, Snapchat, Kick OAuth integration
• Activate Layer 3 MetaMask wallet verification
• Launch unified content feed UI
• Deploy real-time blockchain governance
• Public Alpha release with early adopter rewards