The DeFi Report: The DeFi Report

Real-Time Web3 Insights Platform with Scalable Infrastructure, Authentication, and Subscription Management.

Overview

The DeFi Report is a leading platform in the Web3 space, providing cutting-edge research, market insights, and in-depth analysis of the blockchain and Web3 tech stack. Gigareef developed a scalable and dynamic platform that delivers real-time insights, integrates seamlessly with their existing digital ecosystem, and enables gated premium content through authentication and subscription management.

Project background

The DeFi Report sought a platform that could provide real-time, accessible insights into the evolving Web3 landscape, while also offering subscription-based content experiences. Their goals were to seamlessly publish research and insights, manage extensive data, engage their audience through newsletters, and support premium membership options. Gigareef’s challenge was to build a system that not only delivered this level of dynamic content but also provided the flexibility and scalability needed for long-term growth.

Solution

Gigareef developed a high-performance platform using a Next.js app deployed on Vercel, ensuring fast load times and scalability. Key features delivered include:

Authentication & Subscription Management with Clerk and Stripe

Users create accounts with Clerk to access content and upgrade their subscription tiers. Stripe manages payment processing, while webhooks synchronize user subscription status across beehiiv, Clerk, and the platform. This allows The DeFi Report to gate premium content, display upgrade options, and ensure subscribers receive the correct access.

Real-time API Integration with beehiiv

We integrated a custom API with Beehiiv, allowing newsletter posts to automatically convert into fully formatted articles on The DeFi Report site, ensuring dynamic content delivery without additional overhead.

Scalable Database with Planetscale

To handle a growing database of research and insights, we implemented a scalable and highly-efficient backend using Planetscale, providing the robustness needed for large datasets.

Flexible Content Management with Sanity CMS

Sanity CMS was integrated to give the client complete control over content updates, ensuring flexibility and ease of use for maintaining fresh and relevant data on the platform.

Optimized Performance and Scalability

With Vercel’s powerful deployment infrastructure, the platform is built to scale, ensuring future-proof performance as the DeFi Report grows.

Technology

Next.js

React

Vercel

Stripe

Clerk

Planetscale

Sanity CMS

Prisma

beehiiv

Outcomes

Gigareef’s partnership with The DeFi Report resulted in a platform that blends advanced technology with a deep understanding of content strategy. By integrating beehiiv, Planetscale, Sanity CMS, Clerk, and Stripe, we created a dynamic and scalable platform that enables real-time content delivery, secure subscription management, and premium content gating. Positioned as a pivotal resource in the Web3 space, The DeFi Report now has the infrastructure to grow its community while engaging and informing users through both free and premium experiences.

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