Here's a team-ready prompt to build Riffy, structured to align developers, designers, and stakeholders. Copy and paste this into your project management tool (e.g., Notion, Slack, or Jira):

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Riffy: Social Messaging App Project Brief

Vision: Build a Gen Z social app where chats transform into collaborative art, combining real-time messaging, soundboard battles, and anonymous creativity.

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Core Features

1. Soundboard Battles:
   • Users react with meme sounds (e.g., airhorns, laugh tracks).
   • Tech: WebSocket (Socket.IO) + Firebase Realtime DB.
   • Monetization: Premium sound packs ($1.99–$4.99).
2. Live Streaming with Gifts:
   • Viewers send virtual gifts (hearts, AR effects) during streams.
   • Tech: Agora.io (video) + Stripe (payments).
   • Monetization: 30% platform cut on gifts.
3. Riff Tribes:
   • Niche communities (e.g., "Meme Lords," "Eco Warriors").
   • Tech: Firebase Firestore (NoSQL) + Algolia (search).
   • Monetization: Paid tribes ($2.99/month).
4. Collaborative Stories:
   • Friends remix stories with stickers/voiceovers.
   • Tech: FFmpeg (video stitching) + Cloudinary (media storage).

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Technical Requirements

• Frontend:
  • Mobile: React Native (iOS/Android).
  • Web: Next.js 14 + Tailwind CSS.
• Backend:
  • Auth: Firebase Authentication.
  • Real-Time: Socket.IO + Firebase Realtime DB.
  • AI: Vercel AI SDK (GPT-4 for caption suggestions).
• Infra:
  • Hosting: Vercel (frontend) + Google Cloud (backend).
  • Moderation: Hive Moderation API + Google Perspective.

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Design & Branding

• Logo: Abstract sound wave + chat bubble (Figma draft [blocked]).
• Colors: Electric Purple (#8A2BE2), Sunflower Yellow (#FFD700).
• UI Reference: Blend Snapchat’s fun + Discord’s community vibe.
• Prototype: [Figma prototype link] (complete by 10/20).

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Deliverables

| Phase | Deadline | Output |
|-----------|--------------|------------|
| MVP | 11/30 | Auth, chat, soundboards, basic tribes. |
| Beta | 1/15 | Live streaming + gifts, AR filters. |
| Launch | 3/1 | Sponsored challenges, premium tiers. |

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Monetization Strategy

1. Phase 1: Virtual gifts (30% cut), premium soundboards.
2. Phase 2: Branded AR filters ($5K–$20K/sponsor), affiliate links.

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Dependencies

• APIs:
  • Agora.io (streaming): Sign up [blocked].
  • OpenAI (AI): API key [blocked].
• Assets:
  • Sound effects: Freesound [blocked].
  • Legal docs: Termly [blocked].

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Assumptions

• Gen Z prioritizes collaboration over follower counts.
• Anonymity (“Mood Masks”) will reduce toxicity.

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Next Steps

1. Devs: Set up Git repo + Firebase project.
2. Designers: Finalize Figma flows for soundboard/streaming.
3. PM: Secure beta testers via Discord/TikTok.

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Team Action:

• Confirm understanding of priorities.
• Flag risks by 10/10 (e.g., WebSocket latency).
• Daily standups at 9:30 AM PST via Zoom.