LaWallet NWC
Roadmap

Roadmap

6-month development timeline for LaWallet NWC, funded by OpenSats.

6-Month Development Timeline

MonthPhaseStatusKey Deliverables
1FoundationCompletedTesting infra, error handling, config, logging, auth (JWT+RBAC), security middleware, validation, Next.js 16
2FoundationIn ProgressGitHub Actions CI/CD, TypeScript Client SDK, React Hooks package, hook tests
3EnhancementPlannedAdmin Dashboard enhancement, NIP-07/NIP-46 Nostr login, frontend cleanup, Playwright E2E
4EnhancementPlannedUser Dashboard (profile, npub/NIP-05, preferences), Courtesy NWC Proxy (new container), wallet polish, white-label
5ExpansionPlannedLUD-16/21/22, NIP-57 zaps, NWC Payment Listener (new container), alias/redirect, SDK update
6ExpansionPlannedDocumentation, deployment (Vercel/Netlify/Umbrel/Start9/Docker), security prep

Phase 1: Foundation (Months 1-2)

Month 1: Backend Infrastructure + Testing (COMPLETED)

Exceeded original scope. Delivered 90% of the backend infrastructure:

  • Vitest + MSW + 154 integration tests covering all 32 routes
  • Error handling (ApiError hierarchy + withErrorHandling)
  • Configuration (Zod env validation + AppConfig)
  • Pino structured logging (originally Month 2)
  • JWT auth + RBAC with 4 roles (originally Month 3)
  • Security middleware (rate limiting, request limits, maintenance mode)
  • Zod validation for all API inputs
  • Next.js 16 + ESLint 9 upgrade

Month 2: CI/CD + Client SDK + React Hooks (IN PROGRESS)

With logging, auth, and integration tests done early:

  • GitHub Actions CI/CD pipeline (carried from Month 1)
  • TypeScript Client SDK (npm package, all 30 endpoints)
  • React Hooks package (@lawallet-nwc/react, 7 hooks)
  • Hook unit tests for existing 9 hooks
  • Coverage improvement to 60%+

Phase 2: Enhancement (Months 3-4)

Month 3: Admin Dashboard Enhancement + Nostr Login + E2E

Backend auth already complete; focus on frontend:

  • Admin Dashboard: user management, activity monitor, logs panel, address enhancements
  • NIP-07 browser extension login + NIP-46 remote signing
  • Frontend component cleanup and SDK hook consumption
  • Playwright multi-browser E2E testing

Month 4: User Dashboard + Courtesy NWC Proxy + Wallet Polish

  • User Dashboard: profile, npub/NIP-05 setup, address config, redirect management, NWC connection, preferences
  • Courtesy NWC Proxy service (new container, 5 provider adapters)
  • Wallet polish: payment history, receive interface, improved NWC flow
  • White-label customization + customizable landing page
  • E2E continued

Phase 3: Expansion (Months 5-6)

Month 5: Lightning Compliance + NWC Listener

  • LUD-16 full compliance (with alias/redirect)
  • NIP-57 zaps
  • LUD-21 verify endpoint
  • LUD-22 webhooks
  • NWC Payment Listener service (new container)
  • SDK + Hooks update

Month 6: Docs + Deployment

  • API documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger for 30 routes)
  • Codebase documentation (expand ARCHITECTURE.md, CONTRIBUTING.md)
  • Deployment configs (Vercel, Netlify, Umbrel, Start9, Docker)
  • Security preparation and audit readiness

Post-Grant Vision

See Vision for the CRM + AI + Nostr communications roadmap (months 7+).

What Already Exists (as of Month 1)

Understanding the current state helps contextualize the roadmap:

AreaState
API Routes30 handlers, all with error handling, validation, auth
Admin DashboardFunctional (cards, designs, addresses, settings)
Wallet UIFunctional (login, balance, send, NWC setup, settings)
Landing PageFull page with waitlist, roadmap, supporters
Auth BackendJWT + NIP-98 + RBAC (4 roles) + maintenance mode
Testing14 unit + 21 integration test files (154 tests)
Database6 models (User, Card, CardDesign, Ntag424, LightningAddress, AlbySubAccount, Settings)
NFC CardsFull NTAG424 encryption, scan, write, OTC activation
Alby IntegrationSub-account management via @getalby/sdk v7

Lightning Address Priority

FeatureStandardMonth
Base lightning addressLUD-165
ZapsNIP-575
Verify endpointLUD-215
WebhooksLUD-225
Address redirect--5
Address management (admin)--3
User dashboard + npub--4
Courtesy NWC (Alby, LNBits, etc.)--4

New Containers Timeline

MonthContainerService
4lawallet-nwc-proxyCourtesy NWC Proxy
5lawallet-listenerNWC Payment Listener

WordPress Integration

Proxy Lightning Address resolution from your WordPress domain to LaWallet NWC.

Month 1: Backend Infrastructure + Testing

Foundation phase: testing infrastructure, error handling, auth, security middleware.

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6-Month Development TimelinePhase 1: Foundation (Months 1-2)Month 1: Backend Infrastructure + Testing (COMPLETED)Month 2: CI/CD + Client SDK + React Hooks (IN PROGRESS)Phase 2: Enhancement (Months 3-4)Month 3: Admin Dashboard Enhancement + Nostr Login + E2EMonth 4: User Dashboard + Courtesy NWC Proxy + Wallet PolishPhase 3: Expansion (Months 5-6)Month 5: Lightning Compliance + NWC ListenerMonth 6: Docs + DeploymentPost-Grant VisionWhat Already Exists (as of Month 1)Lightning Address PriorityNew Containers Timeline