Scaena
Scaena — Gallery-Commerce Platform (scaena.art)
A gallery-first commerce experience with PAS-driven messaging, curated collections, community hooks, and conversion-ready flows designed to move visitors from discovery → desire → action.
All Selected Work
Jhay/2024
// Engineering Dossier
P2P Transaction Platform
Jhay's users had zero trust in peer-to-peer transactions due to lack of transparency and communication tools. We architected real-time chat and live transaction status updates using Firebase and Express.js — increasing user trust and driving positive early-beta feedback.
Client
Jhay
Role & Scope
Lead Frontend Developer
Timeline
2.5 months • Prototype to beta
Primary Stack
React • TypeScript • Tailwind CSS • Firebase
Transaction dashboard showing real-time updates and chat between parties.01 / 01
The Challenge
Users didn't trust in-app peer-to-peer transactions — there was no live communication, no escrow visibility, and no transaction transparency.
The Solution
A real-time P2P platform with live chat, escrow status UI, and instant transaction feeds — architected for trust and speed.
// Verified Project Outcomes
- Outcome: ₦50M+ processed through the platform since launch
- Outcome: Zero frontend failures in production
- Outcome: Increased user trust through real-time transparency
- Positive early-beta feedback and strong retention
The Problem: Ensuring Security and Real-Time Communication
Jhay wanted a P2P platform that offered more than just transactions. They needed a secure, reliable system with real-time chat and transaction updates to build trust between users. The main challenge was to architect a system that was both highly secure and fast enough to provide instant feedback to users.
My Solution: Building a Robust System
As the lead frontend developer, I built the user interface and core functionalities using React.js and TypeScript. I focused on creating a highly responsive design with Tailwind CSS and implemented the real-time chat and transaction features using a combination of Firebase and Express.js. My work ensured that the platform was secure, easy to use, and provided a seamless experience for all users.
- Architected and implemented a real-time chat system.
- Developed a secure transaction flow and live updates.
- Ensured the application was robust and scalable for future growth.
The Results: A Secure and Engaging Platform
The new platform was a huge success, thanks to the seamless user experience and the reliability of the real-time features. Key results included:
- Increased User Trust: Real-time chat and updates fostered a strong sense of community and trust among users.
- High Reliability: The robust backend architecture ensured that transactions were processed securely and without errors.
- Positive Feedback: The intuitive UI and fast performance received great feedback from early users.
// Curated Portfolio
