Load test for /transfers at 1k RPS (k6)

[Miracle656]

Background

Headline endpoint should sustain 1k RPS with p95 < 100ms.

What to build

A k6 script + a .github/workflows/load.yml running it on a scheduled basis against a staging deployment.

Key files

• tests/load/transfers.k6.js (new)

Acceptance criteria

• Script runs locally
• CI scheduled weekly

Drips Wave · Complexity: Intermediate · 150 points

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hi, i would like to work on this.

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hello am willing to work on this

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