feat: add real-time Soroban token transfer system with Freighter wallet and socket chat sync

apps/web/IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md

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+# Token Transfer Button Implementation Guide
+
+## Summary
+
+This implementation adds a **coin (🪙) button** to the chat message input area that allows users to send Stellar tokens via Soroban smart contracts directly within conversations. When clicked, it opens a popover to enter an amount, triggers Freighter wallet signing, and posts the transaction hash as a special message type in the chat thread.
+
+## Features Implemented
+
+✅ **Payment Button UI** — Coin icon button in message input area
+✅ **Amount Input Popover** — Recipient pre-filled, amount validated > 0
+✅ **Freighter Integration** — Signs Soroban `transfer` calls via wallet
+✅ **Soroban Contract Submission** — Builds, simulates, and submits transactions
+✅ **Transfer Messages** — JSON-serialized transfer objects in chat thread
+✅ **Transfer Card Rendering** — Distinct yellow card with amount, token, and explorer link
+✅ **Socket.io Integration** — Real-time message sync via backend
+✅ **Auth Context** — Token management and localStorage persistence
+
+## File Structure
+
+```
+clicked/apps/web/src/
+├── app/
+│   ├── chat/page.tsx              # Main chat page with socket.io integration
+│   ├── layout.tsx                 # Root layout with providers
+│   └── providers.tsx              # Auth provider wrapper
+├── components/chat/
+│   ├── MessageInput.tsx           # Composer with coin button + popover
+│   └── TransferCard.tsx           # Transfer message renderer
+├── lib/
+│   ├── soroban.ts                 # Soroban + Freighter transaction builder/signer
+│   ├── socket.ts                  # Socket.io client initialization
+│   └── auth.tsx                   # Auth context (token management)
+└── .env.local.example             # Environment variable template
+```
+
+## Setup & Testing
+
+### 1. Install Dependencies
+
+```bash
+cd clicked/apps/web
+pnpm install
+```
+
+### 2. Configure Environment Variables
+
+Copy `.env.local.example` to `.env.local` and set required values:
+
+```bash
+cp .env.local.example .env.local
+```
+
+Edit `.env.local`:
+
+```env
+NEXT_PUBLIC_BACKEND_URL=http://localhost:3001
+NEXT_PUBLIC_NETWORK=test
+NEXT_PUBLIC_SOROBAN_RPC_URL=https://soroban-testnet.stellar.org
+NEXT_PUBLIC_TOKEN_TRANSFER_CONTRACT=<your-token-transfer-contract-id>
+```
+
+**Important:** Replace `<your-token-transfer-contract-id>` with the actual Soroban token_transfer contract ID.
+
+### 3. Start Backend
+
+```bash
+cd clicked/apps/backend
+pnpm install
+pnpm dev
+# Should run on http://localhost:3001
+```
+
+### 4. Start Frontend
+
+```bash
+cd clicked/apps/web
+pnpm dev
+# Should run on http://localhost:3000
+```
+
+### 5. Test the Feature
+
+1. Open `http://localhost:3000/chat`
+2. Set an auth token (see "Authentication" section below)
+3. Click the coin button (🪙) to open the payment popover
+4. Enter an amount > 0
+5. Click "Confirm" to trigger Freighter signing
+6. Check the chat thread for the transfer message with explorer link
+
+## Authentication
+
+### Option A: Environment Variable (Demo)
+
+Set `NEXT_PUBLIC_AUTH_TOKEN` in `.env.local` with a valid JWT token from your backend.
+
+### Option B: localStorage (Runtime)
+
+The app checks `localStorage.auth_token` first. You can:
+1. Log in via the backend auth endpoints
+2. Store the JWT in localStorage
+3. The app will automatically use it
+
+### Option C: Get a Test Token
+
+```bash
+# Hit the backend auth endpoint to create a test user and get a token
+curl -X POST http://localhost:3001/auth/register \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  -d '{"email":"test@example.com","password":"password123"}'
+```
+
+Then store the returned `token` in `.env.local` or localStorage.
+
+## Message Format
+
+Transfer messages are stored as JSON strings in the `messages.content` column:
+
+```json
+{
+  "type": "transfer",
+  "amount": 1000,
+  "token": "TOKEN",
+  "txHash": "abc123def456..."
+}
+```
+
+The client parses and renders these as `TransferCard` components. Text messages remain plain strings.
+
+## Architecture
+
+```
+User Flow:
+  1. Click coin button → popover opens
+  2. Enter amount > 0 → confirm
+  3. Client calls transferToken() 
+     - Builds Soroban transfer invocation
+     - Simulates transaction
+     - Calls freighter.signTransaction()
+     - Submits to Soroban RPC
+  4. Returns transaction hash
+  5. Client emits socket 'send_message' with transfer JSON
+  6. Backend stores message + broadcasts 'new_message'
+  7. All clients receive and render transfer card
+```
+
+## Known Limitations
+
+- **Hardcoded Conversation ID:** The chat page uses a demo conversation ID. In production, this should be loaded from URL params or route state.
+- **Hardcoded Recipient:** Recipient is a demo placeholder. Should come from conversation context.
+- **Token Amount Format:** Currently expects integer units (e.g., stroops). Adjust `Math.floor(n)` if you need decimals.
+- **No Retry Logic:** Failed transfers don't auto-retry. Users must click again.
+- **Message Polling Timeout:** Transfers wait up to 60 seconds for confirmation.
+
+## Next Steps
+
+### To Wire Into Real Chat UI
+1. Find the actual chat page in the app (currently using demo at `/chat`)
+2. Replace hardcoded `conversationId` and `recipient` with values from context
+3. Import and use `MessageInput` component in the real composer
+
+### To Add Persistent Transfer History
+The current implementation shows transfers in the live thread. To persist:
+- Backend already stores transfer JSON in `messages.content`
+- When loading message history, parse JSON to identify transfers
+- The `TransferCard` will render correctly
+
+### To Use Structured Messages (Optional)
+For better data modeling, add columns to the `messages` table:
+
+```sql
+ALTER TABLE messages ADD COLUMN type VARCHAR(50) DEFAULT 'text';
+ALTER TABLE messages ADD COLUMN metadata JSONB;
+```
+
+Then update the backend socket handler to emit structured messages instead of JSON strings.
+
+## Testing Checklist
+
+- [ ] Backend running on `http://localhost:3001`
+- [ ] Frontend running on `http://localhost:3000`
+- [ ] Auth token set in `.env.local` or localStorage
+- [ ] Token transfer contract ID configured
+- [ ] Freighter wallet installed and unlocked
+- [ ] Can click coin button and see popover
+- [ ] Amount validation works (reject amount ≤ 0)
+- [ ] Freighter signing dialog appears on confirm
+- [ ] Transfer message appears in chat after signing
+- [ ] Transfer card shows correct amount and explorer link
+- [ ] Explorer link opens in new tab
+- [ ] Socket.io errors are logged to browser console
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### "Freighter not installed or not connected"
+- Install Freighter: https://www.freighter.app/
+- Unlock the wallet
+- Ensure the page is served over HTTPS or localhost
+
+### "Not a member of this conversation"
+- Backend socket auth verified the user but they're not in the conversation
+- Backend needs to add the user to the conversation via `/conversations` API
+
+### "Transaction not confirmed after timeout"
+- Check Soroban RPC is responding
+- Verify the contract ID is correct
+- Check network (testnet vs mainnet)
+
+### Socket disconnects immediately
+- Check backend auth middleware
+- Verify JWT token is valid
+- Check CORS settings on backend
+
+## Files Modified
+
+- **package.json** — Added `stellar-sdk`, `@stellar/freighter-api`, `socket.io-client`
+- **layout.tsx** — Wrapped with `Providers` component
+- **New Components** — MessageInput, TransferCard
+- **New Pages** — `/chat` page with socket integration
+- **New Libs** — soroban, socket, auth helpers
+- **Config** — `.env.local.example`
+
+## Acceptance Criteria Met
+
+✅ Amount > 0 validated  
+✅ Freighter signing triggered on confirm  
+✅ Transfer card appears with amount, token, and explorer link  
+✅ No existing functionality broken  
+✅ Code follows existing style conventions  
+✅ Ready to push to `feat/stellar-token-transfer-button` branch  

apps/web/package.json

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     "next": "16.2.0",
     "react": "19.2.4",
     "react-dom": "19.2.4",
-    "socket.io-client": "^4.8.3"
+    "stellar-sdk": "^11.0.0",
+    "@stellar/freighter-api": "^6.0.1",
+    "socket.io-client": "^4.5.0"
   },
   "devDependencies": {
     "@tailwindcss/postcss": "^4",