DopeShare

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Inspiration

The idea for DopeShare came from a recurring frustration: sending files or text quickly without signing up, storing data permanently, or compromising on privacy. We wanted something minimal, fast, and secure — a tool that works instantly and disappears just as quickly.

DopeShare is a privacy-first, ephemeral sharing tool where content lives only as long as it’s needed.

How We Built It

We built DopeShare to prioritize speed, security, and simplicity using a modern stack:

Frontend: React 18 + TypeScript (Vite)
Styling/UI: Tailwind CSS, Shadcn/UI, Radix UI
Animations: Framer Motion
Backend: Supabase (PostgreSQL, Auth, Storage, Real-time)
Deployment: Vercel (custom domain: https://dope-share.com)
Payment: Paddle (integration in progress)

Core Features:

Anonymous and authenticated room creation
Real-time file & text sharing
Expiry options: 1h, 24h, 7d, 30d
AES-256 and TLS 1.3 security
Auto-cleanup of expired content
Subscription tiers with added features

What We Learned

How to design a security-first architecture using Supabase with full RLS (Row Level Security)
The importance of intentional UX for anonymous users — trust must be earned without registration
That even ephemeral tools need a polished, responsive design
Integration of reliable payment systems (Paddle) requires careful webhook logic and subscription control

Challenges We Faced

Fixing Supabase security warnings by properly setting search_path = public in DB functions
Solving SPA routing issues on Vercel for room URLs using vercel.json
Handling real-time sync while ensuring data security and performance
Building the payment and subscription flow while retaining anonymous access
Making the app fully mobile-optimized without compromising functionality