Built for production, not prototyping
TrustBridge isn't a prototype — it's a production-ready platform that would cost $300,000–$500,000+ to rebuild from scratch. Every component has been architected for scale, security, and reliability.
Here's what's under the hood:
- 40+ database tables modeling users, matches, tournaments, teams, payments, and more
- 72+ frontend routes across player and admin dashboards
- 4 tournament formats (Single Elimination, Double Elimination, Round Robin, Group Stage)
- 3 payment providers (Stripe, Paystack, PayPal)
Architecture overview
Our stack is built on enterprise-grade technologies:
| Layer | Technology | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Backend | NestJS + TypeScript | API server, business logic, auth |
| Database | PostgreSQL + Prisma | Relational data, migrations |
| Cache/Queue | Redis + BullMQ | Caching, job queues, real-time |
| Tournament Engine | Go (gRPC) | High-performance bracket computation |
| Payments | Stripe + Paystack + PayPal | Global payment processing |
| Real-time | Socket.IO + Redis adapter | Live match updates, chat |
| Infrastructure | GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine) | Container orchestration |
Tournament bracket computation — especially for double elimination and group stages — is CPU-intensive. Our custom Go microservice communicates via gRPC and can calculate brackets for a 256-player tournament in milliseconds. This would be significantly slower in Node.js.
The escrow flow
The escrow system is the heart of TrustBridge. Here's how funds flow through the platform:
Step 1: Deposit
When a player creates or joins a match, their stake is processed through Stripe and held in a segregated escrow account. This is not our operational account — escrow funds are never commingled with company money.
Step 2: Lock
Once both players have deposited, the funds are locked. Neither player can withdraw, and TrustBridge cannot access the funds outside of the match resolution flow. This lock is enforced at the database level with transaction isolation.
Step 3: Verify
After the match is played, both players submit their results. Our verification system cross-references the submissions. If they agree, the match is resolved automatically. If they disagree, our AI dispute resolution system kicks in.
Step 4: Settle
The winner's escrow is released to their TrustBridge wallet instantly. From there, they can withdraw to their bank account, PayPal, or use the balance for their next match. Losers' escrow is transferred to the winner's wallet atomically.
Every escrow operation uses database transactions with serializable isolation. If any step fails, the entire operation rolls back. Your money is always accounted for.
Real-time infrastructure
Competitive gaming demands real-time updates. Our Socket.IO infrastructure serves six specialized namespaces:
- Notifications — Push notifications, match and tournament events
- Chat — Direct and group messaging with typing indicators
- Live Activity — Real-time activity feeds
- Matchmaking — Queue updates and match-found events
- Ranked — LP gains, promotions, demotions in real-time
- Missions — Progress tracking, XP gains, level-ups
All namespaces use a Redis adapter for horizontal scaling across multiple server instances. When a player scores a win, every connected client in that match room gets the update within milliseconds.
Payment processing at scale
We support three payment providers to maximize global coverage:
- Stripe — Primary processor for US and Europe. PCI DSS Level 1 compliant. Handles deposits, escrow holds, and payouts via Stripe Connect.
- Paystack — African market coverage. Supports mobile money, bank transfers, and card payments across Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and more.
- PayPal — Alternative payout method for players who prefer it. Fast settlement for withdrawals.
Every transaction goes through our idempotency layer — protected by unique keys that prevent duplicate charges even if a request is retried.
What this means for players
You don't need to understand any of this to use TrustBridge. But we want you to know:
- Your money is in segregated accounts — never mixed with ours
- Every transaction is atomically processed — no partial states
- The platform is horizontally scalable — built for millions of users
- Everything is encrypted in transit and at rest
This is infrastructure built for trust.
Want to see it in action? Create your first match and experience escrow-protected gaming.