Fix #281: Allow unauthenticated access to public read-only routes#320
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Fix #281: Allow unauthenticated access to public read-only routes#320
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Enable visitors to explore the platform without wallet connection by opening read-only routes to all users: Public routes (no authentication required): - /feed - Real-time tips across the platform - /leaderboard - Top tippers and recipients - /stats - Platform-wide aggregate statistics Protected routes (authentication required): - /send, /batch, /token-tip - Sending tips - /activity, /profile, /block - User account features - /admin, /telemetry - Owner-only administrative features Changes: - Updated ROUTE_META in routes.js to mark public vs authenticated routes - Created RequireAuth component to show inline wallet connection prompts - Refactored App.jsx routing to support mixed authenticated/unauthenticated - Navigation dynamically filters items based on auth and admin status - Root path redirects to /feed for unauthenticated users (was /send) - Updated routes.test.js to verify public and authenticated route separation Testing: - All 1712 frontend tests passing (including 1 new test) - All 91 contract tests passing - Routing tests cover both authenticated and public behaviors This allows first-time visitors to immediately see live activity and platform value without friction, addressing major onboarding concerns for hackathon judging and product discovery. Fixes #281
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Summary
Enables unauthenticated visitors to explore platform value immediately without requiring wallet connection, reducing onboarding friction for hackathon judging and product discovery.
Public Routes (No Authentication)
Protected Routes (Authentication Required)
Implementation Details
Testing
Acceptance Criteria Met
New visitors can browse live feed, leaderboard, and platform stats without wallet
Send tip, batch tip, token tip, profile management remain protected
Public routes have clear upgrade prompts when wallet is required
Routing tests cover authenticated and unauthenticated behavior
Fixes #281