Migrating from Web2 to Web3

Step-by-Step Migration Guide

1. Assess Your Current Web2 Application

   • Identify core functionalities.
   • Analyze data structures.
   • Review user authentication.

2. Understand Frequency and Gateway Services

   • Learn about Frequency blockchain architecture.
   • Understand Gateway services (Account, Graph, Content Publishing, Content Watcher).

3. Set Up Your Development Environment

   • Install Docker, Node.js, and a Web3 wallet.
   • Clone the Gateway service repositories.
   • Set up Docker containers.

4. Configure Gateway Services

   • Create and configure .env files with necessary environment variables.

5. Migrate User Authentication

   • Integrate Web3 authentication using MetaMask or another Web3 wallet.
   • Configure MetaMask to connect to the Frequency TestNet.

6. Migrate Data Storage

   • Transition to decentralized storage.
   • Use Frequency blockchain for metadata and off-chain storage for payload data.

7. Migrate Core Functionalities

   • Use the Content Publishing Service for creating feeds and posting content.
   • Use the Graph Service for managing social connections.
   • Use the Content Watcher Service for retrieving the latest state of feeds and reactions.

8. Test and Validate

   • Perform functional, performance, and security testing.

9. Optimize and Deploy

   • Optimize your application for performance on the Frequency blockchain.
   • Deploy your migrated application to the production environment.

10. Educate Your Users

    • Provide documentation and support for user onboarding.
    • Establish a feedback loop to gather user feedback and make improvements.

By following these steps, you can successfully migrate your Web2 application to the Gateway and Frequency Web3 environment.