# #005 #### October 03, 2025***:-*** Anti-Cheat Logging Layer Initiated, Timeout Logic Drafted
### Purpose To prepare Tapzi's backend for fraud detection, replay audits, and comprehensive edge-case handling in competitive PvP gaming. *** ### Key Highlights * Anti-cheat logging system operational - Complete move history and final game state hash recorded for every match * Game replay hash submission planned - Cryptographic proof of entire game sequence submitted alongside match results * Timeout logic implemented - Player inactivity >30 seconds triggers automatic forfeit with stake distribution * Admin replay viewer in development - Interface for reviewing suspicious matches move-by-move for dispute resolution * Enhanced signature validation - Additional checks prevent signature replay attacks and timestamp manipulation * Match abandonment penalties - Players who disconnect lose staked tokens and receive temporary matchmaking restrictions * Compressed move logging - Efficient storage format reduces database size while maintaining audit capability *** ### Why It Matters * Enhances trust in game integrity - Comprehensive logging enables detection and prevention of cheating attempts * Prepares for public launch - Robust anti-cheat system essential for community confidence and platform credibility * Supports skill-only reward model - Fraud prevention ensures rewards go to legitimately skilled players, not cheaters * Enables community-led dispute resolution - Transparent replay system allows players to verify match outcomes independently *** ### Open Issues * Replay tampering risks without encryption - Move logs stored in plaintext could potentially be modified by malicious actors * Log compression format debate ongoing - Team evaluating JSON vs binary hash chain for optimal storage and verification efficiency * Admin panel access control incomplete - Need role-based permissions for different levels of administrative review capabilities * Dispute resolution timeframe undefined - No established process for how long players have to contest match results *** ### Fixed * Stake mismatch bug during double submission resolved - Prevented edge case where both players could claim victory simultaneously * WebSocket memory leaks eliminated - Improved connection management prevents server performance degradation during extended sessions *** ### Next Steps * Complete basic admin replay viewer - Finish interface allowing administrators to audit suspicious matches frame-by-frame * Finalize replay hashing and compression logic - Determine optimal balance between storage efficiency and verification capability * Integrate anti-abandonment logic with smart contract - Connect timeout penalties to on-chain stake distribution mechanisms * Conduct security penetration testing - Engage external security firm to identify potential vulnerabilities before public beta launch