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HackFare Arena
Description
HackFare is a real-time competitive 1v1 cybersecurity matchmaking arena. Players race to breach dynamically provisioned target containers in an isolated environment. It redefines CTFs by making them competitive, fast-paced, and adversarial.
Features
- Ranked Matchmaking with an automated Elo system
- True isolation via bespoke Docker networks per match
- Real-time Websockets for live feeds and terminal commands
- Walkaway mechanism for tactical resignations
- Interactive dashboard with match history
Tech Stack
Next.jsFastifyDockerPostgreSQLWebSockets
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What I Learned
- Implementing real-time communication using WebSockets and Fastify
- Dynamically orchestrating Docker containers directly from a Node.js backend
- Designing robust Elo matchmaking algorithms for competitive environments
- Integrating Turbopack with Next.js 15 for lightning-fast frontend performance
- Building secure, isolated network environments to prevent cross-contamination in CTFs
Future Improvements
- Support for multi-player (team vs team) arena matches
- Add more granular vulnerability challenges (e.g., specific CVE exploitation)
- Implement a global leaderboard with seasonal resets
- Introduce replays and terminal logging for post-match analysis