Back to Projects

Fourth Star — Immersive VR Media Streaming & Web3 Metaverse

Fourth Star is a next-generation immersive entertainment platform that turns traditional media into fully interactive virtual reality experiences. The platform combines immersive VR streaming, creator-driven content monetization, AI-powered virtual personalities, and blockchain-based digital ownership. I worked across backend architecture, frontend web portals, and Web3 payment systems powering the Fourth Star ecosystem.

ReactNext.jsTailwind CSSNodeJSExpressMongoDBRedisSocket.ioAWS EC2AWS S3AWS EKSAWS ECRAWS SESJoiPolygonMetaMaskStripeWeb3
Role:Full Stack Developer
Fourth Star

Platform Vision & Experiences

  • •Immersive VR streaming for 180°, 360°, and volumetric video content.
  • •Virtual concerts, cinematic experiences, and interactive gaming environments.
  • •Personalized virtual spaces including luxury apartments and spaceships.
  • •AI-powered virtual personalities, including the platform’s AI Movie Star and brand ambassador.

Backend Architecture & Microservices

  • •Designed and developed a scalable microservices-based backend using Node.js and Express.
  • •Built APIs to support VR content delivery, user interactions, creator tools, and admin workflows.
  • •Implemented Redis caching to optimize performance for high-traffic immersive media access.
  • •Enabled real-time platform interactions using Socket.io.

Frontend Web Portals

  • •Developed responsive web portals for users, creators, and administrators using React and Next.js.
  • •Enabled creators to manage channels, upload immersive content, and track monetization.
  • •Built admin dashboards for content moderation, analytics, and platform management.

Web3, Crypto & Payments

  • •Implemented blockchain-based marketplace features using the Fourth Star Utility Token (FSTR).
  • •Integrated Polygon blockchain for low-cost, scalable crypto transactions.
  • •Enabled MetaMask wallet integration for token-based purchases and digital asset ownership.
  • •Integrated Stripe for fiat payments, allowing seamless hybrid Web2 + Web3 transactions.
  • •Designed secure purchase flows supporting both crypto and traditional payment methods.

Creator Economy & Monetization

  • •Enabled creators to monetize immersive content using FSTR tokens and fiat payments.
  • •Supported access to exclusive virtual assets, content, and experiences via token-based rewards.
  • •Built infrastructure for content channels, virtual screening rooms, and premium VR experiences.

Infrastructure & Scalability

  • •Deployed services on AWS using EC2, EKS, ECR, and S3.
  • •Designed infrastructure to support thousands of users and high-bandwidth media streaming.
  • •Implemented secure email and notification systems using AWS SES.

My Role & Ownership

  • •Owned backend microservices design and implementation.
  • •Built frontend web portals for users, creators, and administrators.
  • •Implemented Web3 integrations using Polygon, MetaMask, and FSTR token logic.
  • •Integrated Stripe for fiat payment workflows.
  • •Collaborated with VR, AI, and blockchain teams to deliver a unified immersive platform.
Visit Website