Create new production release

.gitignore

@@ -47,3 +47,5 @@ CLAUDE.local.md
 # hardhat generated files in workspace contract projects
 contracts/*/artifacts
 contracts/*/cache
+
+.mcp.json

CLAUDE.md

@@ -161,3 +161,63 @@ bun test
 ## Type Issues
 
 If IDE doesn't detect `@pendulum-chain/types` properly, ensure all `@polkadot/*` packages match versions in the types package. The root `package.json` uses `catalog:` for version management.
+
+---
+
+# AI AGENT RULES
+
+## 1. Think Before Coding
+
+**Don't assume. Don't hide confusion. Surface tradeoffs.**
+
+Before implementing:
+- State your assumptions explicitly. If uncertain, ask.
+- If multiple interpretations exist, present them - don't pick silently.
+- If a simpler approach exists, say so. Push back when warranted.
+- If something is unclear, stop. Name what's confusing. Ask.
+
+## 2. Simplicity First
+
+**Minimum code that solves the problem. Nothing speculative.**
+
+- No features beyond what was asked.
+- No abstractions for single-use code.
+- No "flexibility" or "configurability" that wasn't requested.
+- No error handling for impossible scenarios.
+- If you write 200 lines and it could be 50, rewrite it.
+
+Ask yourself: "Would a senior engineer say this is overcomplicated?" If yes, simplify.
+
+## 3. Surgical Changes
+
+**Touch only what you must. Clean up only your own mess.**
+
+When editing existing code:
+- Don't "improve" adjacent code, comments, or formatting.
+- Don't refactor things that aren't broken.
+- Match existing style, even if you'd do it differently.
+- If you notice unrelated dead code, mention it - don't delete it.
+
+When your changes create orphans:
+- Remove imports/variables/functions that YOUR changes made unused.
+- Don't remove pre-existing dead code unless asked.
+
+The test: Every changed line should trace directly to the user's request.
+
+## 4. Goal-Driven Execution
+
+**Define success criteria. Loop until verified.**
+
+Transform tasks into verifiable goals:
+- "Add validation" → "Write tests for invalid inputs, then make them pass"
+- "Fix the bug" → "Write a test that reproduces it, then make it pass"
+- "Refactor X" → "Ensure tests pass before and after"
+
+For multi-step tasks, state a brief plan:
+```
+1. [Step] → verify: [check]
+2. [Step] → verify: [check]
+3. [Step] → verify: [check]
+```
+
+Strong success criteria let you loop independently. Weak criteria ("make it work") require constant clarification.

apps/api/package.json

@@ -12,9 +12,10 @@
     "@polkadot/util-crypto": "catalog:",
     "@scure/bip39": "^1.5.4",
     "@supabase/supabase-js": "catalog:",
+    "@types/multer": "^2.1.0",
     "@vortexfi/shared": "workspace:*",
     "@wagmi/core": "catalog:",
-    "axios": "catalog:",
+
     "bcrypt": "catalog:",
     "big.js": "catalog:",
     "body-parser": "^1.17.0",
@@ -34,6 +35,7 @@
     "joi": "^17.13.3",
     "method-override": "^3.0.0",
     "morgan": "^1.8.1",
+    "multer": "^2.1.1",
     "node-cache": "^5.1.2",
     "p-limit": "^6.1.0",
     "pg": "^8.14.1",
@@ -80,7 +82,7 @@
     "typescript": "catalog:"
   },
   "engines": {
-    "node": ">=12"
+    "node": ">=18"
   },
   "license": "MIT",
   "name": "vortex-backend",