RelayCI

Ultra-low latency relays built for Ivory Coast unstable networks

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The Opportunity

Problem

Gaming entrepreneurs in Ivory Coast face frequent internet disruptions and high latency that cripple their online multiplayer games and esports streaming operations.

Solution

RelayCI runs dedicated edge relays in Abidjan data centers, optimizing multiplayer traffic with smart queuing during spikes. Entrepreneurs route their game servers/streams through it for <50ms intra-CI latency. Auto-scales and fails over without interrupting play.

Target Audience

Gaming entrepreneurs in Ivory Coast running online multiplayer games and esports streaming

Differentiator

Abidjan-local servers + gaming protocol prioritization, crushing global CDNs

Brand Voice

edgy

Features

Traffic Relay

must-have25h

Route game packets through local relays

Queue Management

must-have15h

Buffers packets during latency spikes

Protocol Optimizer

must-have20h

Prioritizes UDP for FPS/MOBA games

Performance Metrics

must-have12h

Live ping/jitter graphs per session

Failover Controls

must-have18h

Manual/auto switch between relays

Multi-Server Support

nice-to-have10h

Handle multiple game instances

API SDK

nice-to-have15h

Embed relay in custom servers

Bandwidth Alerts

nice-to-have8h

Notify on usage spikes

Total Build Time: 123 hours

Database Schema

users

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
emailtextNo
team_sizeintYes
created_attimestampNo

Relationships:

  • one-to-many with relays

relays

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
user_iduuidNo
server_iptextNo
statustextNo

Relationships:

  • foreign key to users.id

metrics

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
relay_iduuidNo
ping_msintNo
timestamptimestampNo

Relationships:

  • foreign key to relays.id

sessions

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
relay_iduuidNo
start_timetimestampNo
duration_msintYes

Relationships:

  • foreign key to relays.id

API Endpoints

POST
/api/relays

Create new relay endpoint

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/relays/:id/metrics

Fetch performance data

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/metrics

Log incoming metrics

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/relays/:id/failover

Trigger failover

🔒 Auth Required

Tech Stack

Frontend
Next.js 14 + Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui + Recharts
Backend
Next.js API routes + Supabase Edge Functions
Database
Supabase Postgres
Auth
Supabase Auth
Payments
Stripe
Hosting
Vercel
Additional Tools
Resend (emails)Plausible (analytics)Supabase Realtime

Build Timeline

Week 1: Setup and relay core

28h
  • Auth
  • Basic relay proxy
  • DB setup

Week 2: Optimization logic

32h
  • Queueing
  • Protocol handling
  • Metrics logging

Week 3: Dashboard

25h
  • Metrics UI
  • Failover controls
  • APIs

Week 4: Integrations

22h
  • Payments
  • User flows
  • Testing

Week 5: Enhancements

18h
  • SDK docs
  • Alerts
  • Polish

Week 6: Scale testing

12h
  • Load tests
  • Edge functions opt
Total Timeline: 6 weeks • 137 hours

Pricing Tiers

Free

$0/mo

100GB/mo bandwidth

  • 1 relay
  • Basic metrics

Pro

$30/mo

1TB/mo

  • 5 relays
  • Queue mgmt
  • Failovers

Enterprise

$100/mo

10TB/mo + custom

  • Unlimited relays
  • API/SDK
  • Custom protocols

Revenue Projections

MonthUsersConversionMRRARR
Month 1804%$96$1,152
Month 67009%$1,890$22,680

Unit Economics

$20
CAC
$600
LTV
5%
Churn
88%
Margin
LTV:CAC Ratio: 30.0xExcellent!

Landing Page Copy

Slash Latency to 50ms in Ivory Coast – No Matter the Network

Local relays + smart queues for unbreakable multiplayer and streams.

Feature Highlights

Abidjan Edge Servers
Packet Queuing
Game Protocol Opt
Live Metrics
Instant Failover

Social Proof (Placeholders)

"'Latency gone!' – Manu, CI Streamer"
"'Relays saved our tourney.' – Esports Team"

First Three Customers

Email 20 top CI esports orgs from LinkedIn/Twitch directories with free Pro tier. Post in 'Gaming Abidjan' FB group offering beta installs. Partner with local cyber cafes for referrals.

Launch Channels

Product Huntr/indiehackersTwitter/X (gaming Africa)BetaList

SEO Keywords

ivory coast game relaylow latency gaming ciesports proxy ivory coastafrica multiplayer relay

Competitive Analysis

$5.99/mo
Strength

Multi-protocol support

Weakness

No local CI servers, high intra-Africa lag

Our Advantage

Abidjan relays for true low-latency

$9.99/mo
Strength

GPN tech

Weakness

Global focus, poor CI coverage

Our Advantage

Region-specific optimization

🏰 Moat Strategy

Local data center partnerships lock in low-latency advantage, data from relays improves routing AI

⏰ Why Now?

CI gaming market exploding (100k+ players), telco expansions enable cheap local relays

Risks & Mitigation

technicalmedium severity

High bandwidth costs

Mitigation

Tiered pricing + compression

financialmedium severity

Server hosting overruns

Mitigation

Start with Vercel edge, monitor usage

marketlow severity

Adoption slow

Mitigation

Free tier + integrations

Validation Roadmap

pre-build5 days

Run ping tests with 30 CI users

Success: 50% report <100ms improvement

mvp21 days

Beta relay for 10 users

Success: 90% retention

growth45 days

PH launch

Success: 200 signups

Pivot Options

  • General CI VPN
  • Stream-only relays
  • Pan-Africa expansion

Quick Stats

Build Time
137h
Target MRR (6 mo)
$6,000
Market Size
$12.0M
Features
8
Database Tables
4
API Endpoints
4