Add authorization middleware scaffolding for protected internal and maintainer routes

[David-patrick-chuks]

Summary

Add authorization middleware scaffolding that future protected routes can build on.

Context

The current backend is mostly public scaffolding, but future maintainer and internal routes will need consistent access control patterns.

Scope

• Add authorization middleware structure
• Keep the implementation modular and easy to extend
• Prepare for future protected routes without overcommitting to a final auth product decision

Acceptance Criteria

• Authorization middleware scaffolding exists
• The pattern is modular and documented enough for future contributors
• Future protected routes can adopt the structure cleanly
• The design does not block later auth strategy decisions

Out of Scope

• Full authentication product implementation
• OAuth or wallet-based auth flows

Notes

This issue is architectural scaffolding and should stay focused on maintainable route protection patterns.

[gtx20060124-bot]

Update: PR #43 has been submitted implementing the authorization middleware scaffolding for protected internal and maintainer routes. Ready for review when convenient.

[gtx20060124-bot]

Update: PR #43 has been submitted implementing the authorization middleware scaffolding. Ready for review when convenient. Please let me know if there are any questions about the approach.

[gtx20060124-bot]

Hi David, following up on PR #43 for this issue. The authorization middleware scaffolding has been submitted and is ready for review.

The PR implements:

• Protected route middleware structure for internal and maintainer endpoints
• Clear separation of concerns for auth flows
• Extensible design for future permission models

Please let us know if you have any feedback or adjustments needed. Thank you!