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E-commece Payments in MedusaJS with Solana Now In Beta! (No 3rd party)

September 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM

rpuls

@rpuls.bsky.social

I recently released a plug n' play Solana payment provider module for MedusaJS (Beta). Manage payments directly on the Blockchain, indenpendent of any 3rd party processor!

#Solana #MedusaJS

youtu.be/myvnlK22JeQ

Medusa 2.0 is finally here

September 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM

rpuls

@rpuls.bsky.social

My MedusaJS quick launch template has been updated to the latest 2.8.8 🎉

Find it: funkyton.com/medusajs-2-0...
Git: github.com/rpuls/medusa...

#medusajs

MedusaJS 2.0 is here! Enjoy a revamped admin dashboard, multi-warehouse inventory, and a new promotions engine. Perfect for developers with enhanced customization options. Deploy effortlessly with the...

GitHub - rpuls/medusa-payment-solana: Medusajs payment modules for solana blockchain

August 1, 2025 at 11:07 AM

rpuls

@rpuls.bsky.social

The Solana payment module for MedusaJS is now public released: github.com/rpuls/medusa... (beta)

And, can be installd in your medusa 2.0 project with: npm i medusa-payment-solana

Full implementation is also publicly available on branch 'solana-pay' on my main medusa 2.0 boilerplate repo ✌️

🎥 soon!

Medusajs payment modules for solana blockchain. Contribute to rpuls/medusa-payment-solana development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

July 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM

rpuls

@rpuls.bsky.social

MedusaJS 2.0 template just got a big update! 🚀
Core: 2.8.4, MeiliSearch: 1.14.
See my changes: github.com/rpuls/medusa...
One-click deploy: funkyton.com/medusajs-2-0...

June 11, 2025 at 10:16 PM

rpuls

@rpuls.bsky.social

🎬 Follow-up video demo from last week's teaser post!

Can blockchain ever become a feasible payment method for ecommerce? Watch the demo and share your thoughts!

#Solana #CryptoPayments #MedusaJS #ecommerce

www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2wk...

Self-Managed Blockchain Payments for Webshops? MedusaJS + Solana Crypto (First Look)

How to Run an OWASP ZAP Vulnerability Scan Online Without Local Installation

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May 18, 2025 at 10:53 PM

rpuls

@rpuls.bsky.social

🚀 Sneak peek: I’m working on a Solana payment module for MedusaJS 2!
Crypto checkout, QR codes, real-time currency conversion… Deme coming soon 👀
#Solana #MedusaJS #CryptoPayments

May 2, 2025 at 10:36 PM

rpuls

@rpuls.bsky.social

Update Notice! 🚀
The Medusa 2.0 boilerplate repo and Railway quick deploy template are now updated to v2.6.1! 🎉

Database connections now use internal networking—boosting speed and cutting costs.

Deploy here: railway.com/template/gkU...

Read more: funkyton.com/medusajs-2-0...

April 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM

rpuls

@rpuls.bsky.social

Dealing with the irony of security policies blocking my security tools. 🤣 So, I created a simple web interface for OWASP ZAP using Docker & Railway. Now I can run vulnerability scans online in the cloud! 🥳 Read how you can too: #webdev #security #OWASP

👉 funkyton.com/zap-owasp-we...

Learn how to perform an OWASP ZAP vulnerability scan on any website without installing anything on your computer or relying on untrusted websites. A simple, secure approach to web application security...

How I Solved Railway Performance Issues with a 5x Speed Boost

March 25, 2025 at 11:14 PM

rpuls

@rpuls.bsky.social

Last week, I shared a quick fix for Railway app performance issues. Now, I’ve released a follow-up video diving deeper into the root cause and showing how I improved request times on my app from 10s to under 2s. Watch it here: youtu.be/z6MEZqSwRlM 🚀 #WebDev #Railway

How to generate MinIO access key and configure in MedusaJS backend on Railway (media upload error)

February 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM

rpuls

@rpuls.bsky.social

SOLVED ✅: Slow Medusajs Storefront on Railway 🚄

Steps:

1. Find out which Region your Postgres database is located in.
2. Set both Storefront and Medusa Backend to that same region.
3. Deploy
4. Enjoy full speed again ⚡

Railway, is notified about this issue

January 25, 2025 at 9:19 PM

rpuls

@rpuls.bsky.social

✨ Few users of the MedusaJS quick-launch template have encountered errors when uploading product images. Thankfully, the issue is rare!

🤔 If you’re one of the unlucky ones, here’s the solution: youtu.be/ToY9ge2vS80

💡 TL;DR: Regenerating your MinIO access key resolved the issue this time.

How to Add MeiliSearch to Your Medusa 2.0 Project

January 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM

rpuls

@rpuls.bsky.social

1,000 individual deploys! My MedusaJs 2.0 quick-launch-template hits this huge milestone just before the new year 🎉 Almost 300 active webshops are now powered by this template—what an incredible year it has been! 🤯 #MedusaJs #ecommerce

🚀 funkyton.com/medusajs-2-0-is-finally-here/ 👈 quick launch

December 27, 2024 at 3:27 PM

rpuls

@rpuls.bsky.social

I’m excited to finally share my MeiliSearch x Medusa 2.0 implementation guide! 🎉
This guide walks you through setting up MeiliSearch step-by-step or lets you skip the hassle with a one-click Railway deploy template. Check it out here: funkyton.com/how-to-add-m...
#MedusaJS #MeiliSearch #Ecommerce

Enhance your Medusa 2.0 project with powerful search functionality using MeiliSearch. This guide walks you through setting up a MeiliSearch instance, configuring the backend with a community plugin, a...

Getting Started with Payload CMS V3: Full Tutorial & Review (Free Self-Hosting on Railway)

December 19, 2024 at 10:28 PM

rpuls

@rpuls.bsky.social

Medusa 2.0 template is BACK! 🎉 After 4 days of being unpublished due to changes in deploy order logic at Railway, the issue has been resolved. Big thanks to Railway for actively listening to their users and addressing the problem!
#Railway.app #MedusaJS

December 18, 2024 at 12:21 PM

rpuls

@rpuls.bsky.social

Exciting progress! Soon, I hope to share a working MeiliSearch integration for the Medusa 2.0 stack, thanks to a promising community module. Stay tuned! #MeiliSearch #MedusaJS

December 16, 2024 at 11:27 PM

rpuls

@rpuls.bsky.social

🚨 MedusaJS 2.0 Railway Template Alert 🚨
Build failures are happening due to changes in Railway's service build order. The issue has been reported.
Workaround:
1️⃣ Abort storefront and backend builds.
2️⃣ Redeploy backend first.
3️⃣ Once live, redeploy storefront.
#MedusaJS #RailwayApp

December 13, 2024 at 10:12 AM

rpuls

@rpuls.bsky.social

“Deploy first, code later” is a concept growing on me. Open Source often lags behind enterprise here, losing less tech-savvy users who shy away when setup requires terminal commands or local dev environments. Making tools accessible matters. Thoughts? youtu.be/j78HfUMIkBQ
#PayloadCMS

Payload CMS: Open source website builder

December 8, 2024 at 3:18 PM

rpuls

@rpuls.bsky.social

🚀 Payload CMS! As a fully open-source website builder, it offers unmatched flexibility. Whether you're crafting a blog or a complex site, Payload has you covered. Dive into my latest review and learn how to deploy it with just one click! 🌐🔧
👉 funkyton.com/payload-cms/
#OpenSource #PayloadCMS

Discover the flexibility and control of Payload CMS, a fully open-source website builder. Explore its features, ease of use, and customization potential. Whether you're building a blog or complex site...