=== HISTORICAL SNAPSHOT - VERIFY CURRENT STATE ===
Created: 2025-09-06 via speed-run
WARNING: Based on legacy investigations, not current testing
Status: REQUIRES VERIFICATION

=== CURRENT STATE: Payments ===
Updated: 2025-09-06

WORKING:
- Stripe integration architecture complete
- Payment tables exist in database
- Escrow payment system designed
- Australian compliance (GST, ABN validation)

BROKEN:
- Stripe environment variables may be missing
- Payment processing startup errors
- Escrow release workflow incomplete

DEPENDENCIES:
- Stripe: External payment processor
- Contracts: Payments linked to contract completion
- User Profile: ABN required for payment processing
- Authentication: Payment access requires login

KEY FILES:
- app/models/payment.py (Payment model)
- app/routes/payments.py (Payment routes)
- STRIPE_DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md (Configuration guide)

LAST KNOWN WORK:
- Complete payment system architecture report
- Platform fee structure analysis
- Legal documents integration

DANGER ZONES:
- Missing Stripe keys cause 500 errors
- Payment failures can lock contracts
- Escrow release requires manual intervention
- GST calculation errors in Australian context