Backend: Deployment Smoke Endpoint for Frontend/CI (Config + Dependencies)

[Cedarich]

Complexity: 150 points

Goal Provide a single endpoint used by CI/Vercel checks to confirm backend + testnet dependencies are ready.

Acceptance Criteria

• Verifies env vars present and contract IDs reachable.
• Returns machine-readable status.
• Safe to expose publicly without leaking secrets.

[Manuelshub]

@Manuelshub has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 5th wave.

Hello maintainer @Cedarich, I'd love to work on this issue, can I take a stab at it??

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[Mormentz]

@Mormentz has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 5th wave.

Hi, I can build a secure deployment smoke endpoint that validates required env vars, checks contract reachability, and returns machine-readable health status without exposing secrets.
Reliable, CI-friendly, and safe for public checks. Ready to start 🚀
Best,
Morment

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