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+# TF Marketplace Products & Services
+
+The TF Marketplace offers various products and services that facilitate the mutual credit [TFP Points](./tfp.md) system, enabling value exchange between suppliers (providers) and consumers. This document details these core offerings and how they integrate with the TFP marketplace.
+
+## [Compute Resources = Slices](slices.md)
+
+- **Definition**: The fundamental unit of compute resource
+- **Suppliers**: Farmers who register their hardware nodes
+- **Consumers**: Users who need computing resources
+- **Exchange Mechanism**:
+  - Users acquire Slices through the marketplace
+  - TFP = points flow from consumers to suppliers based on utilization
+  - Pricing varies based on slice size and specifications
+- **Integration**:
+  - Natively connected to the Mycelium network
+  - Detailed specifications available in [slices.md](./slices.md)
+
+## [3Nodes](3nodes.md)
+
+- **Definition**: Physical computing hardware (servers, computers) that can be bought and sold
+- **Suppliers**: Hardware owners selling their equipment
+- **Consumers**: Users looking to acquire physical computing hardware
+- **Purchase Options**:
+  - **Supplier-Hosted**: Hardware remains at supplier's facility but owned by buyer
+  - **Physical Transfer**: Hardware physically shipped to buyer's location
+- **Exchange Mechanism**:
+  - Upfront TFP payment for both hosting options
+  - For physically transferred hardware: escrow system protects both parties during shipping
+  - For supplier-hosted hardware: clear SLAs define uptime and performance guarantees
+- **Hardware Types**:
+  - Servers
+  - Desktop computers
+  - Mini PCs
+  - Custom builds
+- **Specifications**:
+  - Detailed hardware specifications provided
+  - Condition and age documented
+  - Performance metrics where available
+  - Power consumption data
+
+## [Mycelium Gateways](mycelium_gw.md)
+
+- **Definition**: Services enabling internet connectivity to the TF Marketplace
+- **Suppliers**: Gateway providers offering internet access
+- **Consumers**: Users requiring internet connectivity for their resources
+- **Exchange Mechanism**:
+  - Consumers pay TFP for bandwidth consumed
+  - Gateway providers earn TFP based on traffic volume
+- **Core Functionality**:
+  - Traffic forwarding from a `prefix.domain_name` structure to a Mycelium address
+  - Support for custom domain names or platform-acquired names
+  - Integration with Mycelium-based DNS system
+- **Management**:
+  - Users can create and delete web gateway configurations
+  - Configure routing and access controls
+
+## [Bandwidth Providers](bandwidth_providers.md)
+
+- **Definition**: Specialized providers supplying bandwidth to TF-run Mycelium Gateways
+- **Suppliers**: Entities with significant bandwidth capacity
+- **Consumers**: TF-run Mycelium Gateways
+- **Exchange Mechanism**:
+  - TFP paid based on TB of bandwidth delivered
+  - Providers set their own price per TB
+  - Regular settlement periods (typically monthly)
+- **Visibility**:
+  - Not visible to all marketplace participants
+  - Specialized service for qualified providers only
+- **Requirements**:
+  - Significant bandwidth capacity
+  - Reliable network infrastructure
+  - Stable connectivity
+  - Minimal latency
+
+## [Mycelium Names](names.md)
+
+- **Definition**: A global fair name system for domain registration and management
+- **Suppliers**: TF COOP (primary name provider)
+- **Consumers**: Users registering and managing domain names
+- **Exchange Mechanism**:
+  - TFP paid based on name length (shorter names cost more TFP)
+  - Registration period affects total point cost
+- **Core Functionality**:
+  - Registration and management of domain names
+  - Integration with Web Gateways for DNS resolution
+  - Support for various domain types and structures
+
+
+## [Application Solutions](apps.md)
+
+- **Definition**: Pre-configured, self-healing applications deployed on the platform
+- **Suppliers**: Solution providers who develop and maintain applications
+- **Consumers**: End users who utilize these applications
+- **Exchange Mechanism**:
+  - Unique model: users provide slices to solution providers
+  - Users maintain sovereignty over deployed solutions
+  - Monthly TFP fees for management and support
+- **Examples**:
+  - Gitea (Git service)
+  - CRM systems
+  - PostgreSQL database clusters
+- **Deployment Process**:
+  - Users select Solutions from the marketplace
+  - Solutions specify resource requirements
+  - Platform guides users through resource acquisition if needed
+- **Management & Support**:
+  - Solutions typically managed by providers
+  - Users may have limited direct access during active management
+  - Users can reclaim full control if they discontinue a managed Solution
+- **Interdependencies**:
+  - Solutions can depend on other Solutions
+  - Modular architecture allows for flexible configurations
+
+## Human Energy Services
+
+- **Definition**: Professional technical services and support
+- **Suppliers**: Service providers (designers, admins, trainers, developers)
+- **Consumers**: Users needing expertise and technical assistance
+- **Exchange Mechanism**:
+  - Consumers pay TFP directly to service providers
+  - Rates based on service tier, duration, and timing
+- **Service Tiers**:
+  - Standard Support: Basic assistance
+  - Expert Services: Specialized, higher-cost assistance
+  - Priority Options: Expedited response/resolution
+- **Pricing Model**:
+  - Volume discounts for larger purchases
+  - Premium rates for urgent or off-hours service
+- **Service Providers**:
+  - Initial phase: In-house TF teams
+  - Future vision: Open marketplace for community providers
+- **Service Marketplace**:
+  - Users can post service requests
+  - Providers can bid on requests
+  - Platform facilitates matching between requesters and providers
+
+
+## TFP Exchange
+
+- **Definition**: System for trading TFP for traditional currencies through [liquidity pools](./tfp.md)
+- **Suppliers**: TFP sellers offering TFP for currency
+- **Consumers**: TFP buyers acquiring TFP with currency
+- **Exchange Mechanism**:
+  - Direct exchange of TFP for currencies (TFT, USD, etc.)
+  - Market-based pricing with potential platform guidance
+- **Functionality**:
+  - Trading platform for TFP
+  - Support for multiple currencies
+  - Transaction history and reporting
+
+
+## Supporting Concept
+
+### Mycelium Network
+
+- **Definition**: A foundational, secure networking layer underpinning the platform
+- **Core Functionality**:
+  - Provides inherent connectivity for all Slices
+  - Web Gateways utilize Mycelium addresses for routing
+  - Hosts its own internal DNS service
+- **Integration**:
+  - Not offered as a standalone service
+  - Integral component of the platform infrastructure
+  - Enables secure communication between all TF Marketplace components
+
+
+### Benefits of the Product Marketplace
+
+- **Sovereignty**: Users maintain control over their resources and data
+- **Interoperability**: All products designed to work seamlessly together
+- **Flexibility**: Multiple options to meet diverse needs
+- **Scalability**: Resources can grow with user requirements
+- **Security**: Built-in protection through the Mycelium network