projectmycelium/specs/products.md

TF Marketplace Products & Services

The TF Marketplace offers various products and services that facilitate the mutual credit TFP Points 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

• 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

Mycelium Nodes

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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
• 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