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58 lines
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# TF Marketplace
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The TF Marketplace is a central platform facilitating the exchange of value through the mutual credit [TFP](./tfp.md) system. It connects suppliers (providers) and consumers, enabling the discovery, acquisition, and management of various resources and services.
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## Core Marketplace Categories
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The marketplace is organized into categories that align with the exchange mechanisms described in the [TFP system](./points.md) document:
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| Marketplace | Description | Suppliers | Consumers | TFP Exchange |
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| **Compute Resources (Slices)** | Primary marketplace for compute capacity | Farmers providing hardware resources | Users needing compute capacity | TFP transferred based on resource utilization |
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| **[3Nodes](./3nodes.md)** | Physical computing hardware marketplace | Hardware sellers | Hardware buyers | TFP transferred based on hardware value |
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| **Mycelium Gateways** | Internet connectivity services | Gateway providers | Users requiring internet access | TFP paid based on bandwidth consumption |
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| **[Bandwidth Providers](./bandwidth_providers.md)** | Bandwidth supply for TF-run Mycelium Gateways | Bandwidth providers | TF-run Mycelium Gateways | TFP paid based on TB of bandwidth delivered |
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| **Mycelium Names** | Global fair name system | TF COOP (name provider) | Users registering names | TFP paid based on name length (shorter names cost more) |
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| **Human Energy Services** | Professional technical services | Service providers (designers, admins, developers) | Users needing expertise | TFP transferred based on agreed rates |
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| **Application Solutions** | Pre-configured, self-healing applications | Solution providers | End users | Users provide slices to solution providers while maintaining sovereignty |
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| **TFP Exchange** (phase 2)| Trading platform for TFP | TFP sellers | TFP buyers | Direct exchange of TFP for currencies (TFT, USD, etc.) |
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## Marketplace Features
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### Discovery and Filtering
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- **Resource Discovery**: Browse available resources using filters for location, reputation, uptime, bandwidth, and price
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- **Solution Catalog**: Curated collection of pre-configured applications with specified resource requirements
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- **Service Directory**: List of available professional services with ratings and specializations
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### Acquisition Models
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- **Flexible Terms**: Resources can be acquired on various terms (hourly, monthly, yearly)
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- **Discounts**: Available for longer-term commitments
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- **Service Credits**: Purchase credits for accessing different tiers of technical support
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### Advanced Features
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#### Buy Orders (Future Enhancement)
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The marketplace will support an order system allowing consumers to place buy orders, signaling demand for specific configurations or price levels rather than only browsing available offers.
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#### Reputation System
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Suppliers build reputation based on:
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- Meeting service level agreements
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- Uptime and reliability
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- Consumer ratings
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- Length of participation in the marketplace
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## Benefits of the Marketplace
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- **Sovereignty**: Consumers maintain control over their resources and deployed solutions
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- **Transparency**: Clear pricing and reputation metrics
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- **Efficiency**: Direct matching of suppliers and consumers
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- **Flexibility**: Multiple acquisition models to suit different needs
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- **Community Growth**: Encourages participation from both suppliers and consumers
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## Governance
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The marketplace operates under the same governance principles as the TFP system, with transparent rules and community consensus ensuring fair practices and preventing manipulation. |