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Development of a Blockchain-Enabled eCommerce Platform for Digital Product Merchants
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  2. Development of a Blockchain-Enabled eCommerce Platform for Digital Product Merchants

Development of a Blockchain-Enabled eCommerce Platform for Digital Product Merchants

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eCommerce
Retail
Advertising & marketing

Challenges Faced by Digital Merchants in Online Marketplaces

The client struggles with creating a seamless and secure online marketplace for digital products, facing difficulties in enabling effortless marketplace setup, ensuring transaction security through blockchain technology, and fostering community loyalty. Current systems lack flexibility for rapid deployment, multi-domain management, and interactive customer engagement tools, hindering growth and user trust.

About the Client

A growing online retail company specializing in digital goods and services, seeking to enhance secure transactions, community engagement, and platform customization.

Goals for Building a Blockchain-Integrated Digital Marketplace Platform

  • Create a user-friendly platform enabling brands and merchants to easily establish and customize digital product marketplaces with custom domains.
  • Implement a blockchain-based transaction system with smart contracts for secure payments, profit distribution, and low transaction costs.
  • Enable quick setup of new marketplaces with minimal technical barriers.
  • Integrate interactive QR code features for customer engagement and digital product claims.
  • Allow users to transition between customer and seller roles to promote community-driven reselling.
  • Develop comprehensive marketing and community engagement tools to strengthen user loyalty.

Core Functional Components for the Digital Marketplace Platform

  • Account creation via multiple authentication options (email, phone, social logins).
  • Marketplace constructor allowing easy customization and domain integration.
  • Rapid marketplace deployment with support for personalized branding.
  • Digital product listing management system.
  • QR code generation for product claims and interactive customer engagement.
  • Seller role enabling customers to resell products within the platform.
  • Blockchain smart contract integration for secure, transparent transactions and profit sharing.
  • Community engagement tools to foster brand loyalty and loyalty programs.

Recommended Technologies and Architectural Approaches

Backend: Python with frameworks such as Django, FastAPI.
Frontend: TypeScript, React.js, Next.js, Redux Toolkit, UI component libraries.
Blockchain: Ethereum-compatible networks (Polygon), ethers.js, web3.js.
Hosting and cloud services that support scalable deployment (e.g., Vercel, AWS).

External Systems and Services Integration Needs

  • Blockchain networks for transaction processing (Ethereum, Polygon).
  • Payment gateways compatible with blockchain transactions.
  • Social media and authentication providers (Google, Apple, Facebook, Phone verification).
  • QR code generation and scanning services.

Critical Non-Functional and Performance Requirements

  • Platform must support high scalability to handle increasing user and transaction volume.
  • Secure environment with validated environment variables and environment-specific configurations.
  • Low-latency blockchain transaction processing with dynamic gas fee management.
  • Reliable uptime with continuous deployment and support.
  • Responsive and intuitive user interface across devices.

Projected Business Outcomes and Value of the Marketplace Platform

The new platform aims to enable rapid marketplace setup, allowing brands to launch digital storefronts efficiently. It is expected to facilitate secure blockchain transactions, enhance community engagement, and improve customer loyalty. The platform's flexibility and interactive features are projected to significantly increase user engagement, foster seller participation, and drive revenue growth, mirroring successful outcomes of previous similar initiatives.

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