Marketplace Platform

The Smarter Way to Run a Marketplace

Where Connections Drive Successes

DualLink is a three-tier marketplace platform that connects HQ operators, vendors, and customers through a seamless points-and-cash ecosystem — giving every party full visibility and control.

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HQ Portal
Oversee clients, commissions & payouts
Admin
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Vendor Portal
Manage inventory & convert points to cash
Merchant
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Customer Portal
Top up, earn bonus points & redeem
Member
3
Unified Portals
10%
HQ Commission Rate
100:1
Points to Cash Rate
$0
Infrastructure Cost (MVP)
Platform Overview

One Platform.
Three Powerful Portals.

DualLink is built on a three-tier architecture where each participant — HQ, vendor, and customer — gets their own dedicated portal with tailored tools, real-time data, and clear role boundaries.

At the heart of the ecosystem is a dual-currency model: cash and bonus points. Customers top up cash, make purchases, and earn points. Vendors accept redemptions and convert accumulated points into real cash payouts. HQ oversees every transaction, collects commissions, and approves payouts — maintaining full financial control.

Membership fees keep entry structured: $50 for customers and $200 for vendors, with HQ automatically earning 10% commission on each joining fee — creating sustainable, predictable revenue from day one.

Money & Points Flow
Customer
Top Up Cash
Cash purchase at vendor
Customer earns
+
Vendor earns
Bonus points to both parties
Redemption
Vendor +50%
Customer redeems at vendor
100 pts
$1.00 cash
Vendor converts points, HQ approves payout
Portal Breakdown

A Closer Look at Each Portal

Every portal is purpose-built for its user — no clutter, no confusion, just the tools each party needs.

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HQ Portal
Operator & Administrator
24
Customers
8
Vendors
$320
Commission
$450
Pending
Client Management — full registry of all customers and vendors with join dates and status
Commission Tracking — auto-calculated 10% on every joining fee, logged per client
Payout Approvals — review and approve vendor cash conversion requests (pending → paid)
Bonus Points Overview — live totals of customer and vendor bonus point balances
Income Dashboard — real-time snapshot of total commissions and pending outflows
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Vendor Portal
Merchant & Service Provider
1,250
Bonus Pts
12
Products
$12.50
Cash Value
9
Active
Inventory Management — add, edit, toggle availability and track stock quantities
Transaction History — view all sales, redemptions, and cashout events with type badges
Points Accumulation — earn bonus points on every customer purchase and redemption visit
Cash Conversion — convert bonus points to cash at 100 pts = $1.00, submitted to HQ
Dashboard Overview — real-time stats on points balance, product count, and recent activity
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Customer Portal
Member & Shopper
$85.00
Cash Bal
430
Points
Recent: cash purchase — Premium Coffee
Cash Top-Up — add funds to your wallet to use across any vendor in the network
Bonus Points Wallet — earn points on every purchase, redeemable across all vendors
Vendor Discovery — browse all participating vendors and their available products
Transaction Log — complete history of top-ups, purchases, and point redemptions
Points Redemption — redeem bonus points at any vendor (vendor earns 50% of points used)
Process

How DualLink Works

From registration to payout — every step is transparent, automated, and designed for trust.

1
Join the Network

Customers pay $50 and vendors pay $200 joining fees. HQ earns 10% commission automatically on each registration.

2
Transact & Earn

Customers top up cash and shop at vendors. Both parties earn bonus points on every completed purchase.

3
Redeem Points

Customers redeem points at vendors. The vendor earns 50% of the points used — rewarding them for accepting redemptions.

4
Convert & Cash Out

Vendors convert their bonus points to cash at 100 pts = $1. HQ reviews and approves the payout request.

Business Model

Built-In Economics for Everyone

DualLink's three-tier model ensures every participant has a clear incentive to engage and grow.

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HQ Revenue Streams
HQ earns 10% commission on every joining fee — $5 per customer and $20 per vendor — with zero ongoing costs. Approve vendor cashouts to maintain full financial oversight.
Recurring + Passive Income
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Vendor Upside
Vendors earn bonus points on purchases AND on every redemption visit. Accumulated points convert to real cash at 100:1 — creating a loyalty reward that's actually worth something.
100 pts = $1.00 cash
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Customer Value
Customers earn bonus points on every purchase, then redeem them as discounts across the vendor network. A single wallet works everywhere — no juggling multiple loyalty cards.
Universal Loyalty Points
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Dual Currency Loop
Cash and bonus points circulate through the same ecosystem. Every transaction strengthens the network: more purchases mean more points, more redemptions drive more vendor engagement.
Self-Reinforcing Growth
Zero Infrastructure Cost
Built on Vercel free tier and Supabase free tier. The entire platform runs at zero ongoing cost until scale demands it — a true zero-cost MVP with production-grade architecture.
Free Until Scale
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Role-Based Security
Each portal is fully isolated with Supabase Row-Level Security. An HQ admin can never see vendor internals and vice versa — by design, not by convention.
RLS-Enforced at DB Level
Ready to Get Started?

Launch Your DualLink Marketplace

Join a growing network where every connection creates value — for HQ, vendors, and customers alike.