Marketplace Architecture
Twigz is a comprehensive marketplace platform that connects customers with local stores.Core Components
1. Multi-Store Platform
- Multiple stores can register and operate independently
- Each store has its own inventory, orders, and settings
- Platform-wide analytics and management
2. Customer Experience
- Browse products from multiple stores
- Unified shopping cart across stores
- Social features (follows, likes, sharing)
3. Store Management
- Complete store dashboard
- Inventory and order management
- Review and rating system
4. Payment Processing
- Stripe integration with marketplace fees
- Platform commission handling
- Secure payment processing
Platform Features
Commission System
- Configurable commission rates per category
- Automatic fee calculation
- Transparent payout system
Store Onboarding
- Registration and approval process
- Delivery zone management
- Bank account setup for payouts
Admin Controls
- Store approval/rejection
- Platform configuration
- Payout management
- Content moderation
Data Flow
Key Benefits
- Scalable: Built on Convex for automatic scaling
- Real-time: Live updates across all clients
- Secure: End-to-end encryption and authentication
- Flexible: Configurable for different business models
- Mobile-first: Optimized for mobile experiences
The marketplace handles all the complexity of multi-store operations, payments, and real-time synchronization automatically.