MyZubster: An Open Source Ecosystem for Skills Marketplace & Monero Payment Gateway
💡 The Vision: Everyone Can Build, Earn, and Grow
Imagine a world where anyone can launch their own skills marketplace, accept Monero payments, and earn from every transaction — without paying expensive fees to third-party platforms.
That's exactly what MyZubster enables.
This isn't just a payment gateway. It's a complete open source ecosystem that gives you:
- 🔓 Full ownership of your marketplace
- 💰 Earn from fees you set (0.5% - 5%)
- 🏠 Self-hosted — no middlemen, no data sharing
- 🌍 Borderless payments with Monero
- 📱 Mobile app ready for Android users
🏗️ The Ecosystem: Three Components, One Vision
MyZubster is built as a modular ecosystem where each component works independently but integrates seamlessly:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ MYZUBSTER ECOSYSTEM │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Monero │ │ Core │ │ Marketplace │ │
│ │ Wallet │──▶│ Gateway │──▶│ (Skills, Users, │ │
│ │ RPC │ │ (Node.js) │ │ Orders, Reviews) │ │
│ └─────────────┘ └─────────────┘ └──────────┬──────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Mobile App │ │
│ │ (Android/React │ │
│ │ Native) │ │
│ └─────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
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1. Core Gateway (MyZubsterAPP)
The heart of the ecosystem — handles all Monero interactions:
- Generates unique subaddress for each order
- Monitors payments automatically (every 60 seconds)
- Sends webhooks when payments are confirmed
- Secure JWT authentication
2. Marketplace (MyZubster-Marketplace)
The business layer — where value is created:
- Skills — Freelancers/experts list their services
- Orders — Clients pay for skills via Monero
- Users — Registration, login, roles (user → seller → admin)
- Reviews — Build trust in the community
- Fees — Set your commission (0.5% - 5%)
3. Mobile App (MyZubster-App)
The user interface — connected to the marketplace:
- Browse skills
- Create orders
- Track payment status
- Manage profile
💰 How You Can Earn
For Marketplace Owners
- Commission fees — Set a percentage (e.g., 2%) on every transaction
- Premium listings — Highlight skills for a fee
- White-label solution — Rebrand MyZubster for your community
- No monthly fees — Self-hosted, you keep everything
For Skill Providers (Sellers)
- Global audience — Accept payments from anyone, anywhere
- No bank charges — Monero payments are borderless
- Privacy — Your wallet address is your identity
- Instant payments — No chargebacks, no delays
For Developers
- Open source — Fork it, customize it, improve it
- No lock-in — Your data, your rules
- Full control — Change anything you want
🔑 Technical Deep Dive
Subaddress Generation — Privacy by Design
Every order receives a unique Monero subaddress. This means:
- Privacy: The user's payment is never linked to a single wallet
- Tracking: Each payment is automatically matched to the correct order
- Security: No one can see your total wallet balance
javascript
async function generateRealSubaddress(label) {
const response = await fetch(`${MONERO_RPC_URL}/json_rpc`, {
method: 'POST',
headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
body: JSON.stringify({
jsonrpc: '2.0',
id: '0',
method: 'create_address',
params: {
account_index: 0,
label: `order_${label}`
}
})
});
const data = await response.json();
return data.result.address;
}
Automatic Payment Monitoring
No manual checks needed. The gateway monitors all pending orders and updates status automatically:
javascript
async function checkPendingOrders() {
const pendingOrders = await Order.findAll({
where: { status: 'pending' }
});
const payments = await getBulkPayments(0);
for (const order of pendingOrders) {
const matchingPayments = payments.filter(
p => p.address === order.moneroAddress
);
if (matchingPayments.length > 0) {
const payment = matchingPayments[0];
const amountReceived = payment.amount / 1e12;
const confirmations = payment.confirmations;
if (amountReceived >= order.moneroAmount &&
confirmations >= MONERO_MIN_CONFIRMATIONS) {
await updateOrder(order.id, {
status: 'completed',
confirmations,
amountReceived,
txHash: payment.tx_hash
});
await sendWebhook(order.id, 'completed', payment.tx_hash, confirmations, amountReceived);
}
}
}
}
Webhook Integration — Real-Time Updates
When a payment is confirmed, the marketplace receives a webhook instantly:
javascript
router.post('/order-update', async (req, res) => {
const { orderId, status, txHash, confirmations, amountReceived } = req.body;
const order = await Order.findByPk(orderId);
order.status = status;
order.txHash = txHash;
order.confirmations = confirmations;
order.amountReceived = amountReceived;
await order.save();
console.log(`✅ Order ${orderId} updated to ${status}`);
res.json({ success: true });
});
🧪 Complete Payment Flow
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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ USER JOURNEY │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ 1. Buyer browses skills on app or marketplace │
│ 2. Buyer creates an order │
│ 3. Marketplace requests subaddress from Core Gateway │
│ 4. Core Gateway generates unique Monero address │
│ 5. Buyer sends Monero to the address │
│ 6. Core Gateway detects payment (60s interval) │
│ 7. Payment confirmed (1+ confirmations) │
│ 8. Core Gateway sends webhook to Marketplace │
│ 9. Marketplace updates order status to "completed" │
│ 10. Buyer and seller receive notifications │
│ 11. Funds are available to seller │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
🚀 Getting Started: From Zero to Live in 30 Minutes
Prerequisites
✅ A VPS (DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Contabo)
✅ A domain (optional, but recommended)
✅ Basic Linux command knowledge
✅ Monero wallet setup (testnet or mainnet)
Step 1: Server Setup
bash
# Install required packages
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_20.x | sudo -E bash -
sudo apt install -y nodejs postgresql nginx
sudo npm install -g pm2
Step 2: Clone and Configure
bash
# Clone repositories
git clone https://github.com/DanielIoni-creator/MyZubsterAPP.git
git clone https://github.com/DanielIoni-creator/MyZubster-Marketplace.git
# Configure environment variables for each
cd MyZubsterAPP && cp .env.example .env
cd ../MyZubster-Marketplace && cp .env.example .env
Step 3: Deploy with PM2
bash
pm2 start app.js --name core-gateway
pm2 start server.js --name marketplace
pm2 save
pm2 startup
Step 4: Configure Nginx & SSL
nginx
server {
listen 80;
server_name your-domain.com;
location /api/ {
proxy_pass http://localhost:3000;
proxy_set_header Host $host;
}
location / {
proxy_pass http://localhost:4000;
proxy_set_header Host $host;
}
}
bash
sudo certbot --nginx -d your-domain.com -d www.your-domain.com
📈 Why Open Source?
MyZubster is 100% open source because we believe:
Transparency builds trust — Anyone can audit the code
Community drives innovation — Contributors make it better
Freedom matters — No vendor lock-in, no hidden fees
Knowledge sharing — Learn how Monero payments work under the hood
🔮 Future Roadmap
Feature Status Description
✅ Monero Gateway Complete Subaddress, monitoring, webhooks
✅ Marketplace Complete Skills, orders, users, reviews
✅ Mobile App Complete Android, React Native
🚧 Fee System In Progress Customizable commissions
🚧 Admin Dashboard In Progress Manage users, orders, skills
📝 Email Notifications Planned Order confirmations, updates
📝 Docker Support Planned One-command deployment
📝 Multi-language Planned IT, EN, FR, ES
📝 Mainnet Ready ✅ Done Switch from testnet to mainnet
📁 Repositories
MyZubsterAPP (Core Gateway) — Monero RPC, subaddress, monitoring, webhooks
MyZubster-Marketplace — Skills marketplace with JWT, webhooks
MyZubster-App — Android mobile application
🎯 Who Is This For?
Entrepreneurs — Launch your own skills marketplace without paying platform fees.
Developers — Learn how to integrate Monero payments in Node.js.
Freelancers — Sell your skills globally with borderless payments.
Open source enthusiasts — Contribute to a growing ecosystem.
Privacy advocates — Use Monero for private, censorship-resistant payments.
💭 Final Thoughts: Build, Earn, Own
MyZubster is more than a payment gateway. It's a complete ecosystem that empowers you to:
🏠 Build your own marketplace
💰 Earn from every transaction
🔒 Own your data and your business
🌍 Connect globally with Monero
The code is open. The possibilities are endless. What will you build?
🌟 Support the Project
⭐ Star the repositories
🐛 Report bugs
💡 Suggest features
🧑💻 Contribute code
📝 Write tutorials
🗣️ Share with your network
Ready to start your own marketplace? 🚀
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