Product Overview
Oddxer is a peer-to-peer betting odds marketplace that connects verified betting code sellers with buyers, using community voting to ensure trust and accountability.
Problem Statement
The betting industry faces a critical trust problem:
- Bettors waste money on unverified betting codes from unreliable sources
- No transparency in seller performance history
- No accountability when codes lose
- Scammers operate without consequences
Solution
Oddxer creates a transparent marketplace where:
- Sellers list betting codes with verified track records
- Community votes on outcome verification (win/loss)
- Performance-based leaderboard ranks sellers
- Real-time updates via WebSocket for instant marketplace changes
- Secure wallet system with mobile money integration
Key Differentiators
1. Community Voting System
After a bet expires, buyers vote on whether the code won or lost. This creates:
- Transparent outcome verification
- Protection against false claims
- Community-driven trust mechanism
2. Performance-Based Leaderboard
Sellers are ranked by:
- Win rate percentage
- Total sales volume
- Revenue generated
- Community reputation
3. Real-Time Marketplace
Socket.io integration provides:
- Instant code availability updates
- Live leaderboard changes
- Real-time transaction notifications
Core Workflow
mermaid
graph TD
A[Seller Creates Code] --> B[Lists on Marketplace]
B --> C[Buyer Browses Codes]
C --> D[Buyer Purchases Code]
D --> E[Code Revealed to Buyer]
E --> F[Wait for Bet Expiry]
F --> G[Community Votes on Outcome]
G --> H{Vote Result}
H -->|Win| I[Seller Stats Updated +Win]
H -->|Loss| J[Seller Stats Updated +Loss]
I --> K[Leaderboard Recalculated]
J --> KTarget Users
Sellers
- Professional tipsters
- Betting analysts
- Experienced bettors
- Want to monetize their expertise
Buyers
- Casual bettors seeking reliable codes
- Risk-averse users wanting proven sellers
- Value transparency and track records
Revenue Model
Transaction fee-based:
- Platform takes a percentage of each code sale
- Scalable with marketplace growth
- Aligned incentives (we succeed when users succeed)
Technology Stack
- Backend: Node.js, Express, TypeScript
- Database: MongoDB with optimized indexes
- Real-time: Socket.io for live updates
- Frontend: React 18, Vite, TailwindCSS
- Currency: ZMW (Zambian Kwacha)
Product Metrics
Key performance indicators:
- Marketplace transaction volume
- Seller win rate accuracy
- Community voting participation
- Code purchase conversion rate
- User retention and repeat purchases