LA Image & Video Marketplace
Budget: $1,500 – $3,000 USD
Statement of Work (SOW): abcd.online Media Marketplace
Project Title: Development of a High-Urgency Media Auction & Licensing Platform
Target Domain: abcd.online
Objective: To build a secure, real-time marketplace for citizen journalists, eyewitnesses, and creators to auction exclusive photos/videos to global media outlets.
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1. Scope of Work
The Contractor shall develop a web-based platform (optimized for mobile) that facilitates the secure upload, auction, and licensing of "High-Value" media (breaking news, celebrity sightings, and exclusive captures).
Key Modules:
• The "Uploader" Portal (Sellers): Anonymous or verified accounts with secure, high-speed upload capabilities for video (up to 4K) and raw imagery.
• The "Newsroom" Portal (Buyers): A verified-only interface for media professionals to browse, preview, and bid on content.
• The Auction Engine: A real-time bidding system with automated countdowns and extensions.
• Legal & Escrow System: Automated digital contracts (12-month exclusivity) and payment processing.
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2. Technical Requirements & Functional Specs
A. The "eBay-Style" Auction Engine
• Triggered Auctions: The 10-minute "High-Urgency" timer must trigger automatically upon the first bid.
• Auto-Extension (Anti-Sniping): If a bid is placed in the final 60 seconds, the clock adds an additional 60 seconds.
• Fixed Price vs. Auction: Sellers can choose a "Buy It Now" (Fixed Price) or a "Starting Bid" (Auction) format.
B. Media Security & Previews
• Dynamic Watermarking: All previews must be automatically watermarked with the "abcd.online" logo.
• Low-Res Viewing: Buyers can view low-resolution snippets, but the master 4K file remains encrypted until the transaction is complete.
• Metadata Stripping: The platform must automatically strip sensitive EXIF data (GPS/Owner) from previews to protect uploader anonymity until the sale.
C. Legal & Licensing Framework
• Smart Contracts: Upon a winning bid, the platform generates a 12-month Exclusive Copyright License between the Seller and Buyer.
• Exclusivity Tiers: Ability to set "Global Exclusive," "Regional Exclusive," or "Non-Exclusive" price points.
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3. Financial & Revenue Logic
• Venue Fee: The platform must automatically calculate and deduct a 20% Venue Fee from both the winning buyer's payment and charge 50:50 seller/buyer. In effect, the total charge to buyer is final price + 10% and the seller’s net is final price -10%.
• Payment Gateway: Integration with Stripe or a similar "Marketplace-ready" gateway that supports split payments (Vendor payout + Platform fee).
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4. Deliverables & Milestones
Milestone Deliverable Timeline
MVP Launchpad High-speed upload system + Landing Page.
Auction Engine Real-time bidding logic + admin adjustable of the default 10-minute timer after first bid.
The "Vault" Secure payment escrow + Master file release system.
The verifier Automated paid and included validation and verification services for buyer
Launch End-to-end testing, bug fixes, and deployment.
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5. Why abcd.online? (The Strategic Edge)
• Los Angeles Focus: The platform will be marketed as the premier source for LA-based content, specifically targeting the 2028 Summer Olympics.
• 24/7 Operations: The brand "abcd" signals that this is a 24-hour breaking news machine.
Added validation & verification service:abcd
The platform must go beyond hosting and provide an automated "Authenticity Score" for every upload. The system will perform multi-layered analysis to detect fakes, AI generation, and copyright infringements.
A. AI & Synthetic Content Detection
• Deepfake Analysis: Integration of APIs (e.g., Hive AI, Microsoft Video Authenticator) to detect facial manipulation, lip-sync errors, and synthetic textures.
• Generative AI Detection: Detect mathematical "fingerprints" left by models like DALL-E, Midjourney, or Sora.
• Liveness Verification: For high-value "intimate" or "leaked" claims, the uploader must pass a "Passive Liveness" check (3-second selfie video) to ensure a real human is behind the account.
B. Forensic Metadata & Chain of Custody
• Deep EXIF Extraction: Using tools like ExifTool, the system must extract and cross-reference:
o GPS/Time Sync: Compare image lighting/shadows with the stated GPS location and time of day. GPS data should match seller’s declared location where the photos/videos were taken.
o Device Fingerprinting: Identify the specific camera model and detect if the file was saved via editing software (Photoshop/Lightroom).
• Blockchain Notarization: Upon upload, the file’s "Hash Value" (SHA-256) is recorded on a private ledger. This creates an unchangeable record of the file's state at the moment of upload, preventing future tampering.
C. Infringement & Provenance Checking
• Reverse Search: Automated "Search-by-Image" (Google Vision / TinEye) to ensure the photo isn't an old image being "re-sold" as new.
• Hash Matching: Compare the file against a database of known leaked or copyrighted content to flag previous infringements.
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2. Contributor Reputation & Trust Scoring
The platform shall generate a "Trustworthiness Score" (0–100) for every seller, visible to media buyers.
• Identity Verification (KYC): Integration with services like AU10TIX or Trulioo to verify government IDs and perform "Credit-Style" background checks.
• Internal Performance:
o Historical Accuracy: A "Verified Sales" count.
o Dispute Rate: If a buyer proves a file was fake post-purchase, the seller's score drops or they are banned.
• External Peer Review: A "Vouching" system where established "Qualified Contributors" (e.g., verified journalists or high-score sellers) can review and "Vouch" for a new uploader's content in exchange for a small percentage of the venue fee.
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3. Technical Specs for Verification Pipeline
• Automated Triage: Files are categorized as "High Probability Authentic," "Needs Review," or "Likely Synthetic."
• Transparency Report: Buyers receive a "Verification PDF" with the purchase, detailing the file's metadata, AI-score, and seller's trust rating.
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Instructions for Freelancers:
1. Tech Stack: Please suggest a tech stack (e.g., React/Node.js) that can handle high-speed video processing and real-time bid updates.
2. Portfolio: Provide examples of any auction-based or media-heavy platforms you have built.
3. Scalability: Explain how you will handle high traffic spikes (e.g., thousands of simultaneous users during a major Olympic event).
4. Security: Detail your plan for protecting uploader identity and securing the "High-Value" master files.
Project Title: Development of a High-Urgency Media Auction & Licensing Platform
Target Domain: abcd.online
Objective: To build a secure, real-time marketplace for citizen journalists, eyewitnesses, and creators to auction exclusive photos/videos to global media outlets.
________________________________________
1. Scope of Work
The Contractor shall develop a web-based platform (optimized for mobile) that facilitates the secure upload, auction, and licensing of "High-Value" media (breaking news, celebrity sightings, and exclusive captures).
Key Modules:
• The "Uploader" Portal (Sellers): Anonymous or verified accounts with secure, high-speed upload capabilities for video (up to 4K) and raw imagery.
• The "Newsroom" Portal (Buyers): A verified-only interface for media professionals to browse, preview, and bid on content.
• The Auction Engine: A real-time bidding system with automated countdowns and extensions.
• Legal & Escrow System: Automated digital contracts (12-month exclusivity) and payment processing.
________________________________________
2. Technical Requirements & Functional Specs
A. The "eBay-Style" Auction Engine
• Triggered Auctions: The 10-minute "High-Urgency" timer must trigger automatically upon the first bid.
• Auto-Extension (Anti-Sniping): If a bid is placed in the final 60 seconds, the clock adds an additional 60 seconds.
• Fixed Price vs. Auction: Sellers can choose a "Buy It Now" (Fixed Price) or a "Starting Bid" (Auction) format.
B. Media Security & Previews
• Dynamic Watermarking: All previews must be automatically watermarked with the "abcd.online" logo.
• Low-Res Viewing: Buyers can view low-resolution snippets, but the master 4K file remains encrypted until the transaction is complete.
• Metadata Stripping: The platform must automatically strip sensitive EXIF data (GPS/Owner) from previews to protect uploader anonymity until the sale.
C. Legal & Licensing Framework
• Smart Contracts: Upon a winning bid, the platform generates a 12-month Exclusive Copyright License between the Seller and Buyer.
• Exclusivity Tiers: Ability to set "Global Exclusive," "Regional Exclusive," or "Non-Exclusive" price points.
________________________________________
3. Financial & Revenue Logic
• Venue Fee: The platform must automatically calculate and deduct a 20% Venue Fee from both the winning buyer's payment and charge 50:50 seller/buyer. In effect, the total charge to buyer is final price + 10% and the seller’s net is final price -10%.
• Payment Gateway: Integration with Stripe or a similar "Marketplace-ready" gateway that supports split payments (Vendor payout + Platform fee).
________________________________________
4. Deliverables & Milestones
Milestone Deliverable Timeline
MVP Launchpad High-speed upload system + Landing Page.
Auction Engine Real-time bidding logic + admin adjustable of the default 10-minute timer after first bid.
The "Vault" Secure payment escrow + Master file release system.
The verifier Automated paid and included validation and verification services for buyer
Launch End-to-end testing, bug fixes, and deployment.
________________________________________
5. Why abcd.online? (The Strategic Edge)
• Los Angeles Focus: The platform will be marketed as the premier source for LA-based content, specifically targeting the 2028 Summer Olympics.
• 24/7 Operations: The brand "abcd" signals that this is a 24-hour breaking news machine.
Added validation & verification service:abcd
The platform must go beyond hosting and provide an automated "Authenticity Score" for every upload. The system will perform multi-layered analysis to detect fakes, AI generation, and copyright infringements.
A. AI & Synthetic Content Detection
• Deepfake Analysis: Integration of APIs (e.g., Hive AI, Microsoft Video Authenticator) to detect facial manipulation, lip-sync errors, and synthetic textures.
• Generative AI Detection: Detect mathematical "fingerprints" left by models like DALL-E, Midjourney, or Sora.
• Liveness Verification: For high-value "intimate" or "leaked" claims, the uploader must pass a "Passive Liveness" check (3-second selfie video) to ensure a real human is behind the account.
B. Forensic Metadata & Chain of Custody
• Deep EXIF Extraction: Using tools like ExifTool, the system must extract and cross-reference:
o GPS/Time Sync: Compare image lighting/shadows with the stated GPS location and time of day. GPS data should match seller’s declared location where the photos/videos were taken.
o Device Fingerprinting: Identify the specific camera model and detect if the file was saved via editing software (Photoshop/Lightroom).
• Blockchain Notarization: Upon upload, the file’s "Hash Value" (SHA-256) is recorded on a private ledger. This creates an unchangeable record of the file's state at the moment of upload, preventing future tampering.
C. Infringement & Provenance Checking
• Reverse Search: Automated "Search-by-Image" (Google Vision / TinEye) to ensure the photo isn't an old image being "re-sold" as new.
• Hash Matching: Compare the file against a database of known leaked or copyrighted content to flag previous infringements.
________________________________________
2. Contributor Reputation & Trust Scoring
The platform shall generate a "Trustworthiness Score" (0–100) for every seller, visible to media buyers.
• Identity Verification (KYC): Integration with services like AU10TIX or Trulioo to verify government IDs and perform "Credit-Style" background checks.
• Internal Performance:
o Historical Accuracy: A "Verified Sales" count.
o Dispute Rate: If a buyer proves a file was fake post-purchase, the seller's score drops or they are banned.
• External Peer Review: A "Vouching" system where established "Qualified Contributors" (e.g., verified journalists or high-score sellers) can review and "Vouch" for a new uploader's content in exchange for a small percentage of the venue fee.
________________________________________
3. Technical Specs for Verification Pipeline
• Automated Triage: Files are categorized as "High Probability Authentic," "Needs Review," or "Likely Synthetic."
• Transparency Report: Buyers receive a "Verification PDF" with the purchase, detailing the file's metadata, AI-score, and seller's trust rating.
________________________________________
Instructions for Freelancers:
1. Tech Stack: Please suggest a tech stack (e.g., React/Node.js) that can handle high-speed video processing and real-time bid updates.
2. Portfolio: Provide examples of any auction-based or media-heavy platforms you have built.
3. Scalability: Explain how you will handle high traffic spikes (e.g., thousands of simultaneous users during a major Olympic event).
4. Security: Detail your plan for protecting uploader identity and securing the "High-Value" master files.