ALKMY – A Mobile Application for Trading, Swapping & Bartering

Project Overview

ALKMY is a mobile platform designed to reduce wasteful consumption by encouraging users to barter and trade used items for other goods or services. The platform helps users save money while promoting sustainable practices by reducing the number of unused items that might otherwise end up as waste. ALKMY aims to build a fun and safe community where users can exchange items with one another.

The Objective

The primary goal was to develop a cross-platform mobile application that enables users to trade, swap, and barter items they no longer need for goods or services offered by other users. The project also required an admin console for managing operations such as user management, product catalogs, payments, groups, and notifications.

The Challenge

One of the major challenges was creating a custom algorithm that could effectively match trades between users based on their requirements, location, and preferences. Additionally, the platform needed a seamless chat feature for direct user communication, multiple payment gateways, and integration with third-party shipping APIs.

Our Solution

ViitorCloud provided a comprehensive solution to ALKMY’s requirements, which included:

• Trade Matching Algorithm: Developed a custom algorithm that matches trades between users based on preferences, location, and requirements, making it easier to find suitable trade options. It also supports multi-level trades, connecting users indirectly if no direct match is available, thus expanding trade possibilities within the community.

• Custom Chat Integration: Created a real-time chat feature for direct communication between users, enabling smooth negotiation and agreement for trades.

• Payment Gateway Integration: Integrated Paypal and Stripe for secure payments, ensuring a seamless transaction experience for trades involving payments.

• Shipping Integration: Used third-party shipping APIs to simplify the logistics of delivering goods between users.

• Member Directory & Group Creation: Allowed users to create groups based on specific categories or locations for more targeted trading opportunities.

• Rating Module: Implemented a rating system to rate both traders and products, helping users identify trustworthy partners and quality items.

• Admin Console: Built an admin panel that manages user operations, catalog management, payments, groups, and notifications.

• Discord Store Integration: Integrated a Discord store feature to enable users to manage and promote their trades within Discord communities, enhancing engagement and visibility.

• Shopify Store Integration: Seamlessly integrated Shopify to allow users to list and trade items directly from their Shopify stores, providing a more efficient way to manage inventory and sales.

Value Proposition

Alkmy app provides the facility to search for items users may need and barter them with items that they no longer need. Posting their items is very easy. The interface of the app is simple and intuitive. The idea behind the application is to create a community for fun and safe exchanging goods and services. Users can discover new things which are being sold in the community at a bargain price, connect to their friends and neighbours.

Why ALKMY Chose ViitorCloud

ALKMY chose ViitorCloud for their expertise in developing complex mobile applications with advanced features like trade matching, custom chat, and seamless integration with payment and shipping systems. ViitorCloud’s approach ensured the platform was intuitive, secure, and scalable, delivering a seamless user experience while meeting all of ALKMY’s technical and business requirements.

Technology Stack

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Ionic, Vue.js

• Backend: Laravel

• Integrations: Payment gateways (Paypal, Stripe), Shipping APIs, Custom chat integration, Auto-trade algorithm

The Results

The ALKMY mobile application has successfully built a thriving community of users exchanging goods and services. Key outcomes include:

• 1,900+ Active Users: The platform has grown steadily, with over 1,900 active users regularly engaging in bartering and trading.

• Enhanced User Experience: The custom features like trade matching, real-time chat, and secure payments have simplified the process of exchanging goods and services.

• Sustainable Impact: By encouraging users to trade and swap items, ALKMY has contributed to reducing waste and promoting sustainable consumption habits.

Conclusion

The ALKMY mobile platform has provided a simple, safe, and efficient way for users to trade and swap goods, promoting sustainability and reducing waste. ViitorCloud’s expertise in developing customized mobile applications has ensured that ALKMY’s vision of building a trading community is realized.

Looking to build a mobile app with complex functionalities? Contact ViitorCloud to learn how we can help bring your idea to life.