Agora.
A structured, campus-aware marketplace replacing informal groups with a high-trust peer ecosystem.
Context 01: The Problem
WhatsApp and Telegram groups lack discovery and accountability.
— Important listings are lost in noise
— No campus-specific relevance
— High friction for coordination
Context 02: The Solution
A dedicated environment for community-verified trade.
● Scoped campus visibility
● Integrated offer management
● Centralized moderation tools
Trust &
Safety Architecture
Agora transitions from heavy manual identity verification to a community-driven moderation model focused on scoped visibility and peer accountability.
Security Note
"Trust is built through community scoping, not just identity verification."
Scoped Visibility
Interaction is limited to selected campus nodes, creating a natural deterrent for outside actors.
Verification
Firebase-backed phone verification provides a base layer of accountability for every account.
Peer Reporting
Community-led flag system allows for instant listing suppression and user investigation.
Data Integrity
Encrypted communication channels with role-based administrative access to sensitive logs.
MVP Technicals
BUILD 1.001
User Access
Phone Auth via Firebase + Mandatory College Selection.
02
Listings
Cloudinary Image Hosting + Condition & Pricing Meta.
03
Discovery
Full-text Keyword Search + Advanced Pricing Filters.
04
Chat
Buyer-Seller messaging with FCM Push Notifications.
05
Moderation
Admin Tools for enforcement and user blocking.
06
Profiles
Public listing history and campus verification status.