SkillPact – Credit Based Skill Exchange Marketplace

SkillPact is a platform that lets people earn and spend virtual credits to share knowledge and services. List what you can teach or do, complete requests to accumulate credits, then redeem them for learning new skills no cash required.

Key Features

• Credit Economy – Earn credits for every completed service and spend them on new expertise

• Location-Aware Discovery – Find nearby offerings with distance filters

• Real-Time Chat – Coordinate details instantly through Socket-powered messaging and live notifications

• Integrated Scheduling – Book sessions, track progress, and sync with personal calendars

• Reputation & Ratings – Transparent feedback system builds trust across the community

• Personalized Feed – AI-driven recommendations surface relevant skills and experts

• Responsive UI – Mobile-first design optimized for any screen size

Technology Stack

• Frontend: Next.js 14, React 18, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS

• Backend: Node.js with Next.js API Routes & tRPC

• Database: PostgreSQL managed by Prisma ORM

• Real-Time: Socket.IO, WebSockets for live updates

• Authentication: NextAuth.js, oauth

Deployment: Vercel, Railway

Perfect For

• Lifelong learners seeking affordable tutoring or mentoring

• Freelancers looking to upskill without monetary cost

• Community groups exchanging local services

SkillPact transforms your abilities into a universal currency, empowering everyone to teach, learn, and grow together.