Full Vertical Drama Streaming Application with Coin-Based Episode Unlock System

We are looking for an experienced developer or development team to build a complete vertical drama streaming application, similar in concept to platforms like ReelShort, DramaBox, ShortMax, and other short-form vertical series apps. The application will host short vertical drama episodes. Users should be able to browse shows, watch free episodes, purchase coins/credits, and use those coins to unlock premium episodes. We are looking for a full working application, not just a basic prototype. The final product should be professional, scalable, mobile-first, and ready for real users. Core Application Requirements: 1. User Platform / Frontend Clean, modern streaming interface Mobile-first user experience Optimized for vertical 9:16 video content User registration and login User profiles Browse shows and series Individual series pages Individual episode pages Free episodes and locked premium episodes Continue watching section Watch history and progress tracking Favorite/save shows Search functionality Category filtering Featured shows/series section Recommended shows section Responsive design for mobile, tablet, and desktop 2. Coin / Credit System Users can purchase coin packages Coins are stored in each user’s account wallet Users spend coins to unlock premium episodes Once an episode is unlocked, it remains available to that user Admin can set the coin price per episode or per series Admin can choose which episodes are free and which are premium User transaction history Purchase history Unlock history Secure wallet logic to prevent manipulation or fraud 3. Payments Payment gateway integration, preferably Stripe, PayPal, or another recommended solution Ability to sell different coin packages Automatic coin delivery after successful payment Payment confirmation emails or receipts Failed payment handling Refund/payment status tracking Admin view of payments, purchases, and revenue Option to add subscriptions in the future 4. Video Streaming Secure video hosting and streaming integration Developer should recommend the best video infrastructure Possible solutions: Mux, Cloudflare Stream, AWS, Bunny Stream, Vimeo OTT, or similar Fast loading video playback Vertical video player Adaptive streaming preferred Protection against easy downloading where possible Thumbnail support Episode preview/trailer support Smooth mobile playback experience 5. Admin Panel / CMS Full admin dashboard Upload and manage series Upload and manage episodes Add titles, descriptions, thumbnails, categories, and metadata Set episode order Mark episodes as free or premium Set coin price per episode Manage users Manage user wallets View purchases View unlocked episodes View revenue View video performance Feature/promote selected series Edit or remove content Basic role permissions for admins/editors if possible 6. Analytics Total users Active users Views per episode Views per series Revenue tracking Coin purchases Episode unlocks Most watched shows Most purchased episodes User retention data if possible Basic dashboard for business decisions 7. Mobile App Direction We are open to two possible approaches: Option A: A high-quality mobile-first web application / PWA that works smoothly on mobile browsers. Option B: A full application package including web admin panel plus iOS and Android apps. Please explain which approach you recommend, what is included in your price, and what the best technical path would be for launching a professional platform. 8. Future Features The application should be built in a way that can later support: iOS app Android app Push notifications Subscriptions Daily rewards/check-in bonuses Referral rewards Ad monetization Multi-language support Advanced recommendation algorithm Creator/producer accounts Promo codes or free coin campaigns Required Developer Experience We are looking for someone with experience in: Full-stack application development Video streaming platforms OTT/VOD platforms Payment systems Coin, wallet, credit, or virtual currency systems Admin dashboards CMS development Secure backend architecture Mobile-first UI/UX Scalable application development API development Database design Deployment and server setup Preferred Technical Skills React / Next.js Node.js / NestJS / Express React Native or Flutter for mobile apps PostgreSQL / MySQL / MongoDB Firebase / Supabase AWS / Cloudflare / Google Cloud Stripe / PayPal integration Mux / Cloudflare Stream / Bunny Stream / Vimeo OTT Tailwind CSS Admin dashboard development Secure authentication systems Proposal Requirements Please include the following in your proposal: Your recommended technology stack Whether you recommend web app, PWA, native apps, or hybrid apps How you would build the coin wallet and episode unlock system How you would handle video hosting and secure streaming How payments would be integrated What features are included in your price What features are not included Estimated timeline Estimated total cost Examples of similar platforms or applications you have built How you would structure development milestones What ongoing maintenance would be needed after launch Deliverables Complete working vertical drama streaming application User frontend Admin panel / CMS Coin wallet system Episode unlock system Payment integration Video streaming integration User account system Analytics dashboard Deployment support Source code handover Basic technical documentation Post-launch support period Budget We are currently collecting proposals and quotes from experienced developers and development teams. Please provide your estimated fixed price for building the full application and clearly explain what is included. Goal Our goal is to launch a professional vertical drama streaming application that can host original short-form vertical shows, monetize episodes through a coin-based unlock system, and scale into a serious entertainment platform.