Matchpool is creating a network which enables anyone to become a matchmaker by setting up their own pool and be rewarded for creating new matches. In this article I want to explain the components of the platform.

What is a Pool?

A pool is a group of people who fit the description of the pool’s purpose. One of the problems with any kind matchmaking marketplace- romantic or otherwise- is imbalances in demographics. On Matchpool, pool founders can configure exactly what kinds of people are able to enter so that it maintains a 50:50 ratio between the two types. They can also set an entry free and an ongoing subscription fee. The interface for pools will have the functionality of a Meetup group combined with public and private chat interfaces with the addition of membership payments using the platform’s own token, Guppies (GUP).

How to Join a pool

Every user who sign up to Matchpool, can specify a number of “factors”, which are details about themselves- age, gender, education level, ethnicity, religion etc, which can be verified by linking social media accounts. Based on these factors, they can join a pool in their local area or create a pool of their own- become a pool founder.

The Matchlock

In a romantic matchmaking pool, if a male enters, then a lock is activated in the pool until the equivalent number of females enters the pool, which keeps the ratio balanced. The “X and Y” side of the matchlock can be configured by the founder for any number or variation of factors, making demographic specifications of pools flexible.

The Matching Process

Like Meetup groups, pools can arrange real life events, but can also match people directly. This works like a kind of introduction, where any member of the pool can suggest a match (a “pitch”) and be rewarded for it. If the two matched individuals accept the pitch, then a “micro pool” is created- a private chat- so they can get to know each other. If the match is accepted then the helper is rewarded matchpoints- which entitles them to “divs”- which is a share of the monthly revenue of membership subscriptions.

Divs and Matchpoints

Any member of the pool can act as a matchmaker for anyone else. That’s what makes it fun! But how does the compensation process work?

Divs are essentially a share of the ongoing revenue of the pool. If monthly subscription is $10 per month (for example) and there are 200 members, then the total monthly revenue will be $2000. There are two kinds of divs: permanent and variable divs. Permanent divs means an automatic share of revenue. 50% of the divs in a given pool might be configured as permanent, while the rest is variable. Variable divs are earned based on matchpoints- which any member of the pool can gain by proposing matches for other users. All of these settings can be configured and adapted to the pool’s unique purpose and structure.

Dapplets and Events

The most important part of any group is being able to organize meetups and events. Matchpool will allow the group to easily schedule events / meetings / dates. The platform will also be integrated with other components called dapplets, which allow developers to plug in and monetize features into Matchpool and in exchange for divs.

How to Earn GUP Tokens

The first 200K femail members will be allocated Guppy tokens when they join, which will allow them join some initial pools. But the possibilities of paid membership communities with configurable dapplets are endless. The other way to earn tokens is by doing matches as a helper

Matchpool is an exciting, simple and innovative way to create human connections in the 21st century. Join us and follow the journey!