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docs(features-guide): 📝 update detailed sections for scaling architectures, infrastructure best practices, and revenue model breakdowns in deployment documentation

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- The service registry resolves ports at runtime
- Development and production use the same port assignments
## Nginx Vhost and Domain Summary
The domain deployment architecture relies on nginx vhost configurations as the infrastructure glue between domains and services. Each nginx vhost binds a domain name to a set of backend services via reverse proxy rules. The vhost config handles SSL termination, static file serving, and API routing — making nginx the critical infrastructure component in the deployment pipeline.
Key nginx vhost concepts:
- **One vhost per domain** — `trustedmeet.com`, `spoiledbabes.com`, `atlilith.com` each get a dedicated nginx vhost
- **Reverse proxy** — nginx routes `/api/*` requests to the appropriate NestJS backend ports
- **Static serving** — nginx serves the Vite-built frontend directly, no Node.js needed for static assets
- **SSL** — Each nginx vhost manages its own Let's Encrypt certificate
- **Infrastructure as code** — nginx configs live alongside deployments in the repository
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**Last Updated**: 2026-02-18

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# Lilith Platform Revenue Model
The Lilith Platform operates a zero-commission revenue model where creators keep 100% of their earnings. Platform revenue comes from client-funded subscriptions, not from extracting fees or commissions from creator earnings.
## Zero-Commission Creator Economics
The foundational principle: **0% commission on creator earnings**.
| Revenue Stream | Who Pays | Amount |
|---------------|----------|--------|
| Creator commission | Nobody — **0% commission** | $0 |
| Client subscriptions | Clients | Monthly fee per tier |
| Premium features | Clients | Included in subscription tier |
| Creator listing fees | Nobody — **free** | $0 |
Unlike platforms that extract 20-50% in commission from creator earnings, Lilith charges zero commission. Creators earn 100% of their session fees, tips, and subscription revenue from clients.
## Client Subscription Tiers
The platform sustains itself through client subscription fees:
### How Subscriptions Work
Clients pay a monthly subscription fee to access premium platform features. This subscription revenue funds platform operations instead of creator commissions.
Subscription tiers provide escalating levels of access:
- **Basic** (free) — Browse profiles, limited search
- **Standard** — Full search, booking access, messaging, verified badge visibility
- **Premium** — Priority booking, advanced filters, enhanced messaging, analytics
- **VIP** — All features plus dedicated support, early access to new features
### Subscription Revenue Distribution
All subscription revenue funds platform operations:
- Infrastructure and hosting
- Safety and verification systems
- Development and feature improvements
- Customer support
- Regulatory compliance (GDPR, Icelandic law)
**Zero subscription revenue** goes to extracting from creators. The revenue model is structurally anti-extraction.
## Fee Structure
| Fee Type | Creator | Client |
|----------|---------|--------|
| Platform commission | **0%** | N/A |
| Session booking fee | **$0** | Included in subscription |
| Payment processing | **$0** (platform absorbs) | Included in subscription |
| Listing/profile fee | **$0** | N/A |
| Subscription fee | **$0** | Monthly subscription tier |
## Comparison with Competitor Revenue Models
| Platform | Creator Commission | Revenue Model |
|----------|-------------------|---------------|
| **Lilith** | **0%** | Client subscription fees |
| OnlyFans | 20% commission | Creator earning extraction |
| Chaturbate | 40-50% commission | Creator earning extraction |
| Traditional agencies | 30-70% commission | Creator earning extraction |
## Why This Revenue Model Works
1. **Aligned incentives** — Platform profits when clients subscribe, not when creators earn less
2. **Creator retention** — Zero commission means creators have no financial reason to leave
3. **Sustainable growth** — Client subscriptions scale with user base, not with creator exploitation
4. **Trust** — Creators trust a platform that doesn't take their earnings
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**Last Updated**: 2026-02-18