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=== 4.3 Marketplace ===

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==== 4.3.1 Description and Priority ====

Economic system for storage provision and acquisition. (Priority: High)

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==== 4.3.2 Functional Requirements ====

MKT-301: Storage Request Management
* The system MUST implement basic requests:
** Storage request posting
** Parameter specification (size, duration, slots)
** Payment allocation
** Request cancellation
* The system SHOULD support advanced features:
** Request prioritization
** Dynamic pricing
** Bulk requests

MKT-302: Slot Management System
* The system MUST provide basic slot operations:
** Slot reservation
** Fulfillment verification
** Reallocation handling
** Status tracking
* The system SHOULD implement advanced features:
** Predictive allocation
** Load balancing
** Geographic distribution

MKT-303: Provider Management Framework
* The system MUST implement core provider features:
** Provider registration
** Collateral management
** Reliability tracking
** Slashing conditions
* The system SHOULD support advanced features:
** Payment channels
** Reputation systems
** Dynamic collateral adjustment
** Provider incentives

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