OnlyFans rival: from $10 to $30M in one year
How Scrile Connect based website grow from a $10 startup to a world-leading OnlyFans alternative platform
About the project
In the ever-evolving content creator's economy, Dream emerged as a high-quality content creator platform, rivaling giants like OnlyFans.
Starting with a mere $10 subscription plan with Scrile Connect, Dream quickly became a technological backbone for million-dollar startups, eventually catching the attention of PLBY Group Inc, the owner of Playboy.
Industry
Adult entertainment content platform
Services
Design, develop, deploy, continuous support
Location
Global
Time to market
3 months
The challenges we solved
We faced challenges in creating a unique and compliant platform
Challenge 1: Rapid scaling
Dream's rapid growth required a robust and scalable infrastructure.
Solution
With Scrile's support, Dream was built on a microservice architecture, ensuring high availability and scalability during high loads.
Challenge 2: Custom design and rebranding
Throughout its journey, Dream underwent several rebrandings, each requiring a unique design.
Solution
Scrile's web designers crafted custom design layouts and logos for each rebranding, enhancing the UI/UX design based on the target audience's needs.
Challenge 3: Technical support for acquisition
Dream's acquisition by PLBY Group required training for their employees during the code transfer.
Solution
Scrile provided continuous technical support, ensuring the smooth transition of the platform to its new owners.
Team, tools & technologies
We provided our client with a team of highly experienced developers, designers, QA & PM
Backend
Java, Mapstruct, Spring (Boot, Core, MVC, Data, Security), PostgresQl
Frontend
Angular, TypeScript, NERx, RxJS
Design
Figma, Photoshop
QA
Unit testing (Jest), Manual testing
Integrations
Imatag for content protection, payment gateway Netbilling
Project outcome
Partnering with Scrile, Dream transformed from a startup to a world-leading content creator platform in a short span.
The platform's success not only lies in its robust technology but also in its adaptability to market needs and trends.
Results within the 1st year
Acquired by PLBY Group Inc for as much as $30 million
Served as the technological foundation for Playboy's Centerfold
Attracted major celebrities, boosting platform traffic
Inspiring success stories
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