Visit the product page: Ephah - Self-Hosted Telegram E-Commerce

Status: Beta Access Available ($297, regular $497)

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The Problem with Payment Platforms

Tired of paying 10% fees to Gumroad? Frustrated with Stripe account freezes? Done with PayPal’s arbitrary reserves?

Ephah gives you complete control:

• No monthly fees
• No transaction fees (except payment processor costs)
• No account freezes or arbitrary holds
• Your data, your platform, your rules

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💰 Dual Payment System

Cryptocurrency Payments:

• Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin support via CoinToPay
• Alternative: Blockonomics integration
• Direct wallet payments, no middleman
• Instant global transactions

Traditional Card Payments:

• Stripe integration for credit/debit cards
• 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction
• Familiar checkout experience for customers
• PCI compliance handled by Stripe

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🤖 Telegram Bot Interface

Your customers interact with your store through Telegram:

• /start - Welcome message and product catalog
• /products - Browse available products
• /help - Support and documentation
• Inline buttons for easy navigation
• Instant digital delivery after payment confirmation

Why Telegram?

• 700M+ active users worldwide
• Built-in payment notifications
• No app installation required
• Cross-platform (iOS, Android, Web, Desktop)
• Secure end-to-end encryption

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🛠️ Django Admin Panel

Manage your entire store from a powerful admin interface:

• Product Management: Add, edit, delete products with images
• Order Tracking: Monitor all transactions and delivery status
• Customer Database: Track buyer information and purchase history
• Analytics Dashboard: Revenue reports, conversion rates, popular products
• Settings: Configure payment processors, bot messages, branding

Built with Django 5.0:

• Secure, battle-tested framework
• PostgreSQL database for reliability
• RESTful API for extensions
• Python-based for easy customization

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🚀 Self-Hosted Freedom

Deploy Anywhere:

• Heroku (free tier available)
• DigitalOcean ($12/month VPS)
• AWS, Google Cloud, Azure
• Your own VPS/dedicated server

No Vendor Lock-In:

• Full source code access
• Modify and extend as needed
• Integrate with your existing systems
• Export data anytime

Cost Comparison:

• Gumroad: 10% + $10/month = $245/year (50 sales @ $49)
• Ephah: $297 one-time + hosting ($7-12/month) = $297 year 1, $144/year after
• Break-even: After 1.2 years, then save $101-245/year forever

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📦 What’s Included

✅ Complete Django backend source code ✅ Telegram bot with python-telegram-bot framework ✅ PostgreSQL database schema and migrations ✅ Stripe Payment Links integration ✅ CoinToPay cryptocurrency integration ✅ Blockonomics Bitcoin integration (alternative) ✅ Admin panel with authentication ✅ Docker deployment configuration ✅ Heroku deployment guide ✅ DigitalOcean deployment guide ✅ 90 days of email support ✅ All future updates (lifetime access)

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👥 Who This Is For

Digital Product Creators:

• Selling ebooks, courses, templates, software
• Want to keep 100% of revenue (minus payment processing)
• Need control over customer data and delivery

High-Volume Sellers:

• Making $2,000+/month on Gumroad/Payhip
• Losing $200-500/month to platform fees
• Want to reinvest savings into marketing

Privacy-Focused Entrepreneurs:

• Don’t want platforms analyzing customer data
• Need GDPR-compliant self-hosted solution
• Want to build on open-source technology

Tech-Savvy Solopreneurs:

• Comfortable deploying to Heroku/DigitalOcean
• Want to customize every aspect of the store
• Prefer Python/Django ecosystem

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🔒 Security & Privacy

• No Data Collection: Your customer data stays on your server
• PCI Compliance: Stripe handles sensitive card data
• Secure Webhooks: Payment confirmations cryptographically signed
• Environment Variables: API keys stored securely, never in code
• Django Security: CSRF protection, SQL injection prevention, XSS filtering
• Regular Updates: Security patches and dependency updates included

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📊 Technical Specifications

Backend:

• Django 5.0 + Python 3.12
• PostgreSQL 14+ database
• Django REST Framework for API
• Celery for background tasks (optional)

Telegram Bot:

• python-telegram-bot 20.x
• Webhook or polling mode
• Inline keyboards and rich media
• Command handlers and conversation flows

Payment Integrations:

• Stripe Payment Links API
• CoinToPay HTTP API
• Blockonomics REST API
• Webhook listeners for all processors

Deployment:

• Docker containerization
• Environment-based configuration
• Health check endpoints
• Logging and monitoring ready

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🎯 Beta Access Pricing

Regular Price: $497 Beta Price: $297 (Save $200)

Beta Benefits:

• Lifetime access to all updates
• Priority email support (90 days)
• Early access to new features
• Help shape product roadmap
• Locked-in beta price forever

Limited Availability: First 50 customers only

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📚 Documentation & Support

Comprehensive Guides:

• Step-by-step installation walkthrough
• Telegram bot setup and configuration
• Payment processor integration guides
• Database migration and backup procedures
• Security hardening best practices

90 Days Email Support:

• Deployment troubleshooting
• Configuration assistance
• Payment integration help
• General questions answered within 24 hours (business days)

Community Access:

• Private GitHub discussions board
• Share tips and customizations
• Request features and report bugs

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🚀 Get Started in 3 Steps

1. Purchase Ephah → Receive GitHub repo access immediately
2. Deploy to Heroku → Follow 10-minute deployment guide (free tier)
3. Configure Bot → Add Telegram bot token and payment API keys

No credit card required for Heroku free tier Upgrade to paid hosting only when you make sales

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need coding experience? A: Basic command line skills help, but our guides are written for non-developers. If you can follow a tutorial, you can deploy Ephah.

Q: Can I sell physical products? A: Ephah is optimized for digital products (instant delivery). Physical products require shipping integrations (not included, but you can extend it).

Q: What if I need help? A: 90 days of email support included. We typically respond within 24 hours (business days).

Q: Can I use PayPal? A: Not currently supported. We focus on Stripe (cards) and crypto to avoid PayPal’s freezing issues.

Q: Is this legal? A: Yes, self-hosting an e-commerce platform is legal. You’re responsible for tax compliance in your jurisdiction.

Q: Can I resell Ephah? A: No, license is for personal use only. Contact us for white-label licensing.

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📞 Ready to Take Control?

Beta Access Ends Soon → Get Ephah for $297

Questions? Email us: [email protected]