Monetized File-Sharing Platform Build

I need a full-stack developer to create a platform where anyone can upload a file, share a unique link, and receive earnings every time their content is accessed. Think of a streamlined hybrid of Dropbox and Gumroad: users drag-and-drop documents, images, or videos, set the desired payout model, then watch their dashboard update in real time.

Revenue logic is open for discussion—advertising impressions, pay-per-download, subscription access, or a blend—so I’d like your technical guidance on what will scale best. The first milestone should deliver a web-based MVP with clear pathways to extend into native iOS and Android apps later.

Key pieces I expect you to handle include secure user authentication, cloud storage integration (S3 or similar), payment gateway setup for automated payouts, an intuitive analytics dashboard, and a lightweight admin panel for content and user management. Code quality, security, and clear deployment documentation are non-negotiable.

Deliverables
• Deployed web MVP with user dashboard, admin panel, and payout workflow
• Source code in a private Git repo, cleanly documented
• Step-by-step deployment guide so I can spin up staging and production instances without hand-holding

Propose your tech stack, outline milestones, and share any similar work you’ve shipped so we can get started.