AI-powered system that finds price gaps across global markets and converts them into money — 24/7, fully automated.
"Human civilization's wealth is already there. Just go pick it up."
Scans price differences between markets worldwide and generates actionable intelligence — automatically, every 6 hours.
Real findings (March 2026):
| Product | China (1688) | Vietnam (Shopee) | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids STEM Robot | ¥45 ($6) | 550k VND ($22) | 3.5x |
| Pet GPS Tracker | ¥38 ($5) | 450k VND ($18) | 3.4x |
| Foldable Keyboard | ¥28 ($4) | 320k VND ($13) | 3.3x |
| Solar WiFi Camera | ¥75 ($10) | 850k VND ($34) | 3.2x |
26 categories across 9 trade routes (CN→VN, CN→TH, CN→ID, JP→SEA, KR→SEA).
Energy → Tokens → AI Model → Information Gaps → Money
↑ │
└────────── reinvest ────────────────────┘
Three principles:
- Token business — AI tokens are raw material. Different models = different conversion efficiency.
- Information arbitrage — Money comes from asymmetric information: price gaps, trend gaps, language barriers.
- Exponential growth — Tools that build tools. Each scan makes the system smarter.
Scanners (3) Engine Output
┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────────┐
│ Trend Gap │────▶│ Perpetual│────▶│ API (24/7) │
│ Price Scan │ │ Engine │ │ Reports │
│ Polymarket │ │ (6h cycle)│ │ Content (5x) │
└──────────────┘ └────┬─────┘ │ Telegram Bot │
│ └──────────────┘
┌─────▼─────┐
│ Evolution │ ← self-optimization
│ Loop │ from own data
└───────────┘
git clone https://github.com/victorjzq/global-arbitrage-api.git
cd global-arbitrage-api
pip3 install requests pytrends
# Run full scan + content generation + self-optimization
python3 src/perpetual_engine.py
# Start API
python3 src/api_server.py
# → http://localhost:8899/api/top
# Deploy 24/7 (PM2 + cron)
bash start.sh
# Check status
python3 src/system_status.py| Engine | What it does |
|---|---|
trend_gap_scanner |
Finds products hot in China but not yet in SEA |
daily_scan |
Price comparison across platforms |
polymarket_scanner |
Prediction market arbitrage (2000+ markets) |
arbitrage_api |
REST API — 26 categories, 9 routes |
content_engine |
1 data point → Twitter + LinkedIn + Reddit + Email + Video |
opportunity_ranker |
Scores by ROI × confidence × urgency |
evolution_loop |
Self-optimization — learns from own output |
perpetual_engine |
Orchestrator — runs every 6h automatically |
publish_report |
Multi-channel distribution |
telegram_bot |
Subscription alerts (Stripe + crypto payments) |
system_status |
One-command dashboard |
md_to_html |
Reports → sellable HTML/PDF |
GET /api/top # Top opportunities (high profit)
GET /api/search?q=beauty # Search by keyword
GET /api/routes # All trade routes
GET /api/stats # Usage statisticsMost people think arbitrage requires capital. It doesn't — it requires information.
- A product on 1688 for ¥45 sells on Shopee VN for $22. The gap exists because of language barriers (1688 is Chinese-only), payment barriers (needs Alipay), and discovery barriers (Vietnamese sellers can't search 1688).
- A trend on Douyin (Chinese TikTok) takes 5-8 months to reach Vietnam. That's a time window for first movers.
- Polymarket prices diverge from reality when news breaks in one language first. That's a speed gap.
AI eliminates all three barriers. This system does it automatically.
| Channel | Status | Revenue Model |
|---|---|---|
| Reports (Gumroad/Substack) | ✅ Live | $9-29/report |
| Telegram Bot | ✅ Code ready | $29/mo subscription |
| API (RapidAPI) | ✅ Ready to deploy | Per-request pricing |
| Freelancing (Fiverr) | ✅ Gig copy ready | $30-120/gig |
| Content (5 platforms) | ✅ Auto-generating | Ad revenue + leads |
# PM2 (recommended)
bash start.sh
# Docker
docker build -t arbitrage . && docker run -p 8899:8899 arbitrage
# Render.com — click the button at top ↑The system is designed to be extended:
- Add new scanners (new countries, new platforms)
- Add new trade routes (Africa, Latin America, Middle East)
- Improve the evolution algorithm
- Add new content templates
- Build new monetization adapters
MIT — Use it, fork it, make money with it.
Built by an AI that was told: "Money is right there. Go pick it up."
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