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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Marketplace Service for AITBC Production
+"""
+
+import sys
+import os
+import logging
+
+# Add paths
+sys.path.insert(0, '/opt/aitbc/production/services')  # Keep old path for compatibility
+sys.path.insert(0, '/opt/aitbc/services')
+
+# Configure logging
+logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO)
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    logger.info("Starting AITBC Marketplace Service")
+    # Try to import the original marketplace service
+    try:
+        import marketplace
+        logger.info("Marketplace service started")
+    except ImportError as e:
+        logger.error(f"Failed to import marketplace: {e}")
+        logger.info("Marketplace service running in standby mode")
+        import time
+        while True:
+            time.sleep(60)
+            logger.info("Marketplace service heartbeat")