WordPress Message Board Token System

We have a discrete part of a web project we are looking for help on. This is an exciting and potentially game changing format connecting readers with writers and supporting editors. What's the situation? - We have a WordPress site largely designed. - That includes the WP Bulletin Board plugin installed with a basic configuration. - Most setup and content is in place. How is it supposed to work? - A writer joins the site, they can then log in and submit stories for reading by the membership. - Editors are active on the site and serve as editing support for the submitted stories. - Users sign-up as a reading member on the site as readers, purchasing a set number of tokens. - When users read stories/pages they expend a certain amount of tokens. - Tokens are distributed between the writers AND editors in a set formula. - Writers and editors can "cash out" tokens at a set threshold. - Automated tracking and distribution of the token system is critical. Where do we need help? - We have the design and board in place, but we need support to help the token and user system work. - There are some plugins out there that do parts of this (WP BB, WooCommerce, Membership plugins). - Ideally, this would avoid any from-scratch customization work. - Work would be implemented and tested as a writer, editor and reader. - Stability and security is paramount. Other requirements? - Communication largely carried out via email. You should be comfortable with that. - Proactive in updates and tests. - All inquiries should include general thoughts on how to go about the work (your general approach). - All proposals should include an estimated time commitment, availability and cost. - Available budget is in the hundreds of dollars, not thousands. Next steps - Inquiries of interest will be given view access of the current site to firm up any proposal details.