“OpenBazaar is now fully functional on the testnet. We welcome rigorous testing from the community to ensure everything is functioning properly. […] After we’re confident of the stability and functionality of the product, we’ll transition to the main net and OpenBazaar will be open for business.”<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\nThe test version of the platform is available for downloading at the official website.<\/p>\n
OpenBazaar has been under development since spring 2014 as a solution for problems darknet markets face in regard of trustless transactions, deal protection and decentralization. However, as the project progressed, it has shifted its focus towards small merchants.<\/p>\n
OpenBazaar in its current form bears some resemblance with eBay-like platforms. However, it may pose a threat to them, as it empowers users to trade with their peers without any intermediaries involved.<\/p>\n
Possible fraud challenges are covered by means of using a multisig address controlled by the seller, the buyer, and a trusted third party. The third party may interfere in case any dispute arises.<\/p>\n
Summer 2015, OpenBazaar has raised $1 million of investment. Investors of the project included Andreesen Horowitz and Union Square Ventures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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