OpenBazaar


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The Demise of ‘OpenBazaar’ and Web 3.0's Future

The downfall of decentralized e-commerce OG OpenBazaar came as a disappointment to many who believed in the power of crypto to create Web 3.0. "The Hash" hosts react to OpenBazaar co-founder Brian Hoffman speaking to CoinDesk about the uncensorable marketplace's accomplishments and missteps. "I just don't think the world was ready for it," host Naomi Brockwell said. "[OpenBazaar was] just too early."

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OpenBazaar Co-Founder Explains Why Web 3’s Answer to eBay Folded Its Tents

The P2P marketplace was backed by powerhouse VCs Andreessen Horowitz and Union Square Ventures. Brian Hoffman candidly reflects on where it went wrong.

Brian Hoffman (center), former CEO of OB1, at the North American Bitcoin Conference in 2019.

Markets

Europol Names Privacy Wallets, Coins, Open Marketplaces as 'Top Threats' in Internet Crime Report

Monero, Samourai, Wasabi, OpenBazaar were cited as threats in a Europol report.

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Finance

The COVID-19 E-Commerce Boom Hasn't Trickled Down to Bitcoin, Despite Advantages

Although a variety of e-commerce platforms are booming during COVID-19 lockdowns, bitcoin payments remain exceedingly niche.

OB1 staff show off OpenBazaar at a 2019 conference. (CoinDesk archives)

Markets

OpenBazaar Developers Launch a Crypto Marketplace for Mobile

The developers behind decentralized marketplace OpenBazaar have released a mobile counterpart.

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Markets

Not Just Bitcoin: OpenBazaar Is Gearing Up for a Radical Redesign

Now that the likes of Etsy are jumping on the crypto train, decentralized marketplace OpenBazaar is gearing up for its biggest overhaul since launch.

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Markets

OpenBazaar Raises $5 Million from Bitmain, OMERS Ventures

OB1, the development company behind decentralized online marketplace OpenBazaar, has raised $5 million in a Series A funding round.

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Markets

Decentralized Marketplace OpenBazaar Now Accepts Bitcoin Cash

Decentralized marketplace OpenBazaar announced today that it has added support for bitcoin cash.

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Markets

Token Summit Surprise: OpenBazaar to Launch New Coin

OB1, the development team behind OpenBazaar, has announced its plans to launch a new token.

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Markets

A More User-Friendly Bitcoin Market? OpenBazaar Version 2.0 Is Here

The startup behind OpenBazaar has released version 2.0 of its popular bitcoin market, with new features and more user-friendly interface.

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