OpenBazaar

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

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

Europol
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.
Europol

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

haven, ob1, crypto
OpenBazaar Developers Launch a Crypto Marketplace for Mobile
The developers behind decentralized marketplace OpenBazaar have released a mobile counterpart.
haven, ob1, crypto

A new approach to the talent marketplace.
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.
A new approach to the talent marketplace.

business deal handshake
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.
business deal handshake

Untitled design (9)
Decentralized Marketplace OpenBazaar Now Accepts Bitcoin Cash
Decentralized marketplace OpenBazaar announced today that it has added support for bitcoin cash.
Untitled design (9)

DSCN0856
Token Summit Surprise: OpenBazaar to Launch New Coin
OB1, the development team behind OpenBazaar, has announced its plans to launch a new token.
DSCN0856

bags, colorful
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.
bags, colorful