Quote from: libert19 on September 30, 2024, 02:25:22 PM

Which Parcl are we talking about? Mind giving link? I know of one which is about speculating on real estate prices, not a decentralized marketplace.

I'm talking about the Particl Marketplace which can be found here: https://particl.io/marketplace

A nice project with lots of potential. Unfortunately, the PART cryptocurrency isn't doing well on the market (price-wise). Struggling to reach a new ATH for quite some time. Demand is at its lowest. While the concept of a decentralized and censorship-resistant marketplace is great, I don't think it will ever compete with the likes of centralized alternatives such as eBay and Amazon. It will remain a niche, for those who're interested in trying out something new (particularly crypto and tech enthusiasts). People want convenience, so they will choose what's easier for them. Believe me, decentralized marketplaces are somewhat complex. Especially when they use a native cryptocurrency for handling network interactions (fees). Particl is also a privacy-oriented Blockchain, so expect government opposition in the long run.

Quote from: Abiky on April 12, 2024, 03:09:17 PM

..I haven't seen a marketplace based on smart contracts yet. Would you imagine developers doing something like this? If they launch a decentralized marketplace on the Ethereum blockchain, it will be truly-unstoppable.

Ethereum fees can be killer, will demotivate people from using it.
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Yeah. High fees on the ETH blockchain makes decentralized marketplaces unfeasible. But there's always the choice of running smart contracts on Layer-2 networks, or even standard L1 networks with higher transaction capacity (like Solana). The possibilities are endless. It's just that developers are afraid from the government. They don't want to make a truly-decentralized marketplace that would gather governments' attention. Otherwise, they could be penalized in the long run. The Silk Road seizure put an end to this industry. At least we know Blockchain works for e-commerce.