Let’s be real: most digital marketplaces are outdated. They take a cut from your success, lock you into their systems, and leave you with assets that aren’t truly yours.
Bazar changes that. Built on the full-stack permanent cloud of Arweave, AO Computer, and AR.IO’s Permanent Cloud Network, it’s a decentralized marketplace that gives creators and collectors full control.
Most digital marketplaces are built for one thing—extracting as much value as possible while locking you into their ecosystem. They’re not designed for you, the creator, or you, the collector. They’re designed for them, the middlemen. That’s where Bazar flips the script.
Let’s see how.
What Makes Bazar Unique
Atomic Assets: True Ownership, No Strings Attached
Unlike traditional NFTs that depend on third-party servers to store critical data, Bazar introduces atomic assets—self-contained digital items stored directly on Arweave. Everything about the asset, from the data to the smart contract, is bundled into a single, permanent transaction.
What does this mean for you? Ownership you can trust. No “404 not found” errors. No broken links. Just a one-time payment for storage that lasts forever.
Powered by the Universal Content Marketplace (UCM)
At the heart of Bazar is the Universal Content Marketplace (UCM), a decentralized protocol that eliminates the need for intermediaries. This isn’t just a backend solution—it’s a game-changer for how you trade and manage digital content.
Trustless Transactions: Every transaction on Bazar happens directly between the user and the creator, with no middlemen or unnecessary fees. Wow!
Built-in Incentives: Earn $PIXL rewards for engaging with the marketplace, including maintaining buying streaks or participating in the ecosystem.
Dynamic and Scalable: The UCM ensures fast, reliable transactions even as the marketplace grows, so your experience is always smooth.
Bazar and AR.IO : A Perfect Partnership
Trade and Own ArNS on Bazar with Arweave Name Tokens (ANTs)
Arweave Name System (ArNS) is the decentralized domain name system that provides permanent, human-readable names for content and identities on AR.IO’s Permanent Cloud Network.
And Arweave Name Tokens (ANTs) represent ownership of ArNS names, serving as proof of control over decentralized, permanent domain names.
And, you can trade ANTs on Bazar. That’s right a domain name that you can trade like any NFT!
Here’s what makes ANTs special:
Proof of Ownership: ANTs provide irrefutable, blockchain-verified ownership of ArNS names.
Trade Them on Bazar: Owners can trade ANTs directly on Bazar, opening up a decentralized market for valuable and unique ArNS names.
Empowered Functionality: With an ANT, you control the configuration of your ArNS name, enabling seamless hosting of decentralized front-ends and ensuring your digital presence is always online and censorship-resistant.
By integrating ANTs into Bazar, the platform extends its utility, making it a hub for owning, managing, and trading decentralized identities on the Permanent Cloud.
ArNS as the Gateway to a Decentralized Front-End
Bazar leverages ArNS as it hosts its front-end directly on the Permaweb. This means no central servers, no single points of failure, no dependencies on traditional hosting providers, and with ArNS - an easy name to find it with.
For users, this reinforces the core principles of decentralization and resilience:
Always Online: Even if parts of the network face disruptions, Bazar remains accessible via any AR.IO gateway.
Censorship-Resistant: Hosted entirely on the Permaweb, Bazar’s front-end is beyond the reach of centralized control.
Bazar and AR.IO Common Values for a Better Marketplace
Bazar and AR.IO share a commitment to core principles that benefit both creators and buyers:
Transparency: All transactions and ownership records are open and verifiable on the blockchain.
Decentralization: No gatekeepers or intermediaries control the marketplace—giving users true ownership and freedom.
Resilience: Permanently hosted data and front-ends mean creators’ work is always accessible, and buyers can trust the marketplace will endure.
Together, these values create a unique marketplace experience. For creators, it’s a space to monetize their work without losing control. For buyers, it’s a platform that prioritizes trust, security, and permanence.
Get Started
Visit Bazar: Explore the marketplace built for permanence and control.
Use Helix: Helix can be used to upload your own creations to Bazar.
Secure Your ArNS Name: Unlock the potential of decentralized ownership.
Start Owning the Future: Trade, create, and thrive in the decentralized economy.
