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To simplify the terminology, "markets" and "storefronts" are referred to as "community markets".

Create and join an infinite number of community markets with |PM|. Each of these markets can host an infinite number of listings and live independently from the predefined :term:`Open Market`.
Create and join an infinite number of community markets with the :term:`Particl Marketplace`. Each of these markets can host an infinite number of listings and live independently from the predefined :term:`Open Market`.

By default, a community market isn’t publicly visible and is only known to its creator. However, a community market can be promoted within the :term:`Market Browser`, making it available to join at the click of a button. Of course, you can grant direct access as well.

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:description lang=en: A guide to become an expert for responsible and sustainable e-commerce with Particl Marketplace. Thanks to blockchain technology.

Particl Academy guides you while you'll become an expert for responsible and sustainable e-commerce with |PM|. It is the reference book in straightforward language. If you are looking for the technical details, the `Particl Wiki <https://particl.wiki/>`_ is the right place to go.
Particl Academy guides you while you'll become an expert for responsible and sustainable e-commerce with the :term:`Particl Marketplace`. It is the reference book in straightforward language. If you are looking for the technical details, the `Particl Wiki <https://particl.wiki/>`_ is the right place to go.

Introduction
============

Take your first few steps with understanding |PM|:
Take your first few steps with understanding the :term:`Particl Marketplace`:

.. toctree::
:caption: Introduction
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In-Depth Guides
===============

Find advanced, very in-depth, and detailed articles about functions and concepts behind |PM|. They will make you a master, but you do not need them to use |PM|:
Find advanced, very in-depth, and detailed articles about functions and concepts behind the :term:`Particl Marketplace`. They will make you a master, but you do not need them to use the :term:`Particl Marketplace`:

.. toctree::
:caption: In-Depth Guides
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Essentials
==========

|PM| is a decentralized marketplace, meaning that no third-party is required to facilitate transactions. There's no marketplace company, e-commerce service provider, internet server, payment processor, or even bank involved. Transactions happen directly between you and the other person.
The :term:`Particl Marketplace` is a decentralized marketplace, meaning that no third-party is required to facilitate transactions. There's no marketplace company, e-commerce service provider, internet server, payment processor, or even bank involved. Transactions happen directly between you and the other person.

While that unlocks many benefits not possible with traditional marketplaces, it also means that |PM| behaves a bit differently. Don’t worry. It is pretty easy to use, but there are a few things you need to consider before you get started. Let’s go over them!
While that unlocks many benefits not possible with traditional marketplaces, it also means that the :term:`Particl Marketplace` behaves a bit differently. Don’t worry. It is pretty easy to use, but there are a few things you need to consider before you get started. Let’s go over them!

Find the deep-dive and technical explanation within :term:`Particl Marketplace explained`.

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Currency Transactions
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Instead of relying on payment processors, bank transfers, or payment cards, :term:`Particl Marketplace` works using electronic currencies, commonly named as :term:`cryptocurrency`. This enables near-free, near-instant currency transactions that cannot be held up, blocked, reversed, or delayed by any party. While many different digital currencies can be used on |PM|, all marketplace's transactions are ultimately settled in PART, Particl’s own :term:`cryptocurrency`.
Instead of relying on payment processors, bank transfers, or payment cards, :term:`Particl Marketplace` works using electronic currencies, commonly named as :term:`cryptocurrency`. This enables near-free, near-instant currency transactions that cannot be held up, blocked, reversed, or delayed by any party. While many different digital currencies can be used on the :term:`Particl Marketplace`, all marketplace's transactions are ultimately settled in PART, Particl’s own :term:`cryptocurrency`.

The in-depth guide :ref:`Currency (PART) Explained` will make you understand it in full.

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On traditional marketplaces, this requires a third-party to hold payments on behalf of the involved parties. At the same time, a service is being provided, or a product is being shipped. This role is usually assumed by the marketplace operator itself (i.e. Amazon), a payment processor (i.e. Paypal, Visa), or third-party escrow services (i.e. bank). This “mediated” escrow solution works in most cases. There are a few downsides to it, such as higher costs due to the fees, biased decisions (such as the marketplace almost always ruling in favor of the buyer), deferred payouts, and nearly absent data security and user privacy for all users.

|PM| uses an entirely different approach. It secures transactions using a two-party escrow system that doesn’t require any third-party to be involved.
The :term:`Particl Marketplace` uses an entirely different approach. It secures transactions using a two-party escrow system that doesn’t require any third-party to be involved.

The in-depth guide :ref:`Two-Party Escrow Explained` will give you deep knowledge about this achievement.

Crowd Moderation
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Since |PM| relies on a distributed network that doesn't grant any special power to anyone, the moderation of its content needs to be done differently. After all, there is no support staff, moderator, or administrator that can single-handedly keep spam and undesirable content out of the marketplace. Instead, Particl relies on the “wisdom of the crowd” theory by giving every user the equal opportunity to flag and take off undesirable content. In other words, every user is a moderator.
Since the :term:`Particl Marketplace` relies on a distributed network that doesn't grant any special power to anyone, the moderation of its content needs to be done differently. After all, there is no support staff, moderator, or administrator that can single-handedly keep spam and undesirable content out of the marketplace. Instead, Particl relies on the “wisdom of the crowd” theory by giving every user the equal opportunity to flag and take off undesirable content. In other words, every user is a moderator.

Particl's marketplace moderation works using an upvote/downvote system. When you see a listing you think shouldn’t be on the marketplace, you can downvote and flag it as undesirable.

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Noteworthy Mentions
-------------------

There are various other considerations to keep in mind when using |PM|. What follows is a compilation of things to be aware of.
There are various other considerations to keep in mind when using the :term:`Particl Marketplace`. What follows is a compilation of things to be aware of.

**Wallet Unlocking**

To receive orders or to complete order steps, the :term:`Particl Desktop` client needs to be unlocked. You will not receive any orders or get notifications on the progress of active orders if you keep your wallet locked. Mind the vault icon in the top-right status icons bar.

**Have Some Funds Different Privacy States**

PART Coin has multiple privacy states by design. It is generally recommended to keep a few PART coins in both your :guilabel:`Public` and :guilabel:`Anon` balances. Indeed, holding some funds in those balances will allow you to use all the features offered to you by |PM| and accelerate the workflow.
PART Coin has multiple privacy states by design. It is generally recommended to keep a few PART coins in both your :guilabel:`Public` and :guilabel:`Anon` balances. Indeed, holding some funds in those balances will allow you to use all the features offered to you by the :term:`Particl Marketplace` and accelerate the workflow.

The brief introduction :ref:`Types of balances` gives you insight on that matter.

**Loading and Syncing Times**

Because the |PM|'s content is hosted on distributed Networks for payments and data-exchange, the marketplace may take a few minutes to sync. It may take even a few more minutes to fully load all marketplace's listings. This is to be normally expected and will get much faster as the Particl team improves the marketplace.
Because the :term:`Particl Marketplace`'s content is hosted on distributed Networks for payments and data-exchange, the marketplace may take a few minutes to sync. It may take even a few more minutes to fully load all marketplace's listings. This is to be normally expected and will get much faster as the Particl team improves the marketplace.

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Phew! Now you have quite an understanding of |PM|. In the next chapter you will see all of its funtions at once.
Phew! Now you have quite an understanding of the :term:`Particl Marketplace`. In the next chapter you will see all of its funtions at once.

Perhaps you want to skip that part and install it right away? If so, just head over to the :ref:`Installation Guides`.
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:term:`Particl Marketplace` is accessible right from the :term:`Particl Desktop` application. It is deployed on a distributed network that lets you connect directly, without the help of any intermediary, with buyers and sellers from all around the world.

In-depth details can be found at :term:`Particl Marketplace Explained`. The basic knowledge is compiled at :ref:`What's |PM|`.
In-depth details can be found in the :doc:`Particl Marketplace Explained <../in-depth/indepth_mp_explained>` guide.

Open Market
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:description lang=en: is a marketplace with features that customers and vendors will love. Privacy first, responsible, and sustainable e-commerce.

|PM| is similar to the internet’s well-known marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, or Alibaba, but with added security and extra features that customers and vendors will love. Particl has no intention to make profits, and you can be sure that your needs will be covered from all angles.
The :term:`Particl Marketplace` is similar to the internet’s well-known marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, or Alibaba, but with added security and extra features that customers and vendors will love. Particl has no intention to make profits, and you can be sure that your needs will be covered from all angles.


**Finally! True free markets and the fair level playing field in e-commerce.**
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* **Gain security** by not becoming the product or a “glass consumer”. No fraud, trickery, spam, restrictions, politics, malice, or invasion of your privacy possible
* **Enjoy giving back** to society, contribute to its success, and grow your standing

Equip yourself with sophisticated technology that is user friendly. Using |PM| will help stop feeding the corporate monopolies, and your world becomes a fairer place. It's not just you who benefits from it—your communities and loved ones will profit as well, leaving everyone with a good feeling because you can make them become a sustainable shopper too.
Equip yourself with sophisticated technology that is user friendly. Using the :term:`Particl Marketplace` will help stop feeding the corporate monopolies, and your world becomes a fairer place. It's not just you who benefits from it—your communities and loved ones will profit as well, leaving everyone with a good feeling because you can make them become a sustainable shopper too.


*-You will feel like a champion!*
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But did you know that, even if you use “free” platforms or services to buy and sell stuff, it is not really free? No, instead of paying with your money, you pay with your valuable data.

|PM|, on the other hand, does not seek revenues from selling off your data or through fees. It doesn’t need that data and income because there are no corporate interests behind it. Instead, the Particl team is sponsored entirely by community donations and aims to become self-perpetual, but without compromising you.
The :term:`Particl Marketplace`, on the other hand, does not seek revenues from selling off your data or through fees. It doesn’t need that data and income because there are no corporate interests behind it. Instead, the Particl team is sponsored entirely by community donations and aims to become self-perpetual, but without compromising you.


*You will be able to save more or make more money by cutting out the middle-man*
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How it works
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With the award-winning |PM|, you first and foremost prioritize the security of your personal information and data. It is, simply put, the most secure and private online marketplace on the web.
With the award-winning :term:`Particl Marketplace`, you first and foremost prioritize the security of your personal information and data. It is, simply put, the most secure and private online marketplace on the web.

It relies on open-source technologies that are openly audited, inspected, and improved by the global community. Each and every single component of the marketplace is designed to keep you, your funds, and your personal information safe.

However, |PM| is based on distributed ledger and :term:`peer-to-peer` technologies, which you may know by hearing Blockchain and Bitcoin's synonyms. It runs on a distributed network (:term:`Particl Network`) of :term:`nodes` hosted by volunteers scattered across the world. It is an entirely autonomous platform that doesn’t require any central party to operate, which means no company or organization is between buyers and sellers.
However, the :term:`Particl Marketplace` is based on distributed ledger and :term:`peer-to-peer` technologies, which you may know by hearing Blockchain and Bitcoin's synonyms. It runs on a distributed network (:term:`Particl Network`) of :term:`nodes` hosted by volunteers scattered across the world. It is an entirely autonomous platform that doesn’t require any central party to operate, which means no company or organization is between buyers and sellers.

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