P2P vs Centralized Marketplaces: The Non-Custodial Advantage
For decades, we've relied on giant centralized marketplaces to buy and sell goods. While they provided a service, they also took a large slice of the pie and total control over your funds and data. The rise of Web3 and Solana has enabled a better way: Non-Custodial P2P Marketplaces.
Comparison at a Glance
| Feature | Centralized Platform | Info Market (P2P) |
|---|---|---|
| Fund Control | Platform holds your money | Smart Contract locks funds |
| Fees | 10% - 20% | 5% flat fee |
| Privacy | Full KYC required | Wallet-based, privacy-first |
| Speed | Withdrawals take 3-7 days | Instant on-chain settlement |
The High Cost of Middlemen
Traditional platforms aren't just expensive; they are bottlenecks. They can freeze your account for "investigation" at any moment, holding your hard-earned money for weeks. In a non-custodial system like Info Market, the platform cannot freeze your funds because we don't hold them—the blockchain does.
Direct Connection
By connecting buyers and sellers directly through a smart contract, we remove the friction. The seller knows the money is there (locked in escrow), and the buyer knows the money won't be released until the digital goods are delivered. This is true P2P commerce.