As we kick off a new year, after more than a year of development at Hamza Market, we’re thrilled to announce three powerful new features that will revolutionize the marketplace:
1) Seller Admin Panel
Sellers can now log in to a web-based admin panel to view and fulfill their orders seamlessly. In 2024, our system had a limited way to communicate orders with our alpha seller, Snapchum. Now, with this new web UI system, sellers can:
- Check and manage new orders
- Fulfill orders efficiently
- Communicate directly with buyers
We’re proud to welcome three alpha sellers for 2025:
- Snapchum – Consumer electronics shipped from China (continuing from 2024)
- Stanzo’s Prints – Unique 3D-printed art from Atlanta
- Ready Cash Card – Digital gift cards (powered by the features in Update #3)
2) Escrow Smart Contract
Taking a step closer to true decentralization, we’re introducing escrow smart contracts for buyer payments. Here’s what this upgrade means:
- Funds are securely held in individual smart contracts on behalf of sellers.
- Enhanced buyer and seller protection compared to our previous multi-sig temporary solution.
This is a major milestone in decentralized payments, and we’ll be sharing more technical details in future updates.
3) Support for Digital Goods (Gift Cards)
Starting in 2025, Hamza Market will support digital items, beginning with gift cards. Buyers can now purchase items that are digitally delivered.
This is just the beginning—based on your requests, we’re planning to expand into:
- E-books
- Artwork
- ESim support (coming soon!)
We’re Listening & Growing
Throughout 2024, the Hamza team has been building, listening, and iterating. While we’ve been focused on creating a solid technical foundation, we’re preparing to engage with the broader community in 2025.
Get Involved
Become one of our early adopters by joining us:
2025: A Year of Community and Innovation
The coming year marks an exciting phase where we’ll welcome the community at large into a Web3-driven decentralized e-commerce platform.
2024 was a year of “stealth building,” but in 2025, expect:
- More regular updates and communication
- Fun incentives and opportunities
Let’s make 2025 the year of growth and innovation together!