This is your chance to be the first in the community to make a purchase on the Hamza market. The seller side is still in development, so for now you can be one of the first buyers on this growing platform and ecosystem. 

Welcome you to make a small or large order and be part of the future of ecommerce – decom! 

Any questions or concerns – our support team is standing by 

BE A FIRST BUYER NOW and join our community 
https://hamza.market

Any support or issues, reach out 
https://support.hamza.market

Onwards and upwards
Hamza Team

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Note: It was also a heavy downpour so those who came are serious about ecommerce! 

Some of our findings:

• Sellers do not want to take “currency” risk – such as the fluctuations of the crypto currency market. The discussion about if the buyer pays in ETH , and you as the seller receives USDC, and then later there is a refund/dispute – does the buyer get their original amount of ETH, or the current market rate of ETH, or the USDC amount.
• Sellers are still not “web3 savvy” – most at the event had limited usage of crypto outside of mainstream exchanges. 
• Wide range of crypto currency in the room – some had Solana, some BTC lightning, others various coins. Was not a common theme in the room of a crypto currency they used. 
• Overall openness to try, and willing to learn. Will take a lot of education. 

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What We’re Looking For:

Backend Developer Requirements:

Required:

• TypeScript
• Object-oriented design
• Experience with any relational database

Nice to Have:

• Experience with MedusaJS
• Familiarity with TypeOrm
• Understanding or experience with Web3

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do I need Web3 blockchain experience? Web3 experience is a plus but not required. We’re open to teaching and growing together.

Where am I based? You can work remotely, though being friendly to Asia time zones would be ideal since most of the team is based here.

What Your Typical Workday Looks Like:

We operate flexibly and remotely. We have daily stand-ups with the product team and work with weekly sprint boards (using Notion). The team is healthy and collaborative.

Compensation:

We offer an early-stage opportunity in our startup, with compensation that includes a fixed salary, bonuses, and future incentives as part of Hamza’s DAO structure.

About Hamza Labs Limited:

We are building the world’s first decentralized ecommerce (DeCom) multi-vendor marketplace, Hamza.biz, currently in private alpha. This is a GROUND FLOOR OPPORTUNITY for new team members. We have promising leads from the community, and marketing will ramp up as we approach our public beta launch.

Our team is remote, but a core group is based in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Meet Our Core Leadership Team:

Reach Out Today:

If you’re interested, or know someone who might be, please fill out the form at Hamza Labs Careers today.

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Key takeaways from the demo:

• Mike spent about 20-30 minutes sharing my screen and doing a live checkout on Hamza’s “alpha ship” at the meetup.

About the attendees:

• Experience level: About 5 of the attendees were experienced sellers with 10+ years in the field, while the rest were a mix of newbies and intermediate-level participants.
• Crypto usage: Around 5 out of the 15 attendees indicated they use or hold cryptocurrency.
• Self-custodial wallets: Most attendees were unfamiliar with the concept. When I mentioned MetaMask, only one or two raised their hands, and even then, not very confidently. Those who were into crypto mostly kept their funds on centralized exchanges like Binance or Coinbase.
• DAO/community governance: The concept was new to most, and they didn’t seem to understand what I was talking about.

Main questions raised:

• What if someone tries to sell “body parts”? This led to an in-depth conversation about blockchain censorship and the potential for censorship within the Hamza application layer.
• If someone gets banned, can they just create another account?
• How do we handle fake reviews?

Mike’s main responses emphasized that this is about TRANSPARENCY and community ownership/governance.

Outcome: The attendees are definitely open to the concept. They have been following our updates over the past year (through meetups, etc.), but it’s clear that they still need a lot of guidance and training.

The road to go-live will require a strong focus on education.

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So showing screenshots of the major steps, it helped to give the 30+ attendees at this ICP meetup at Yellow a clear idea.

On top of that, while Hamza is on Optimism, in EVM, it is also exploring a bridge to ICP which Mike mentioned in the demonstration.

The feedback was positive with many saying it was the most clear product there with real world use. Many of the web3 attendees are excited to be able to use their crypto for real world use cases such as buying physical products.

Step by step, 1 person at a time, Hamza will rise. 

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The group was getting tired.

Days Turned to Weeks Turned to Months 

The gladiators who escaped the colosseum have been in this OG village much longer than expected.

The raft had gotten them to the OG village. And with these engineers in the village, more learning and more networking was needed than anticipated.

Some of the engineers had already been working on such technology and solutions.

Which is great! 

The gladiators were not as technical of a group as they were a merchant group.

And discussions, as well as re-alignment, was needed.

Finally, an Alpha Ship Must Be Sent Off Down the River

But many months had passed, and some action needed to be done.

After some trips outside of the village to other further lands of more OGs, and discussions with them in those lands – action was needed.

An Alpha Ship, To Precede The Larger Ship

A hand selected of gladiators who were brave enough to take an early model “alpha ship” gathered.

They would take what some engineers argued was not fully ready and tested.

Yet other merchants and some of the engineers felt it must be done. To send gladiators who were brave enough and willing enough to take this alpha ship and be the pioneers.

Are You Ready – To Join the Alpha Ship

The Alpha Ship represents pioneering, being lean, shipping a product before it is perfect.

The engineers have agreed to let us release this alpha ship to the wild – will you be willing to join us?

Only Ambassadors Can Join the Alpha Ship – Apply Today

Because this is early, and the first, we only allow our vetted ambassadors to join this ship.

If you are an ambassador, please join us in the ambassador-only discord channel.

If you want to apply to be an ambassador, please do so now at https://blog.hamza.biz/ambassador

The show must go on, and this is the dawn of a new day – a day of alpha.

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Join us on Tuesday, July 9th, from 6-8 pm at (revealed once you are accepted) for drinks and dinner sponsored by Mass Market and Hamza to talk about the current state of decentralized e-commerce and discuss the hurdles still ahead.

Mass Market is unstoppable infrastructure for e-commerce. Powered by a decentralized network of relays, secured by the Ethereum Blockchain, Mass Market is building a decentralized Product and Vendor catalog.

Hamza is the first multivendor marketplace built using Mass Market’s unstoppable infrastructure. Hamza aggregates the decentralized product catalog and indexes product ratings and reviews. Hamza provides a regulatory and tax-compliant framework for global sellers to find crypto buyers and for crypto buyers to find the products they need.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of decentralized e-commerce!

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Signing Up on Hamza

Signing up on Hamza.biz is a simple process. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Go to Hamza.biz: Open your preferred web browser and type “hamza.biz” in the address bar. Press Enter to navigate to the Hamza.biz website.

Access the Sign-in/Account Section: Once the website loads, look for the upper right corner of the homepage. You should see a button or link labeled “Sign In” or “Account.” Click on it to proceed.

Click on “Navigate to Web3 Login Page”: After clicking on the Sign In/Account button, you will likely be directed to a login page. On this page, look for an option or link that says “Navigate to Web3 Login Page.” Click on it to proceed to the Web3 login page.

Connect Your Web3 Wallet: On the Web3 login page, you’ll see options to connect your Web3 wallet. Follow the prompts provided on the page to sign up for a new account on Hamza.biz. This involves connecting your Web3 wallet.

Authorize Access: After selecting your wallet, you’ll be prompted to authorize access to your wallet by the Hamza.biz website. Follow the prompts provided by your wallet interface to approve the connection.

Complete Authentication: Once your wallet is connected and access is authorized, the Web3 authentication process will complete automatically. You’ll be signed in to your Hamza.biz account using your Web3 wallet credentials.

Start Using Hamza.biz: Congratulations! You have successfully signed up for an account on Hamza.biz using Web3 authentication. You can now explore the platform, access its features, and engage with its services as desired.

Set Up Your Profile (Optional): After signing in, you may have the option to set up your profile by adding additional information such as Display name, Email, etc.

Becoming a Hamza Vendor

Here’s a step-by-step guide to becoming a vendor on Hamza:

If You Have Signed Up with Hamza:

Sign In: Visit hamza.biz and sign in to your account using your credentials.

Access Dashboard: Once logged in, click on your account name located in the upper right corner of the page. This will take you to your account dashboard.

Apply as a Vendor: On your dashboard, look for an option to apply as a vendor. You may find this option labeled as “Become a Vendor.” Click on it to proceed.

Fill out the Form: A form will appear where you need to provide necessary details for your vendor application. Fill out the form accurately with the required information.

Setup Wizard: After submitting the form, a setup wizard will pop up. This wizard will guide you through the process of setting up your store and payment setup. Follow the prompts provided by the wizard to complete the setup.

Access Store Dashboard: Once your setup is complete, you will have access to your store dashboard. Here, you can manage your products, orders, and other aspects of your store.

Await Approval: Note that your account will not be able to sell products until it’s approved by the admin. If your account hasn’t been approved yet, contact the admin for further assistance.

If You Haven’t Signed Up and Want to Apply as a Merchant First:

Fill out the Merchant Application Form: If you haven’t signed up for an account on Hamza yet and want to apply as a merchant first, you can fill out the Merchant Application Form available at the following link: Merchant Application Form.

Provide Details & Submit: In the form, you’ll need to provide necessary details about yourself and your business.Once you’ve filled out all the required fields, submit the form.

Wait for Response: After submitting the form, wait for a response from the Hamza admin regarding your merchant application.

Follow Steps for Existing Hamza Users: Once your merchant application is approved, you can follow the steps mentioned above for existing Hamza users to become a vendor and set up your store.

By following these steps, you’ll be able to apply as a vendor on Hamza and start selling your products on the platform.

Adding Products to the Store

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to add your first product on Hamza.biz:

Ensure You’re an Approved Vendor:

Before adding your first product, make sure you’re an approved vendor on Hamza.biz. If you haven’t become a vendor yet, follow the steps outlined in the previous guide to apply as a vendor.

Adding Your First Product:

Log In and Visit Your Vendor Dashboard: After becoming an approved vendor, log in to your account on hamza.biz. Once logged in, navigate to your vendor dashboard.

Access Products Page: On your vendor dashboard, look for the “Products” option in the left navigation bar. Click on it to go to the products page.

Click on “Add New Product”: On the products page, you’ll find an option labeled “Add New Product.” Click on this button to start adding your product.

Fill Out Product Details: A form will appear where you need to fill out the necessary details of your product. This includes information such as the product image, description, price, and any other relevant details. Make sure to provide accurate and compelling information to attract potential buyers.

Create Product: Once you’ve filled out all the necessary details of your product, click on the “Create Product” button to add it to your store.

Import Products from CSV (Optional): Alternatively, if you have a large number of products to add, you can import them from a CSV file. Look for the option to import products and follow the prompts to upload your CSV file.

Pending Review by Admin: After adding your product, it will be in a pending review status by the admin. This means it’s not yet visible on the marketplace. You will be notified once your product has been approved and is live on the marketplace.

By following these steps, you’ll be able to add products on Hamza.biz and start showcasing your offerings to potential customers. Make sure to regularly update and maintain your product listings to keep them accurate and engaging.

Charting Your Course: Visit Hamza Today

Venturing into the realm of online commerce through Hamza.biz offers boundless opportunities for growth and success. By following the steps outlined in our guides, you’ve equipped yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate this digital landscape with confidence.

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Dear early user of the Loadpipe protocol,

The team at Hamza, the first marketplace for the Loadpipe protocol, are ready for boarding. 

We are releasing to you a “raft” on the Hamza river, a TestNet beta of a new ecommerce marketplace. 

And we need your help using this raft.

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We want to hear from you, your thoughts, your requests, and dreams of what a 2 sided multi vendor ecommerce marketplace powered by a blockchain should look and feel like.

First, Why Is This Called “The Raft”?

For those not familiar, Hamza is a river in South America. From Wikipedia:

The Hamza and the Amazon are the two main drainage systems for the Amazon Basin. The reported flow rate of the Hamza, at approximately 3,000 cubic metres (110,000 cu ft) per second, is 3% of the Amazon’s.[3] It runs west to east, some 4,000 metres (13,000 ft) below the Earth’s surface, and follows roughly the path of the Amazon River

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamza_River

And what we are introducing in our road map is a very VERY early stage beta that we are only ever releasing on TestNet. Because this is a bit of an early stage prototype, we are code naming it “The Raft” – as in parallel we are building a “ship” to navigate this Hamza river. 

How Can You Join Us On The Raft in the Hamza?

This is a true milestone in the transformation of ecommerce on the blockchain – and we want you to get involved. 

1. Learn how to connect to the Hamza

This is powered by the Ethereum blockchain and we have Eth testnet enabled. You can connect your Eth wallet to Hamza and get familiar with how the login flow of blockchain systems is different from what you are used to on traditional websites (that use email and password).

2. Make some test purchases and other functions

We have listed out those various functions from ease of use to more challenging below.

** You will need Testnet Eth *** 
This will be on Optimism, an L2 of Ethereum.

The other one is Ethereum Sepolia.

Payments are supported on both faucets.

MORE FAUCETS

Sepolia PoW Faucet
Ethereum Sepolia Faucet

3. Join our discord and provide feedback and engage

4. Complete our user feedback survey

5. Ensure you have signed up to our email list for announcements of next steps and journeys on the Hamza river. 

6. Share with your friends and embark on this journey to the new way of doing ecommerce, together. 

Let’s All Build Up This Raft on the Hamza As One Community

It is not just a technical exercise with testnet. It is a call to the community and internet at large. Are you tired of the way the current web and ecommerce is going? TOS changes and banning of accounts. Restrictions in accounts and other hassles for both buyers and sellers.

Then start the journey to a community owned and governed ecommerce protocol.

Join us as a community starting with the Raft testnet of Hamza ecommerce marketplace.

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