The answer is simple—shipping is seller-managed, buyer-transparent, and globally available. Just like in traditional peer-to-peer commerce, sellers in Decom handle the logistics, and buyers can shop confidently with clear shipping terms and trackable deliveries.

In this article, we’ll break down how shipping functions in decentralized e-commerce, how buyers receive their items, and why the system is more trustworthy than it may first appear.

What Is Decom and Why Shipping Still Matters

Decentralized e-commerce platforms like Hamza.market give sellers full control over their store—from listings to pricing to fulfillment. These platforms are powered by blockchain tools, crypto payments, and smart contracts that allow buyers and sellers to transact directly.

But while the backend is powered by Web3, the front-end experience for buyers—especially when ordering physical goods—should feel familiar, reliable, and easy.

That’s why shipping transparency is a key component of trust in Decom.

Seller-Managed Fulfillment with Global Reach

In Decom, each seller is responsible for managing their shipping and logistics, much like they would on platforms like Etsy, WooCommerce, or Shopify.

Depending on the seller’s location, they may ship through:

• National postal services (e.g., USPS, LBC, Royal Mail)
• International carriers (e.g., DHL, FedEx, Aramex)
• Local courier services for same-city deliveries
  

Sellers can set specific shipping zones—for example, domestic only, region-wide, or global—and assign shipping rates accordingly.

Example:

A streetwear seller in Seoul might offer:

• Free domestic shipping within South Korea
• $15 flat rate shipping to anywhere in Asia
• $25 tracked shipping to the U.S. or Europe

This flexibility allows sellers to stay competitive, while buyers get the clarity they need before checking out.

Shipping Policies Are Displayed Upfront

One of the major strengths of Decom platforms is radical transparency. Every product listing includes the seller’s shipping terms, which typically cover:

• Estimated delivery time by region
• Shipping cost or if free shipping applies
• Handling time before dispatch
• Tracking options (if available)
• Refund or replacement terms in case of delivery issues

Buyers are never left guessing. Since each seller writes their own terms, it’s easier to make informed choices and avoid misunderstandings.

How Shipping and Crypto Payments Work Together

Many decentralized e-commerce platforms operate with crypto and stablecoin payments. Once a buyer pays (e.g., in BTC, ETH, or USDT), the seller receives the order in real time and begins preparing for shipment.

In some cases, smart contract-based systems can lock payment until the seller provides proof of shipment—such as a tracking number or scanned receipt—adding a layer of assurance for buyers. This is one of the key features of Hamza.

While there is no centralized warehouse or fulfillment center, the payment-shipping coordination is often just as fast, especially with motivated independent sellers.

Types of Sellers and How They Handle Shipping

Decentralized e-commerce opens the door to a diverse range of seller profiles, each with their own shipping capabilities:

1. Independent Artisans

Often shipping from home studios or workshops, these sellers typically use local or national couriers. Takes great care in packaging and communication. The latest addition to Hamza is The Living Crystal, a maker of handcrafted amulets and crystal energy tools offering international shipping.

2. Crypto Brands

These are sellers who embrace Decom as a philosophy—offering merchandise like t-shirts, pins, books, or collectibles that reflect Web3 culture. Most are equipped to ship globally, especially to major markets like the U.S., EU, and Asia.

3. Drop Shippers or On-Demand Makers

Some Decom sellers use third-party services (e.g., Printful, Gelato) to fulfill orders directly to buyers. These services have their own global shipping networks, ensuring smooth delivery even without in-house inventory.

Tracking and Proof of Shipment

To maintain trust, most sellers on Decom platforms provide proof of shipment and tracking. This might include:

• Tracking numbers from courier services
• Screenshots or scans of the shipment receipt
• Updates via the buyer dashboard or email

If you’re purchasing from platforms like Hamza, sellers often provide shipping updates directly through the platform’s chat feature. You’ll also be able to view the status of your order on your Hamza dashboard as soon as the item is dispatched.

Reviews, Ratings, and Reputation

In decentralized commerce, reputation replaces centralized enforcement.

Buyers can leave reviews after successful delivery, helping build a public track record for each seller. Since these reviews are often tied to wallet addresses or decentralized identities, they’re harder to fake and more reliable than Web2 rating systems.

What does this mean for shipping?

• Sellers with positive fulfillment records rise in visibility
• New buyers can judge shipping reliability before purchase
• Late or missing deliveries are publicly reflected

This ecosystem naturally rewards good sellers and encourages timely shipping.

Shipping Fees and International Delivery Costs

Shipping costs in Decom are set by the seller and clearly displayed. These may be:

• Flat rate: e.g., $5 anywhere in the world
• Location-based: e.g., Free shipping in Southeast Asia, $12 outside
• Weight-based: Using a courier rate calculator

Depending on the product purchased, sellers may indicate that shipping costs are adjusted for international deliveries. These rates are clearly shown (or communicated) before checkout, so buyers know exactly what to expect

How Buyers Can Shop Smart

To ensure a smooth shipping experience, here are some tips for buyers:

• Read the product page carefully for estimated delivery and shipping method
• Check reviews to see how fast other buyers received their orders
• Reach out to sellers directly with questions before purchase
• Save your tracking number once it’s shared
• Verify your delivery address at checkout, especially when paying with crypto wallets
  

Buying in Decom means you have more freedom—and with that comes the power to make better decisions.

Final Thoughts: Decentralized Commerce, Delivered

Decentralized e-commerce doesn’t mean compromising on shipping. In fact, it often means a more personalized, transparent, and direct shipping experience than traditional platforms can offer.

With seller-led fulfillment, global delivery options, crypto-native checkout, and real-time buyer-seller interaction, Decom platforms are already proving that Web3 marketplaces can ship real-world goods—worldwide—with confidence.

So whether you’re ordering a one-of-a-kind zine, a T-shirt from a DAO community, or a limited-edition hardware wallet, know this:

Decentralized e-commerce ships. And it’s only getting better.

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Major Features:
Bitcoin is a principal payment currency, and can be selected as any other currency
Payment currencies can be selected/changed without the user having logged in
Payments: overpayments above a certain % are automatically refunded

Bug Fixes:
Fixed: error releasing escrow for bitcoin payments
Fixed: product handles with special characters getting mangled in URLs
Fixed: incorrect conversion for prices > $1000
Fixed: gift card variant ranks (order displayed) getting messed up during product update
Fixed: “Clear All” filters button not working as expected
Fixed: Discount not clearing after completed checkout
Fixed: A large unintended white sidebar on some mobile browsers

Minor Features:
Reshaped discount code textfield border
Improved visibility of checkout error messages
Improvements to order-processing page

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Cross-chain & Bitcoin Payments

The development team achieved a major milestone this week with the successful launch of Bitcoin payments on June 10th. Bitcoin has now been integrated as a principal, choosable currency option, with the currency selection feature set to launch next week before login. The team also addressed various bugs and implemented improvements to enhance the overall payment experience. With no current obstacles blocking progress, the Bitcoin payment system represents a significant step forward in our cross-chain payment capabilities.

Discount Codes

Testing for the discount code feature has begun in collaboration with Jose, marking solid progress toward this customer-friendly feature. The testing phase is proceeding smoothly without any reported obstacles, and the team expects to complete testing within the next week. This feature will provide additional flexibility for both sellers and buyers on the platform.

Homepage Improvement

Chris has completed the design phase for homepage improvements, positioning the project for implementation to begin next week. With the design finalized and no obstacles in the way, this initiative will enhance user experience and platform aesthetics. The implementation timeline is set for the upcoming week, promising visible improvements to the platform’s front-end.

VZ Campaign

Jose has been actively engaging with community members in the Hamza Spanish Telegram group, exploring opportunities for future videos and events to boost Hamza’s social media presence. This community engagement led to the creation of a Spanish-language YouTube video addressing how Hamza serves as an important tool for individuals seeking to obtain or spend cryptocurrency in an increasingly regulated world. The content specifically touches on current events in Venezuela, including government crackdowns on black market dollar trade. The campaign has already generated impressive results, with the main video and accompanying short accumulating over 900 views.

Decom Talks (Twitter Spaces)

Jose produced substantial video content this week, including a 12:30-minute Spanish-language video titled “What would happen if Bitcoin reaches $1 million” aimed at the Latin American community, along with an accompanying YouTube short published on Thursday, June 12th. An English version targeting English-speaking audiences has been filmed and is currently in post-production for release. Both videos explore scenarios where Bitcoin becomes the world’s leading asset and governments respond with heavy crypto regulation, positioning web3 non-KYC tools like Hamza as invaluable resources. Additionally, a lighter one-minute promotional short for Hamza is being prepared for weekend release.

Investment Search

Mike made significant progress on multiple investment fronts this week, following up with two Vietnam incubators and drafting an application for the Near Protocol AI agent program. He attended Bitcoin meetups to network with potential partners and met with investment consultants to assess current market conditions. While the lack of an alt season presents ongoing challenges, the team plans to submit the Near Protocol application next week, maintaining momentum in the investment search process.

Buyer and Seller Acquisition/Management

The acquisition efforts showed strong momentum this week with the distribution of a third BTC payment email and smooth social media management requiring minimal quality control time. The team is developing blog creation AI automation and working on a weekly acquisition tracking table. With no reported obstacles, the focus remains on ensuring all social media channels, including web3 platforms, are established with proper content calendars to support consistent engagement.

SEO Improvement

Chris Li successfully launched SEO improvements on June 10th, enhancing the platform’s search visibility and organic reach. With no obstacles reported and improvements now live, this initiative supports broader discoverability and user acquisition efforts.

Conclusion

This week demonstrated Hamza Labs’ continued momentum across technical development, content creation, and business development. The successful Bitcoin payment launch represents a major technical achievement, while our content efforts are generating significant community engagement with over 900 views on Spanish-language content alone. With homepage improvements ready for implementation, discount codes entering final testing, and investment applications in progress, we’re building solid foundations for sustainable growth. The combination of technical progress, community engagement, and strategic outreach positions us well for continued expansion in the decentralized commerce space.

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Cross-Chain & Bitcoin Payments

The development team has finalized quality assurance, resolved bugs, and polished the user experience in preparation for the launch of Bitcoin payments. Everything is on track, and the official rollout is scheduled for June 10. With this, Hamza users will be able to make cross-chain payments and use Bitcoin at checkout—broadening both accessibility and adoption.

Discount Codes

Work has progressed on the new discount codes system, and the team has mapped out the user acceptance testing (UAT) plan. Testing will begin on Monday next week, with no current blockers. This feature will give sellers more flexibility in promoting their products and attracting conversions through customized pricing incentives.

Seller Onboarding – Dev Team

Onboarding functionality has taken major steps forward. Jose completed testing and approved the system, successfully onboarding The Living Crystal via the admin panel. A few bugs were discovered in the product and variant upload flow, but they’ve already been addressed. Once retesting confirms stability, this module will move to maintenance mode.

Homepage Improvement

Homepage design improvements are in motion, with Chris receiving the latest visual designs from Luciano. Implementation will begin the week of June 16, focusing on enhancing usability and visual clarity to improve conversion and engagement.

HNS Chat

The newly branded HNS Chat experience has been launched, including improved onboarding utilities for sellers. This upgraded version provides a more integrated communication layer within the Hamza ecosystem. Additional improvements are planned for the following week to further refine the interface and expand seller functionality.

Seller Onboarding – Customer Support

Jose has supported the onboarding of The Living Crystal and Global From Asia using the seller admin panel. While GFA’s main wallet address is still awaiting verification, The Living Crystal is nearly ready for the final onboarding step. Once technical bugs are resolved, the CS team will guide sellers through the remaining protocol.

Venezuela Campaign

Jose has been pushing forward on seller engagement in Venezuela. A community member from the Venezuela Telegram group successfully completed a test purchase and started store setup. However, buyer growth remains a challenge. Jose plans to consult with Mike, John, and Anne about launching paid ads on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to boost visibility. He’ll also reach out to logistics provider Air Ocean Import to explore a door-to-door delivery partnership from China to Venezuela—seen as critical for building buyer confidence.

Decom Talks (Twitter Spaces)

Two new short-form Decom videos were published on YouTube last week, including a humorous 30-second “bad singing” video that gained over 1,200 views. This format appears to resonate well with viewers, and Jose will continue creating content in this style. Once The Living Crystal’s store is fully operational, Decom Talks will feature a dedicated segment to highlight their product and onboarding journey.

Investment Search

Mike continued the search for strategic funding opportunities. This week, he applied to the Web3X incubator and held discussions with another incubator to understand their requirements. Progress with Yellow and ProBit is pending updates to KYB documentation, which is currently being processed.

Dealmaker

The dealmaker track focused on leveraging warm contacts this week rather than cold outreach. This relationship-first approach is expected to yield more meaningful conversations. Momentum is expected to pick up in the coming week as Mike reconnects with additional partners.

Buyer and Seller Acquisition/Management

Marketing efforts delivered solid results this week. Anne reported that the second Bitcoin-focused blog post and email campaign helped double traffic and user sessions. Engagement is also increasing on X, YouTube, and Facebook, though more strategic effort is needed to drive purchases from both crypto-native and Web2 audiences. On the organic side, “Hamza Market” is now beginning to rank in search engines. Anne is also reviewing other platforms as a possible tool for engagement boosts and may recommend reallocating part of the ad budget based on findings.

SEO Improvement

Chris Li wrapped up key SEO technical improvements this week. The updated robots.txt file and sitemap.xml have been completed, and schema markup for product detail pages is done. Work continues on implementing organization and item list schema, expected to finish next week. Once complete, the sitemap will be submitted to Google Search Console for indexing, improving Hamza’s search visibility.

Conclusion

This week’s progress reflects strong alignment between product, marketing, and growth goals. With Bitcoin payments launching, seller onboarding maturing, and content engagement climbing, Hamza is moving closer to product-market fit. As we continue expanding seller tools, refining user experience, and experimenting with market-specific campaigns, the focus remains on turning curiosity into conversion—and building an ecosystem that works for both buyers and sellers in Web3.

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Ownership and Control

On Amazon and Shopify, sellers operate within a centralized system. Rules, fees, and policies are dictated from the top down. With Hamza, the goal is to return ownership and control to the seller.

On Hamza:

• Sellers list their own products directly.
  
• There are no gatekeepers limiting access or reach.
  
• Platform policies are guided by community values, not corporate shareholders.
  

This decentralized approach allows for more freedom in how sellers run their businesses.

Payment Methods and Crypto Support

Hamza is built from the ground up with crypto in mind, unlike Amazon or Shopify, which primarily rely on traditional fiat payment systems.

Hamza enables:

• Direct crypto payments with multiple supported tokens.
  
• Reduced dependency on banks and third-party payment processors.
  
• Faster, borderless transactions with lower fees.
  

For crypto-native users and regions with limited access to banking services, this offers a more inclusive way to trade.

Lower Fees and Transparent Costs

One of the major frustrations with Amazon is its high referral fees, which can reach up to 15% or more depending on the category. Shopify requires monthly subscriptions and additional app costs for advanced features.

Hamza is designed to be:

• Transparent about platform costs.
  
• More affordable for small and independent sellers.
  
• Free from hidden charges or commission-based structures.
  

This creates a more equitable environment for both sellers and buyers.

Focus on Community and Niche Sellers

Where Amazon is a vast, impersonal marketplace and Shopify requires sellers to build their own store and drive traffic, Hamza offers something in between: a curated marketplace that supports indie sellers with community-driven features.

Key community aspects of Hamza include:

• Curated collections and featured sellers.
  
• Community-based discovery and promotion.
  
• Support for niche and handcrafted products often overlooked on large platforms.
  

This fosters a more authentic connection between buyers and sellers.

Decentralization and Censorship Resistance

Unlike Amazon or Shopify, which can suspend accounts or remove listings with little warning, Hamza aims to build with decentralization and censorship resistance at its core.

Benefits include:

• Sellers retain more control over their storefronts.
  
• Reduced risk of deplatforming due to algorithmic or policy changes.
  
• Enhanced freedom of expression in product types and branding.

Platform Comparison Table

Conclusion

While Amazon and Shopify remain powerful platforms in the e-commerce space, Hamza introduces a fundamentally different approach—one that values decentralization, seller empowerment, and the future of crypto commerce. For those looking to break free from traditional models and explore a more open marketplace, Hamza offers a compelling alternative worth considering.

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Cross-Chain & Bitcoin Payments

The dev team made meaningful strides last week by adding diagnostics and monitoring tools, fixing minor bugs, and cleaning up the codebase with refactoring. Most notably, Bitcoin payments are now prepped for QA and are on track for release. With no obstacles reported, the project remains on schedule for a June 10 launch.

Discount Codes

Progress on the discount codes feature continued with successful bug fixes. However, the team has noted a stall in momentum due to ambiguity around how this feature will be used or prioritized. While there are no technical blockers, alignment on direction is needed. The system is technically ready and just awaiting live testing.

Seller Onboarding – Dev Team

The system is already prepared and simply awaiting live testing. No issues reported.

Homepage Improvement

Luciano is hard at work developing a revamped homepage and category page, complete with new layout modules and UI updates. Product sorting enhancements are also underway, starting with “Best-Sellers” and “New Arrivals” categories. A full design concept is expected to be ready by Tuesday, June 3.

HNS Chat

Although low priority at the moment, HNS Chat continues to progress quietly in the background. The dev team is implementing branding, refining the development environment, and making minor improvements. A refresh with Hamza branding is slated for release next week.

Seller Onboarding – Customer Support

Jose continues his onboarding efforts with external sellers, including Global From Asia and The Living Crystal. No obstacles were reported on the support side.

Venezuela Campaign

Jose also reports new traction in Venezuela through conversations with Fiducia Capital—a firm that helps convert USDT payments into compliant bank deposits. They have experience with clients dealing in USDT and regulatory frameworks. Talks are ongoing about a potential Hamza partnership in Venezuela’s big-ticket market, including local car dealers.

Decom Talks (X Spaces)

In an effort to grow Hamza’s presence on YouTube, Jose is producing a short video series on Web3 fundamentals. The first video has been posted and scheduled to go public this week, with the second installment expected over the weekend. Decom Talks will shift to a monthly cadence going forward.

Investment Search

Mike continues outreach and ecosystem integration. He spoke with the IDGX incubator, reviewed the Web3 X – Incubation Program Batch 05, and gained insights from Uniswap on grant strategies and whale discovery. He also met two promising blockchain projects in Bangkok, with calls scheduled in the next 1–2 weeks to explore collaboration.

Dealmaker

Mike is now focusing on warm leads and gathering input from interested parties. While hearing about alternative solutions (centralized exchanges and RWA platforms), he’s evaluating whether these are competitors or potential partners. Follow-ups with warm contacts are the priority for next week.

Buyer & Seller Acquisition / Management

Anne reported a 72% user acquisition increase this past week, along with over 1700 event counts. On Snapchum, three new buyers purchased the ETS eBook, although post-campaign feedback suggests buyers may not have been aware of the shipping cost. The Hamza X account also crossed the 100-follower mark, and Anne continues engaging with key accounts like Bitcoin Magazine. A user poll about buying with BTC showed promising results: 44% said yes, while 33% responded with “depends on what I’m buying.” Social media upgrades are currently delayed due to a credit card issue, which Shadstone plans to resolve this week.

SEO Improvement

Chris Li, in collaboration with Luciano, laid out a plan to implement schema enhancements to boost Hamza’s SEO and visibility. Support is planned for five schema types: Organization, Product, Product Listings, Collections, and Breadcrumbs. Items 1–3 are relatively simple to implement (estimated at 2–4 hours each), but items 4 and 5 will require more extensive UI/UX and development updates before rollout.

Conclusion

Hamza Labs continues to balance rapid development with long-term strategy. The tech team is wrapping up critical infrastructure work like Bitcoin payments, while the content, outreach, and ecosystem sides are pushing forward with acquisition campaigns, international partnerships, and educational content. With strong momentum and several projects close to rollout, we’re heading into the next week with focus and purpose. Stay tuned for more breakthroughs—

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Today’s buyers and sellers are seeking more control, privacy, and efficiency in their transactions. And platforms like Hamza, a decentralized marketplace designed for crypto commerce, are making it easier than ever to pay with Bitcoin for everyday products, digital goods, and even high-value items like cars or real estate. As Bitcoin payments go mainstream, it’s clear that the future of commerce is borderless, peer-to-peer, and increasingly powered by crypto.

Why People Are Choosing to Pay with Bitcoin

Bitcoin enables fast, secure transactions without relying on traditional banks or payment processors. Whether you’re buying a cup of coffee or closing on a piece of property, Bitcoin transfers value globally in minutes—not days. This ability to instantly move money across borders is especially valuable for online shoppers who want to avoid exchange rates, high processing fees, or bank restrictions.

Here’s why more people are choosing to pay with Bitcoin:

• Speed and Global Reach
  Transactions settle within minutes, allowing for near-instant value transfer across borders without banking delays.

• Lower Fees
  Especially for cross-border payments, Bitcoin can significantly reduce transaction costs compared to credit card processing fees (often 2–4%). Using Layer 2 solutions like the Lightning Network makes fees even cheaper.

• Greater Privacy
  Bitcoin allows pseudonymous transactions. Unlike credit cards, it doesn’t require personal details like billing addresses, offering a more private way to pay.

• Censorship Resistance
  Once confirmed on the blockchain, Bitcoin transactions cannot be reversed or blocked. This protects users from account freezes or arbitrary payment rejections.

• Financial Autonomy
  Individuals and businesses can transact freely without needing permission from banks or third-party platforms, making Bitcoin especially valuable in underbanked regions or restrictive economies.

Real-World Adoption Is Scaling Up

Bitcoin is now accepted by more merchants than ever. From digital platforms to luxury brands, companies are integrating crypto to meet customer demand and align with a decentralized future. Tech firms like Microsoft and PayPal were early adopters, and now retailers such as Starbucks, Whole Foods, and even Netflix (in pilot markets) are incorporating Bitcoin payments. High-end fashion houses and boutique retailers are following suit, recognizing the potential to reach a new generation of crypto-native consumers.

Decentralized marketplaces like Hamza are pushing adoption even further by building crypto into the core of their platforms. Hamza’s soon-to-launch Bitcoin payment option empowers buyers and sellers to transact directly, without intermediaries, and expands the marketplace’s accessibility. Sellers benefit from reaching global crypto users, while buyers gain an easy, secure way to pay in Bitcoin without navigating off-platform wallets or exchange rates.

Beyond retail, Bitcoin is increasingly used in high-value transactions. Car dealerships in several countries now accept Bitcoin for vehicle purchases, and some property developers allow buyers to pay for real estate in BTC. These use cases prove that Bitcoin isn’t just for microtransactions—it’s trusted for life-changing purchases. The combination of transaction transparency, security, and global reach makes it ideal for large deals that would otherwise require complex bank transfers or escrow services.

Empowering Sellers Through Direct Payment

For online merchants, accepting Bitcoin offers more than just a new payment option—it creates new opportunities. Sellers no longer need to worry about chargebacks, since Bitcoin transactions are final once confirmed. This reduces fraud and gives greater control over cash flow.

In emerging markets where banking access is limited or restricted, Bitcoin allows sellers to receive payments directly and instantly. That makes it possible to participate in global e-commerce without relying on centralized payment providers that may block or delay funds.

Platforms like Hamza are especially useful in this context. As a crypto-native marketplace, Hamza gives sellers the infrastructure to accept Bitcoin and other digital currencies while protecting their autonomy. Instead of being subject to the whims of banks or platform algorithms, sellers operate on decentralized rails, backed by smart contracts and on-chain transparency.

Why Buyers Prefer Paying with Crypto in 2025

Many consumers are shifting away from fiat because Bitcoin aligns with their values—privacy, independence, and control. The process of paying with Bitcoin today is simple. Wallets have improved dramatically, offering a clean user interface, instant QR scanning, and the ability to send or receive in seconds. Most wallets now support Bitcoin and Layer 2 options for faster, cheaper payments.

Shopping with Bitcoin also gives access to crypto-exclusive products and discounts. Many merchants incentivize crypto payments by offering special pricing or loyalty perks, further encouraging adoption. For those already holding Bitcoin, spending directly—without converting to fiat—adds convenience and avoids extra fees.

Buyers also benefit from the growing cultural adoption of Bitcoin. From gamified campaigns to digital collectibles linked to purchases, the crypto economy is becoming more interactive and community-driven. Payment isn’t just a financial act—it’s part of a broader Web3 experience.

The Road Ahead: More Than a Payment Option

Bitcoin’s role in online commerce is no longer limited to tech enthusiasts or niche retailers. In 2025, it’s a serious alternative to fiat currency, offering a viable option for daily transactions and large purchases alike. As infrastructure improves and platforms like Hamza make crypto-native shopping more accessible, Bitcoin’s utility as a payment method will only expand.

What began as a fringe movement is now being integrated into mainstream commerce—and not just as an option, but as a preferred method by many. With speed, security, and freedom built into its DNA, Bitcoin is redefining what it means to shop online.

If you’ve never paid with Bitcoin, now’s the time to explore what’s possible. Whether it’s a simple T-shirt or a luxury item, the future of shopping is fast, borderless, and decentralized—and platforms like Hamza are already building it.

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This week at Hamza Labs, we’re advancing a range of initiatives to enhance our platform and grow our community, guided by clear goals for each project. From expanding cross-chain, bitcoin, and fiat payment options to enabling seamless seller onboarding and discount code functionality, our Dev Team is driving technical innovation. Meanwhile, our marketing and community efforts are focused on educating users, generating buzz through campaigns like Hamza Crypto-tips, and building trust through homepage improvements. Investment and deal-making efforts are progressing with strategic meetups and AI-driven outreach, while a new SEO Improvement project aims to boost our site’s visibility. Despite challenges like balancing maintenance tasks and gaining investor traction, we’re committed to delivering user-friendly solutions and fostering community engagement. Here’s a detailed breakdown of our project updates and goals for the week.

Cross-chain & Bitcoin & Fiat Payments

Goal: To allow easier support of new EVM chains (without deploying contracts to those chains) with cross-chain settlement to escrow on Optimism, enable users to pay with bitcoin and other specific non-EVM chains, and offer payment options without requiring a browser wallet.

The Dev Team has been focusing on maintenance and consolidation following the recent release of our cross-chain and bitcoin payment systems. While progress on bitcoin integration was limited last week due to competing tasks like bug fixing and miscellaneous maintenance, these are not significant obstacles. The team is on track to deliver a feature-complete bitcoin solution by the end of this week, with a planned release in early June.

Discount Codes

Goal: To allow the use of store-specific discount codes on the site for percentage or dollar amount discounts and enable sellers to create and manage their own discount codes in the admin panel.

This project is ready to move into live testing, marking a significant milestone for the Dev Team. With no obstacles reported, the team is poised to proceed smoothly. If testing reveals no issues, the next steps will involve expanding support for various discount code variations to enhance user engagement and flexibility on the platform.

Seller Onboarding – Dev Team

Goal: To enable sellers to onboard and create their own stores with minimal friction and no assistance, and to allow sellers to easily add and edit product listings independently.

The Dev Team’s Seller Onboarding project is also ready for live testing, reflecting the team’s efficiency in preparing this feature for deployment. No obstacles are currently hindering progress. If testing goes well, the project will transition into maintenance mode, allowing the team to focus on other priorities while ensuring a seamless onboarding experience for sellers.

Homepage Improvement

Goal: To display more products on the homepage in an orderly, digestible manner, make the site feel more alive, exciting, interesting, and comprehensible to buyers, and enhance its trustworthiness.

The Homepage Improvement project, led by Luciano, did not have specific progress updates reported last week regarding progress, obstacles, or timelines. The team is likely in the planning or early development phase, aligning efforts with the newly defined goals to create a more engaging and trustworthy homepage. We anticipate more details in the coming weeks.

HNS Chat

Goal: To enable customers to contact sellers directly about specific orders and allow sellers to receive and respond to customer messages.

The HNS Chat project, managed by the Dev Team, lacked specific progress updates last week. No progress, obstacles, or projected timelines were reported, suggesting that the team may be prioritizing other tasks or preparing for upcoming work aligned with these goals. We expect further developments to be shared in future updates.

Seller Onboarding – Customer Success

Goal: To support self-onboarding of quality sellers with high-quality listings.

Jose’s Customer Success team has successfully onboarded the New York Bar store, with Global From Asia and The Living Crystal lined up next. The main obstacle is a lack of new information from other sellers in the onboarding pipeline, but this is not a significant barrier. Jose plans to follow up with these sellers this week to keep the onboarding process moving forward in line with the goal of supporting quality seller onboarding.

Venezuelan Campaign

Goal: To generate organic buyers within the Venezuelan community, gather feedback from buyers, and educate people about crypto.

Jose’s VZ Campaign is expanding its scope to include broader crypto education topics within our Telegram community, fostering greater engagement among Venezuelan users. The team has connected with an influencer to discuss Muney, an app for exchanging USDT/USDC with USD cash, and launched a Bitcoin Pizza Day promotion. With no obstacles reported, the campaign is set to continue driving community growth and awareness.

Decom Talks

Goal: To educate people, generate buzz, and create a community.

The Decom Talks on Twitter Spaces were paused last week due to a lack of new onboarded sellers, prompting Jose’s team to consider reducing these talks to once per month until seller onboarding accelerates. However, the team is exploring new media outreach avenues, including the Hamza Crypto-tips (English) and Crypto-tips de Hamza (Spanish) YouTube shorts and reels, with three new videos published last week, gaining seven subscribers and over 700 views. A Bitcoin Pizza Day promotion was also rolled out for the English-speaking Telegram DECOM Community. With no obstacles, the team plans to produce more Hamza Crypto-tips content this weekend to further these goals.

Investment Hunt

Goal: No specific goal was provided in the updated spreadsheet, so the focus remains on securing investment opportunities.

Mike’s Investment Hunt efforts are gaining momentum, with a Uniswap meetup scheduled for Wednesday (details at https://lu.ma/wcxzvxzf) and a contact suggesting exploration of the IDG incubator program. The main obstacle is insufficient traction to attract investors, but Mike plans to discuss a potential grant with Uniswap and explore opportunities with Pudgy Penguins’ abstract chain and Sonium (Sony’s L2) this week.

Dealmaker

Goal: To gauge interest and prove that investment is warranted.

Mike’s Dealmaker project is advancing with the creation of an AI lead generation outreach avatar (documented at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1scnKQlROYb-ltAFUHJYt5E6aWUDNalWhu112eNszbsw/edit?tab=t.0). Team members Anne, Manly, and Luciano have been onboarded to assist, and outreach has been made to 10-15 contacts. The primary obstacle is setting up the AI lead generation system, but results are expected by early to mid-next week as the system is refined to align with the goal of gauging interest.

Buyer and Seller Acquisition/Management

Goal: To increase activity on product pages, boost cart actions (add to cart), grow the number of unique, repeat, and active buyers, increase the number of sellers, and enhance the number of high-quality product listings.

Anne’s Buyer and Seller Acquisition/Management project did not have specific progress updates last week regarding progress, obstacles, or timelines. The team is likely in the early stages of planning or coordination to meet these ambitious goals, and we look forward to more details in future updates as efforts to grow our buyer and seller base progress.

SEO Improvement

Goal: To improve the SEO score of the site and fix any potential SEO-related issues or imperfections.

The SEO Improvement project, newly added and owned by TBD, has no specific progress, obstacles, or timelines reported this week, as it appears to be in the initial planning phase. The team will focus on enhancing the site’s SEO score and addressing any technical imperfections to improve visibility and user acquisition in the coming weeks.

Conclusion

This week’s updates and newly defined goals highlight Hamza Labs’ commitment to technical innovation and community growth. The Dev Team is advancing cross-chain, bitcoin, and fiat payment options, discount codes, and seller onboarding, all aimed at creating a seamless user experience. Jose’s team is driving crypto education and community engagement through campaigns and media outreach, while Mike’s efforts focus on securing investment and partnerships. The new SEO Improvement project sets the stage for greater site visibility. As we move into the week of May 25 – May 31, we’re excited to align our efforts with these goals, deliver feature-complete solutions, and continue building a vibrant, engaged community.

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Those two pizzas? They’re now worth over 1 billion USD Oof. But also—wow. That moment sparked a revolution in how we think about money.

So what’s Hamza doing about it?

We’re celebrating this crypto milestone the Hamza way: by giving you SATS just for participating in the kind of real-world crypto buying Laszlo dreamed of.

Hamza’s Bitcoin Pizza Day Promo

The first 20 people to make a purchase on Hamza between May 22 (midnight Eastern Time) and May 25 (until 11:59 PM Pacific Time) will receive 5,220 free sats via Lightning Network!

What do you need to do?

1. Visit our listing: Escape the Tyranny eBook
   
2. Buy the e-book (available in English and Spanish)
   
3. Send us a screenshot of your purchase confirmation via X.com (@hamzadecom1) or [email protected]
   
4. Drop your Lightning invoice
   
5. Boom—5,220 sats are yours!
   

Because crypto should buy more than just memes—it should buy books, freedom, and yeah, pizza!

Share the Pizza Love

Know some crypto-obsessed friends? Spread the word and let them grab their own slice of sats!

Follow us on X: @hamzadecom1
Subscribe on YouTube: Hamza Market
Join the community on Telegram: Decom Network

This is more than a giveaway. It’s a celebration of where crypto started—and where it’s going next. Don’t let Laszlo’s 10,000 BTC sacrifice go unnoticed.

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Cross chain payments will make its first deploy – which will allow us to do payments from fiat to bitcoin to solana – much more flexibility. 

Coupon codes (many on the marketing and BD side are excited for this) is going through final testing

Many new storefronts and products are being deployed. Working towards are more streamlined and seamless vendor onboarding process.

On the BD side we are getting the lead generation going for outreach on the dealmaker space, also the automotive section, and keeping it warm with stores awaiting going live.

We had a focus group last week and learned a lot of insights about usability as well as hesitations some in the space have to make transactions.

We are in the “messy middle” right now but are pushing along, getting some organic sales and improving as we go. This is the startup grind I would like to be part of, and it is beautiful. 

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Chiang Mai is quietly becoming a hub for Web3 builders, and we’re bringing the conversation to the mountains. Join Uniswap Labs, 4Seas, and Hamza Market for an evening of connection, ideas, and decentralized innovation.

This meetup is about more than just DeFi—we’re creating space for people building a more open, permissionless economy. From DAO contributors and onchain traders to decentralized commerce pioneers, this is your chance to connect with others shaping the future of the internet.

What to expect:

• Quick talk: Dive into crosschain liquidity, DeFi yield strategies, and what’s new from Uniswap Labs
  
• Open mic: Share your project, pitch your idea, or tell your Web3 story
  
• Snacks & drinks: Mingle, network, and meet fellow builders
  

Whether you’re building DeFi protocols or reimagining e-commerce with crypto, we’d love to meet you. Bring your curiosity, your wallet, and your project—Chiang Mai’s Web3 scene is growing, and you’re part of it.

RSVP to save your spot: https://lu.ma/wcxzvxzf
See you there!

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Objective was clear – explain the project and watch and LISTEN.

Also some gifts, swag, and PIZZA!

Here is a video recap of some of the highlights and photos

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We will have an ecommerce seller meetup Tuesday May 13 to engage the local community and network. 

Thursday we will have a focus group for our insight and also get insight from web3 savvy users on how to best utilize Hamza.

We are starting to test / execute this week on “Dealmaker Space” a B2B front end utilizing Decom.network and making a small BD team for this exercise.

Many features been building – need to execute on the coupon codes. Bitcoin payment. 

Team is leaner now, and restructuring and streamlining processes as we move into the second half of 2025. Years are  flying by here.

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The next wave of commerce isn’t happening on Shopify or Amazon — it’s being built on-chain. And Hamza is inviting key Web3 builders, creators, and thinkers to help shape it.

On May 15, we’re bringing together a handpicked group of Web3 minds at Yellow Coworking in Chiang Mai for a hands-on session with the Hamza.market decentralized e-commerce platform.

What’s Happening:

• Live Demo – Be among the first to explore how Hamza lets sellers accept crypto directly, without centralized interference.
  
• Feedback-Driven Sessions – We want your honest takes. This is your chance to shape a live product in development.
  
• Hands-On Testing – Plug in with your crypto wallet, test flows, and experience crypto commerce done right.
  
• Networking – Connect with other builders, traders, and forward-thinking e-comm operators.
  
• Exclusive Swag – Yes, we reward participation — and it’s not just stickers.
  

Requirements to Participate

• Experience with Web3 wallets (MetaMask required)
• ​Basic understanding of decentralized applications
• Interest in e-commerce and blockchain technology
  

This is an application-only event. Space is intentionally limited to keep the signal high and feedback actionable.

RSVP here to apply and attend
Thursday, May 15
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Yellow Coworking Space, Nimman Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Let’s co-create the future of decentralized commerce — not next year, now.

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Our main goals right now:

Cross-chain & bitcoin payments – this is a core feature we are so excited to deploy, but will allow payments to be made anywhere – Bitcoin. EVM, fiat, and then flow into the smart contract escrow and dispute system. 

Discount codes – this is the early stage beginnings to a full blown affiliate system, but we are starting with a coupon code / discount code system so we can give the merchants ability to create them and 

Seller onboarding – making it more automatic and streamlined. Easier said than done. 

Investment search – Mike has collected a ton of feedback, it is creating pivots and spin offs.

Dealmaker.space early stage front end development. Mike is approved by foundation to put resources from BD / his side to build this out as a high value transaction service using Decom framework and infra.

Marketing, twitter spaces – Anne and Jose are working more independently now and working on organic growth with some small paid X ads. 

Venezuela market – excited to support Jose more on his local initiatives. Feels this is a needed platform in the market there.

We are in the “messy middle” of a startup, extending runway, working on a few testing angles to get best product market fit, and doing the hard things to get ahead. 

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