Ink Protocol is almost here! The main contract is finished, and the team is putting the finishing touches on the Listia integration. It will power the Listia marketplace, and millions of consumer wallets will go live with XNK at launch.

However, even though we are working hard on Listia integration, Ink Protocol was actually designed to be even more useful outside of centralized marketplaces. An Ink Protocol transaction fully encapsulates everything you would need in a general peer-to-peer transaction. So, it’s the ideal way to transact with anyone for anything in a trust-less way. Think of it as a mini marketplace that gets set up specifically for your transaction, with all the benefits of a regular marketplace, like escrow, dispute resolution, secure payment, and of course feedback and reputation.

This is an extremely powerful use-case. It means you can get the functionality and features of a full marketplace no matter where you transact. Here are some ways you can start using the Ink Protocol transaction system right away, outside the confines of any individual marketplace:

Buying and selling on classified sites like Craigslist

Buying and selling on message boards and online forums

Setting up your own store to sell items directly on social media platforms

Paying individual service providers in the real world (like mechanics, home repair, drivers, delivery, etc.)

Paying for professional services (accountants, tax prep, legal fees, realtors)

Transacting during swap meets, garage sales, flea markets, yard sales, etc.

This list is only the tip of the iceberg, and we are already hearing from great developers and entrepreneurs about interesting ways they want to use XNK. We will have more ideas, integrations, and partnerships to talk about in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!

For even more ideas, make sure you read about Using XNK in the Real World and also our 25 Ways to Start Earning XNK posts. Then, do reach out to us if you need help with integration or want to learn more about the technical details. You can grab our NPM package here too.