Hello, DFINITY community!
I’m excited to introduce GATAMARKET, a decentralized eCommerce (DeCommerce) app being built on the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP). Our mission is to empower buyers, sellers, and logistics providers by giving them control over the platform they use. GATAMARKET will be owned and operated by the community, not by a corporation.
Why Build on ICP?
ICP offers unique benefits that align perfectly with the decentralized, community-owned vision of GATAMARKET. Here’s why building on ICP is a game-changer for DeCommerce:
- Efficient Messaging & Data Flow: On ICP, messaging is fast, efficient, and cost-effective. This efficiency ensures low operational costs, which means lower fees for users and more seamless experiences.
- Cost-Effective Execution: Every time a user interacts with the platform, such as making a purchase or updating their cart, the canisters on ICP execute code. With 1.44 million instructions per message, ICP would ensure GATAMARKET runs smooth at a very low cost of for all processes. This decentralized execution allows us to scale without the burden of skyrocketing fees, benefiting the entire community of users.
- Secure, Scalable Storage: ICP gives GATAMARKET robust, scalable data storage for user profiles, product data, shopping carts, and order histories at just $10.28/month. No centralized servers mean better security, user privacy, and decentralization at its core.
- Smooth Integration with External Services: ICP also allows GATAMARKET to interact with external services like APIs through HTTPS outcalls. With 2000 outcalls per day costing only $4.26/month, we can ensure smooth integration with logistics and payment services without additional overhead.
Benefits to the Community
By leveraging ICP’s decentralized infrastructure, GATAMARKET will provide:
- True Community Ownership: Decisions about fees, rules, and governance will be in the hands of the community, not corporations.
- Lower Costs & Fairer System: Thanks to ICP’s efficiency in handling messaging, execution, storage, and integrations, we can keep user fees minimal while offering a highly secure and transparent eCommerce environment.
- Scalability for Future Growth: With ICP’s decentralized architecture, GATAMARKET can scale effortlessly, supporting the growth of our community while keeping costs manageable.
How You Can Help
I and my team members are currently applying for the $5,000 Developer Grant from DFINITY, and I’m reaching out to this amazing community for your feedback and support. Your input can directly shape how this project evolves!
Review the GATAMARKET Grant Application
If you’d like to submit an official review, follow the links provided in the application to register and get involved. Let’s build this community-owned platform together and set a new standard for decentralized commerce!
I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts and suggestions as we shape the future of GATAMARKET!
Best regards,
Naza aka TEKNNUKU
Founder and Project Manager, GATAMARKET