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AuctionX Transforms Auctions Industry with Decentralized Web3 Platform

AuctionX, a decentralized infrastructure layer for auctions - founded by an expert blockchain team, aims to revolutionize the e-commerce landscape via fun, engaging, gamified auction mechanisms.

By Bilal Khan
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AuctionX Co-founders - Kunal (KV) and Pratik (PJ)

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AuctionX is set to transform the auction landscape by deploying a decentralized infrastructure that streamlines and elevates the entire auction experience on a global scale. Leveraging blockchain technology, AuctionX delivers a transparent, secure, and efficient platform for conducting trustworthy auctions, empowering users to win exceptional products and services with confidence.

AuctionX is community driven and emerges from the understanding that the online auctions have a lot of  untapped potential. AuctionX is spearheaded by 2 industry stalwarts – Kunal (KV) and Pratik (PJ).

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The formation of AuctionX

The concept behind AuctionX was born out of PJ’s analysis that there is no platform which is leveraging the potential of auctions. Also, there are limitations, challenges and trust issues in online auctions – which can be solved by technology. 

The founder of AuctionX PJ said, "We believe in the power of auctions and see this as a unique opportunity. With AuctionX and utilizing blockchain technology we are creating a very robust, secure, transparent, tamper-proof, decentralized auction ecosystem" in an exclusive conversation with Startup Pedia.

Inspired by the power of blockchain and Web3 technologies, AuctionX team embarked on a mission to bring in the mechanism of fun and engaging auctions in regular e-commerce.

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What is AuctionX?

AuctionX is a cutting-edge auction infrastructure platform. AuctionX has 2 protocols

1. auXm (Auction Marketplace): Empowers anyone to quickly set up their own online auction house within 2 minutes - literally. And the best part – it requires ZERO coding and comes with 8 uniquely crafted auction mechanisms – out of the box. 

2. emX (Embedded Auctions): emX allows existing businesses with websites or mobile apps to integrate auctions on their platforms.

At the heart of AuctionX is its smart contract-driven system, which automates the auction process and ensures all transactions adhere to predefined rules. This eliminates the risks of fraud, manipulation, and human error, fostering an environment of trust among participants. 

The immutable blockchain ledger ensures all auction records—bids, timestamps, and final sales—are permanently stored and easily verifiable.

"Pricing on AuctionX is straightforward, with bids costing approximately 10 cents each. The auction house sets bid limits to cover product costs and generate profits." explained the founder of AuctionX in the Startup Pedia conversation.

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Expanding Global Reach

The auctions powered by AuctionX – will by default cater to global audience. Auctions powered by AuctionX will also support multi-languages and multiple currencies. AuctionX being a web3 first venture – will support crypto currencies for its transactions.

AuctionX is leveraging social media platforms such as Twitter and Telegram to build a robust community, already having over 15,000 members.

BigDeal – the first auction house

BigDeal – is the first auction house to be powered by AuctionX. BigDeal is launching its Alpha version with a auction where they are giving away FREE bids to participate and the prize to the won are brand new Apple AirPods (Gen 2).  To participate visit https://bigdeal.auctionx.live/

Financial Development & Governance

AuctionX is self-funded by the founding team. However, the company's growth strategy is ambitious, with plans to raise $20 million in upcoming funding rounds.

"This capital will be essential in scaling operations and securing a stronghold in the greenfield auction space," said KV, co-founder of AuctionX.

The revenue model for AuctionX is based on gas fees from auction houses towards technology and infrastructure. AuctionX has a strong distributed governance team which will define the future course of the project. 

Future Plans and Vision

AuctionX envisions itself as a platform provider, focusing on enabling others to run auctions rather than directly auctioning products. The company's "AuctionX Labs" will continue to innovate, developing new auction mechanisms and expanding its service offerings to cater to various business scenarios. 

The AuctionX Labs have conceptualized 8 auction types for now – as listed below:
- The Last PLAY
- Highest Unique Bid
- Lowest Unique Bid
- English Auction
- Vickrey Auction
- Dutch Auction
- Discreet Bids
- Charity Auction

The platform's integration of AI and blockchain technology ensures transparency, security, and efficiency, making AuctionX a reliable and forward-thinking choice for online auctions.

"With our community-driven approach, AuctionX will continue to evolve based on user feedback, ensuring it remains relevant and user-centric," signed off PJ, founder of AuctionX.