Frequently Asked Questions

What problem does FerIA solve versus centralized marketplaces?

We address arbitrariness, return fraud and value concentration with DAO governance, on-chain transparency and a rewards model for contributors.

How will we attract sellers and buyers?

Targeted campaigns, referrals, reduced fees and tools for listings/inventory automation, plus incentives for community contributions.

How are conflicts handled?

A DAO-governed resolution system with clear rules, quorums and on-chain records; penalties and rewards tied to outcomes.

How is initial price and liquidity managed?

Public sale on Uniswap v4 with future stabilization policies (LRP Hook V1 deferred). Aim: avoid pumps/dumps and consolidate TVL with limit ranges.

How do we support long-term participation?

Presale vesting, public roadmap, progress reports and governance incentives.

How to keep accessibility if demand/price rise?

Layered liquidity design, reinforcement of supports and fair value distribution favoring broad adoption.

Problems & solutions

High 15%+ Fees

Problem

Platforms extract 15%+ per sale, compressing seller margins and inflating final prices for buyers.

FERIA Solution

FERIA charges no sales commission. Community‑owned economics fund operations through aligned governance mechanisms instead of rent‑seeking fees.

Smart contracts and a non‑corporate structure allow FERIA to charge only what is essential. This removes the intermediary “toll” and frees margin so sellers can compete on value (or earn more), attracting quality supply and transaction volume.

Unilateral Bans and Policies

Problem

Policy shifts and sudden account shutdowns without transparent appeal jeopardize legitimate businesses.

FERIA Solution

In FERIA, rules and changes are governed by a DAO with public history. Sanctions require clear processes and community participation.

Due process in FERIA includes open cases, evidence, and community juries when needed. Proportional measures (warnings, fines, remedies) are preferred over instant expulsions.

Opaque Dispute Resolution

Problem

Claims are handled opaquely and often bias buyers, causing unfair losses to honest sellers.

FERIA Solution

We implement on‑chain disputes with verifiable evidence and randomized tokenholder juries, with quorum and clear rules. Rewards align with verdicts; penalties deter abuse.

FERIA’s case flow is auditable: cases, proofs and verdicts are recorded on‑chain. This deters fraud and builds confidence in the marketplace processes.

Opaque, Pay‑to‑Play Algorithms

Problem

Visibility hinges on ad spend/paid services and black‑box ranking (buy box/search), favoring spenders over genuine value.

FERIA Solution

FERIA uses open, auditable ranking with DAO‑approved criteria (relevance, reputation, proximity, fair price). Any promotions are transparent and balanced.

Ranking criteria and weights are public and community‑tunable. Sellers know what to improve; buyers get relevant results without hidden commercial biases.

Race‑to‑the‑Bottom Pricing

Problem

Centralized platforms push sellers to slash prices to remain competitive, causing a race‑to‑the‑bottom where entrepreneurs often liquidate inventory with tiny or negative margins.

FERIA Solution

FERIA will use blockchain‑based NFTs to grant product rights per zone (ZIP, neighborhood, city, state). We charge no sales commission, so sellers keep 100% of their revenue. Transactions are secured by collateral tokens as delivery guarantees, enabling multiple sellers to cover different zones while preserving margins.

Traditional buy‑box mechanics force sellers into permanent undercutting. With DAO‑defined, transparent rules, FERIA prioritizes real value (service, proximity, reputation) over predatory pricing. Minimal fees and open rules enable healthy margins and sustainable growth.

Platform Self‑Preferencing

Problem

Marketplace owner competes with sellers, leveraging internal data and tweaking rankings to promote in‑house brands.

FERIA Solution

FERIA is neutral/decentralized: it never competes with sellers. Market data is open, neutrality rules are set and enforced by the DAO.

No private‑label conflict of interest: FERIA does not run inventory to undercut sellers. If opportunities arise, all entrepreneurs can compete on equal footing.

Return Fraud and Policy Abuse

Problem

Poorly designed return policies incentivize abuse and shift losses to sellers, even when evidence favors them.

FERIA Solution

FERIA records evidence on‑chain and may require collateral (staking) released per verdict. Community arbitration reduces abuse and protects honest actors.

Temporary escrow and verifiable reputation make malicious claims harder. Honest buyers stay strongly protected; repeat abuse loses deposits and reputation.

Value Concentration in Middlemen

Problem

Platforms capture most of the value via fees/services, under‑rewarding those who create it.

FERIA Solution

FERIA redistributes value: minimal fees, full payments to collaborators, token rewards to contributors across the ecosystem.

Direct payments to couriers/warehouses/content creators without platform cuts. Aligned incentives turn every contributor into an advocate for the marketplace.

DAO Governance and Transparency

Problem

Key decisions (policies, changes, budget) are often made without community participation and with no auditable history.

FERIA Solution

In FERIA, rules and changes are community‑governed via a DAO with clear processes, quorum and public outcomes. Transparency builds trust and aligns all participants.

Nothing important happens behind closed doors. Proposals, debates and votes are public. Participants can understand and influence how the marketplace evolves.

Counterfeits and Authenticity

Problem

Fake goods slip through, harming buyers and legitimate brands; origins lack traceability.

FERIA Solution

NFT certificates per item/batch, on‑chain provenance/logistics, and strict anti‑counterfeit policies governed by the DAO.

Official brands can tokenize items; buyers verify authenticity in‑app. Provenance and logistics hashes make tampering and reuse of certificates detectable.

Intermediation Blocks Direct Relationships

Problem

Platforms control data and messaging, preventing direct seller‑buyer relationships and limiting loyalty building.

FERIA Solution

FERIA enables direct interaction with open tools and rules, preserving history and reputation to foster long‑term relationships.

Open rails and portable reputation let sellers and buyers build durable ties. FERIA removes the “black box” layer that hijacks communication and loyalty.

Fake Reviews Undermine Trust

Problem

Purchased/manipulated reviews distort buying decisions and punish honest sellers; buyers can’t trust ratings.

FERIA Solution

On‑chain verified buyer reviews, incentives for honest, useful feedback, and community moderation with fraud penalties.

Only real buyers can review (on‑chain proof). Token incentives reward helpful content while staking/penalties deter collusion and spam.

Fair Pay for Logistics Collaborators

Problem

In centralized models, platforms capture most value while couriers and warehouses receive low, unstable pay.

FERIA Solution

In FERIA, costs are paid by those who generate them and rewards go to solvers. 100% of shipping fees go to couriers, with on‑chain incentives and reputation.

Direct smart‑contract payments (without platform cuts) and on‑chain reputation align incentives so collaborators are fairly compensated and motivated.

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