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What does Assetmarket do in one sentence?​

Assetmarket lets software sellers test serious acquisition interest, while market participants help discover price and buyers get a structured path to close.

Where should I start?​

Sellers​

What does the seller receive?​

The seller receives a non-transferable seller claim when the listing goes live. It is the seller's payout right if an acquisition closes. For outside listings, the default split is 80% seller and 20% market participants.

What happens if a listing does not sell?​

If the listing expires without an acquisition, market participants receive their share of the USDC reserve. The seller claim expires without value, and the seller keeps the software.

Buyers​

How does a buyer start an acquisition?​

A buyer needs at least a 2% listing position, protected data access, and a signed term sheet. The platform then checks the discovery window and thresholds. If the checks pass, the offer is accepted into the acquisition path and DD starts. The seller can still reject before the APA is signed.

What is protected data?​

Protected data is deeper operating information such as customer count, churn, revenue breakdown, infrastructure cost, support burden, key-person dependency, and related operating context. It requires at least a 1% listing position plus a signed NDA. Identity verification is part of that NDA flow before non-public data opens.

Assetmarket uses DocuSign ID Verification for the NDA. Raw personal identity data is kept only for the active process and the 30 day dispute window, then deleted.

Do buyers see source code during DD?​

No. Source code access starts after closing during handover. DD covers financial, operating, legal, and handover readiness information.

What is earnest deposit?​

Earnest deposit is an optional deposit equal to 2% of purchase price. If posted, it gives the buyer exclusive DD. If the buyer stops after protected due diligence starts, the deposit goes to the seller. If the seller rejects before the APA, it returns to the buyer.

What is included after an acquisition closes?​

Every acquisition includes 90-day technical handover support from an engineer matched to the acquired software's stack. The engineer helps with codebase orientation, urgent handover issues, documentation, and the handover runbook.

Market participants​

Is this equity in the software company?​

No. Listing positions are not company equity, governance rights, or revenue share. They are tied to one listing and used for trading, information thresholds, and acquisition or expiry payout.

Can I sell before a deal closes?​

If trading is active and your account is not restricted by an active acquisition process, you can sell back to the market. Your execution depends on price impact and the current USDC reserve.

Why use automated pricing instead of an auction?​

Automated pricing gives the listing a live price from the first trade, so market participants do not need to wait for a scheduled auction.

Platform and launch​

What currency does Assetmarket use?​

USDC is used for trading, escrow, and settlement.

What fees does Assetmarket charge?​

Assetmarket earns from a 1% trading fee. There is no listing fee and no acquisition success fee.

Assetmarket covers the standard legal and closing-service package for acquisitions completed through the platform.

Each party is responsible for separate counsel, tax advice, accounting advice, unusual negotiation work, and costs outside the standard closing process.

Is settlement infrastructure audited?​

Mainnet launch requires a settlement-system audit. Before real funds are accepted, Assetmarket publishes audit status and verification links.

Is this a security or investment product?​

Legal classification depends on jurisdiction, listing terms, and the documents you sign. Review the terms that apply to your role before trading, selling, or starting an acquisition path.