OPEN Ticketing Eliminates Scalping at Antoon's Ziggo Dome Concert
OPEN Ticketing Eliminates Scalping at Antoon's Ziggo Dome Concert
馃帿 Scalpers left empty-handed
OPEN Ticketing has successfully tackled ticket scalping, as demonstrated at Antoon's recent concert at the Ziggo Dome. The event saw over 25,000 tickets sold with zero scalped tickets.
OPEN's bespoke ticketing solution:
- Eradicates widespread scalping
- Provides secondary revenue to artists and organizers
- Offers valuable data insights
This achievement comes after years of dedicated development, resulting in millions of tickets sold through OPEN's system. The company's focus on creating a scalping-free ticketing experience has paid off, marking a significant milestone in the event industry.
For more details on how OPEN achieved this feat, check out their in-depth article on Mirror.
We take ticketing scalping very seriously - so much so in fact that for the first few years of OPEN's existence we dedicated our time solely to building a bespoke ticketing experience that completely eradicates scalping and most importantly provides secondary revenue and data to
OPEN Ticketing Leadership Forms New Organization with European Sports Partner
**Leadership Transition at OPEN Ticketing** The core leadership team of OPEN Ticketing - Maarten, Kasper, Sander, Simon, and Joao - are moving forward together under a new organizational structure. The transition involves partnering with an established sports and entertainment company that has significant presence in European sports. **Key Points:** - Five key executives continuing their collaboration - Partnership with European sports and entertainment entity - Follows recent demonstration of HELLO Club platform in Amsterdam This development comes months after CEO Sander Gortjes showcased the HELLO Club platform, which connects entertainment with key opinion leaders, VCs, and projects seeking fundraising and media coverage. The move signals a strategic shift for the team behind the world's largest onchain ticketing infrastructure.
OPEN Ticketing Platform Secures New Partner After Running Out of Runway
After eight years of operation and running out of funding in June 2025, OPEN has found a new partner to continue its mission. **Key Updates:** - OPEN went silent after announcing they were out of runway - The team issued a call for the right partner, which succeeded - The community will not be abandoned in the transition - Specific details about the partnership and future plans are still being finalized OPEN operates one of the largest onchain ticketing infrastructures, having processed over 6 million blockchain-based tickets for more than 20,000 events globally. The platform provides end-to-end ticketing solutions for event organizers while keeping the user experience simple for attendees. The team has published a detailed article explaining the circumstances that led to their funding challenges, the period of silence, and what comes next with their new partner. Read the full update: [OPEN's announcement](https://x.com/onopenxyz/status/2079243559669059758)
OPEN Ticketing Announces Major Outcome After Year-Long Quiet Period
After nearly a year of silence, OPEN Ticketing has revealed a significant development. The team deliberately avoided announcing preliminary conversations, waiting until they had concrete results to share. **Key Points:** - Year-long process maintained under wraps - Team prioritized substance over speculation - Final outcome now confirmed and ready to announce OPEN Ticketing operates the largest onchain ticketing infrastructure globally, with over 6 million blockchain-based tickets issued for 20,000+ events. The platform offers end-to-end solutions for event organizers while keeping the user experience simple - attendees can purchase tickets with local currency and access events via rotating QR codes. The announcement marks the end of a patient approach to development, contrasting with the industry's tendency toward premature reveals.
GET Protocol Migration Deadline Oct 1: Unmigrated Tokens Face Permanent Burn
GET Protocol's token migration to $OPN closes **October 1st with no extensions possible**. Unmigrated $GET tokens will be permanently burned, tightening $OPN supply by design. **Key Migration Details:** - Final deadline: October 1, 2025 - Unmigrated tokens permanently removed from circulation - No reversals possible after deadline - [Migrate now](http://token.get-protocol.io/migrate) **GET Protocol's Track Record:** - 8.5M+ verified onchain tickets - Zero scalped tickets - Partnerships with CM.com, Azerion, BookMyShow - Thousands of real venues using the platform **Future Pipeline (pending partnerships):** - 20M+ annual tickets locked in - 180M potential via BookMyShow pilots - 40+ football clubs for collectibles - Positioned as leading secondary market solution The protocol acknowledges current challenges while emphasizing migration preserves future opportunities. Complete migration maintains participation in whatever path emerges for the 8-year-old onchain ticketing infrastructure. [Read full FAQ](https://medium.com/get-protocol/faq-opn-migration-072144543596) | [Stay updated](http://mirror.xyz/openticketing.eth)
OPEN Seeks Blockchain Partner for 60M Ticket Initiative at EthCC
OPEN is actively seeking partnerships at EthCC with blockchain platforms capable of handling 60 million primary market tickets over the next three years. Key requirements: - Chain must support high-volume ticket transactions - OPEN to serve as native secondary market platform - Integration capabilities for primary ticket sales The company is conducting meetings throughout EthCC and has launched a dedicated offer site for interested parties. Blockchain platforms meeting these requirements are encouraged to schedule discussions or submit proposals through the official channels.