Background

OPEN Ticketing Ecosystem

The OPEN Ticketing Ecosystem is the largest onchain ticketing infrastructure with over 6+ million onchain tickets for 20,000+ events around the world. All tickets are viewable in real-time on the OPEN explorer.

For events, OPEN provides state of the art ticketing infrastructure for event organizers, artists and existing ticketeers. This infrastructure is end to end, whether it's an API to bring tickets onchain and issue collectibles or a full suite to service high end events with all the bells and whistles, like multi-shops, seating, anti-scalping and a built in secondary market, perfect to put organizers and artists back in control of their events.

For end users - attendees, all complexity is abstracted away. Buying a ticket is as easy as paying in local FIAT currency and scanning a rotating QR code.

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Live Nation's Ticketing Monopoly Under Scrutiny

Thu 5th Dec 2024
The U.S. Department of Justice highlights concerns over Live Nation/Ticketmaster's dominant market position: - Controls 80%+ of primary ticketing at major U.S. concert venues - Faces mounting legal and regulatory pressure - Subject of ongoing antitrust investigations Recent reports by Sherwood News expose additional revenue streams beyond ticket sales and fees. The EU Commission and FTC are actively collecting consumer complaints about potential anti-competitive practices. **Key Issues:** - Market dominance - Pricing practices - Consumer protection concerns *Consumers affected by unfair ticketing practices can file complaints with EU Commission or FTC through official channels.*
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The Hidden Reality Behind Worsening Ticket Sales

Thu 7th Nov 2024
The ticketing industry's deteriorating customer experience isn't coincidental - it's systematic. A deep dive into the current state reveals a concerning monopolistic structure that affects artists, organizers, and fans alike. - Market consolidation continues to reduce competition - Customer service quality declining across major platforms - Artists and venues have limited alternatives - Traditional ticketing systems lack transparency The current system prioritizes profit over user experience, leading to higher fees and reduced service quality. This trend shows no signs of stopping without significant industry changes.

Racoon's 2025 Tour Ticket Sales Go Live

Tue 15th Oct 2024
Dutch band Racoon has launched ticket sales for their 2025 tour, promoting their new album featuring acoustic singles. - Shows scheduled in major Dutch cities: - Rotterdam Ahoy - Mainstage Den Bosch - Groningen - Afas Live in Amsterdam The ticketing is powered by OPEN and handled by GUTS Tickets. **Fans can purchase tickets now** at https://www.racoon.nl/tour-2025/ *This announcement follows a previous ticket release on October 15, 2024, indicating high demand for the tour.*
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OPEN Ticketing Eliminates Scalping at Antoon's Ziggo Dome Concert

Tue 15th Oct 2024
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.
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