This page walks through how an Exchange operates — from inviting trusted participants to enabling interaction and optional commerce.
If you’re new to the concept, start with our overview of exchange infrastructure →
Exchanges operate through a clear sequence of steps. Operators stay in control at every stage — participation, visibility, interaction, and economics.
See how these steps are supported by the Exonome platform →
Exchange operators invite trusted providers or sellers. Participation does not imply selling, and nothing is public until approved.
Participants create offerings independently. Each offering is reviewed and approved before becoming visible.
This section explains how public visitors access an Exchange, how sharing is amplified by operators, and how interactions are handled.
Visitors can browse the Exchange and engage with available offerings. Access can be shared directly, or amplified through the operator’s existing marketing channels — such as email, communities, events, social platforms, referrals, or word of mouth. When someone takes action, only the information relevant to that specific offering is captured.
Operators control who participates, what is visible, and how economics are applied when commerce is enabled.
Every Exchange follows this flow — regardless of size, configuration, or whether commerce is ever enabled.
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