DappRadar<\/a>, Manchester-based KnownOrigin, which was founded in 2018, has facilitated an NFT trading volume of $7.8 million since its launch<\/p>\n\n\n\n“eBay is the first stop for people across the globe who are searching for that perfect, hard-to-find, or unique addition to their collection and, with this acquisition, we will remain a leading site as our community is increasingly adding digital collectibles,” said Jamie Iannone, CEO of eBay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“KnownOrigin has built up an impressive, passionate, and loyal group of artists and collectors making them a perfect addition to our community of sellers and buyers. We look forward to welcoming these innovators as they join the eBay community,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
David Moore, co-founder, KnownOrigin as interest in NFTs continues to grow, it was the perfect time to partner with a company that has the reach and experience of eBay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWith more than twenty-five years building similar communities of passionate individuals, we are excited by the opportunity to bring a whole new audience on this journey. This is the start of a new chapter in the KnownOrigin story and we couldn’t choose a better time to focus on building and innovating with the team at eBay. This partnership will help us attract a new wave of NFT creators and collectors,\u201d Moore said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
About the author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMurtuza Merchant is a senior journalist and an avid follower of blockchain and NFTs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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