I researched this type of platform five years ago. It's impossible to operate without intermediaries because the biggest pain point with CS skins is that they can be locked, as the accounts are stolen. This requires intermediaries to provide guarantees. Currently, websites like NetEase PaoPao offer full compensation with a 5% service fee.
Following the thoughts of Teacher AB @_FORAB, I researched this project, which is currently rarely mentioned on Twitter.
@Dupe_fi is a CS2 skin trading platform based on the Solana blockchain, aimed at providing players with a new way to trade skins.
It allows direct buying and selling using a crypto wallet, without intermediaries or payment processors, and supports global access.
The platform will launch an open Beta version on October 1, 2025, emphasizing instant settlement, low fees, and unlimited trading scale.
It bridges traditional game assets with Web3, addressing regional restrictions and high friction issues found on platforms like Steam.
Currently, the platform supports payments in stablecoins like USDC, with plans to expand to other games such as Dota 2, RUST, and TF2 in the future.
Founder or team member: @krazz187
The team emphasizes community-driven iteration, such as adding support for cases, stickers, and agents based on user feedback (expected within 2 weeks).
Product features and innovations
Core feature: buying and selling skins
Users link their Steam accounts to deposit skins, list them for sale, or trade directly. Buyers use a Solana wallet to pay with USDC, and sellers receive funds instantly in their crypto wallets.
Fee structure: 1.5% fee for sellers, free for buyers; (higher than traditional platforms like Buff or Steam).
Anonymous account support: No need for a Steam account, using Dupe to host Steam bots for item delivery, which can later be withdrawn to any Steam account.
Avoids the 7-day Steam trading cooldown, but funds have an 8-day holding period to prevent reversals.
Mobile compatible: responsive design, supporting mobile app trading.
Innovations:
High throughput of Solana enables real-time trading, reducing trust friction;
In the future, it will serve as a DeFi bridge, supporting lending or liquidity pools.
The platform emphasizes a "no intermediary" model, similar to P2P lending protocols like
Upcoming:
Support for Dota 2, RUST, TF2;
Items like cases, stickers, agents (expected Q4 2025);
Mobile app and API integration.
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