Documentation for Particl Marketplace.
Particl Academy guides you to become an expert for e-commerce with the :term:`Particl Marketplace`. It is a reference book in straightforward language.
:term:`Particl Marketplace` is the most secure and private online marketplace on the web, putting you at the center. You become the Robin Hood of retail, the Avenger against the forces of oppression, and the Punisher for rogues at the same time. Democracy is the force, and :term:`Particl Marketplace` your lightsaber.
The time-economists among you will jump right to the :doc:`Quickstart Guide <guides/guide_general_getstarted>`.
Take your first few steps with understanding the :term:`Particl Marketplace`. What is Particl Marketplace? What do you get, who is it for, and the answer to the why:
.. toctree:: :caption: Introduction :name: introtoc :maxdepth: 2 :hidden: intro/intro_general_particlmarketplace intro/intro_general_target_audiences Brief Overview <intro/intro_marketplace_brief_overview> intro/intro_general_functions
- :doc:`What You Gain <intro/intro_general_particlmarketplace>`
- :doc:`Target Audiences <intro/intro_general_target_audiences>`
- :doc:`Brief Overview <intro/intro_marketplace_brief_overview>`
- :doc:`All Functions Overview <intro/intro_general_functions>`
All begins with the installation of the :term:`Particl Desktop` software. Follow these best practices for the installation, set up your first wallet, and understand the user interface:
.. toctree:: :caption: Installation & Usage :name: installationtoc :maxdepth: 2 :hidden: guides/guide_general_getstarted guides/guide_mp_setup_installation
- :doc:`Quickstart Guide <guides/guide_general_getstarted>`
- :doc:`Particl Desktop & Marketplace Installation <guides/guide_mp_setup_installation>`
Step-by-step user guides about the most vital processes of :term:`Particl Marketplace`. Find everything summarized without having questions left open:
.. toctree:: :caption: User Guides :name: guidesmptoc :maxdepth: 2 :hidden: guides/guide_mp_general_managing_funds guides/guide_general_obtaining_part guides/guide_mp_customer_understanding_buyflow guides/guide_mp_vendor_understanding_sellflow guides/guide_mp_general_market_management guides/guide_mp_general_enable_staking guides/guide_mp_user_best_practices_overview guides/guide_mp_vendor_best_practices_overview
- :doc:`Funds, Coins, and Balances <guides/guide_mp_general_managing_funds>`
- :doc:`Obtaining PART <guides/guide_general_obtaining_part>`
- :doc:`Buy Process for Customers <guides/guide_mp_customer_understanding_buyflow>`
- :doc:`Sell Process for Vendors <guides/guide_mp_vendor_understanding_sellflow>`
- :doc:`Markets and Storefronts <guides/guide_mp_general_market_management>`
- :doc:`Staking Rewards <guides/guide_mp_general_enable_staking>`
- :doc:`Best Practices for Buyers <guides/guide_mp_user_best_practices_overview>`
- :doc:`Best Practices for Vendors <guides/guide_mp_vendor_best_practices_overview>`
Find advanced, very in-depth, and detailed articles about functions and concepts behind the :term:`Particl Marketplace`. They will make you a master, but you do not need them to use the :term:`Particl Marketplace`:
.. toctree:: :caption: Particl Explained :name: indepth :maxdepth: 2 :hidden: Particl Marketplace <in-depth/indepth_mp_explained> PART Coin <in-depth/indepth_part_coin> Staking <in-depth/indepth_staking> Two-Party Escrow <in-depth/indepth_escrow> Marketplace Moderation <in-depth/indepth_mp_moderation> Security and Privacy <in-depth/indepth_privacy_tips> Community Governance <in-depth/indepth_voting>
- :doc:`Particl Marketplace Explained <in-depth/indepth_mp_explained>`
- :doc:`PART Coin Explained <in-depth/indepth_part_coin>`
- :doc:`Staking Explained <in-depth/indepth_staking>`
- :doc:`Two-Party Escrow Explained <in-depth/indepth_escrow>`
- :doc:`Marketplace Moderation Explained <in-depth/indepth_mp_moderation>`
- :doc:`Security and Privacy Explained <in-depth/indepth_privacy_tips>`
- :doc:`Community Governance Explained <in-depth/indepth_voting>`
Are you having an issue not covered in this section? Your invaluable insights will make the Particl Academy more complete.
.. toctree:: :caption: Help :name: faqmptoc :maxdepth: 2 :hidden: faq/faq_mp_general_overview faq/common_issues faq/get_support glossary intro/intro_useful_links
- :doc:`FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions <faq/faq_mp_general_overview>`
- :doc:`FAQ - Common Issues <faq/common_issues>`
- :doc:`FAQ - Get Support <faq/get_support>`
- :doc:`Glossary - Terms and words explained<glossary>`
More technical documentation can be found in these locations.
- Download Particl Marketplace
- Website
- News Blog
- :doc:`Extensive list of links <intro/intro_useful_links>`
Note
This documentation is up-to-date with Particl's latest version, |PD version|. Please keep in mind this software is still in :guilabel:`BETA`, and as such, lots of features are regularly added.