April Intake Expands Vetted Vendor Base to Low Hundreds

The April update introduced a new cohort of approved vendors to the storefront. Each participant cleared a multi-step intake process involving financial deposit submission and valid PGP key verification. Successful applicants integrated into the existing catalog, pushing the total vendor count firmly into the low hundreds. Growth remained controlled rather than explosive, adhering to the principle of selective expansion.

Applicants who failed initial screening or exceeded capacity limits moved to a waiting queue rather than being rejected outright. This design prevents storefront clutter and maintains service quality standards. The cap reflects a deliberate trade-off between market liquidity and manageable oversight scope. Traders interacting with these new entities benefit from the same foundational guarantees applied to established sellers. The incremental nature of this addition keeps the platform's character intact while slowly broadening selection options.