Purchase datasets
How to purchase data on the PortexAI Datalab.
Purchasing a dataset with a set listing price
To purchase a dataset with a listing price, simply click Buy Now within that listing's details.
Checkout
This will start the checkout process. The default payment option is via a digital wallet and stablecoins on the Base Chain, a popular blockchain network for its speed and low fees. Note that a full integration with Stripe for payment via ACH or credit/debit card is coming soon.
This will prompt you to sign a transaction using your wallet of choice, for example, Coinbase Wallet.
Once you've confirmed the transaction it should only take a couple of seconds to process. You will then be redirected to a post-checkout page. This confirms your purchase was successful.
Downloading a dataset you've purchased
To download the dataset after you've purchased it, go to the Purchases tab in the data studio. Here you will find a list of purchases you've made. Clicking the Download button will initiate a download to your local drive. Note you can only do this once. Please contact us if you experience unexpected issues during purchase or download.
Before you download, make sure you have a stable connection and enough space on your local drive.
Auctions
Making a bid on an auction
Interacting with datasets that have bidding configured is simple. To start, select the Place Bid button on the righthand side of the dataset listing page.
All bids will need to be at or above that seller's minimum bid amount. Bidders can optionally set a bid expiration date that will specify how long that offer will be active. Note that bids are only visible to you and the dataset owner.
Once you place a bid you acknowledge that it is binding and cannot be canceled.
Buying a dataset after a bid is accepted
If your bid is accepted by the dataset owner, you can purchase the data by issuing a payment through the data studio.
Clicking the Issue Payment button will begin the checkout process described above.
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