News & Whatnot Sellers

Platform Risk Research & Seller Safeguards

Whatnot Seller Alliance is an independent, community-driven public-interest project focused on documenting seller experiences on Whatnot, studying platform-risk patterns, and promoting a more transparent, accountable, and fair enforcement environment. Additional sections and resources are being rolled out progressively.

Whitepaper published · Full site expansion in progress
Whitepaper

Whatnot Platform Risk & Legal Exposure White Paper – V1.0

A comprehensive, evidence-based 15,000-word analysis examining systemic payout risks, inconsistent enforcement patterns, irregular internal processes, seller case studies, and governance vulnerabilities within the Whatnot platform.

Version 1.0 15,000 words Published: Dec 2025
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Roadmap

What we are building next

  • Create a public, citation-friendly timeline of notable seller cases and policy changes.
  • Offer standardized email templates, evidence checklists, and arbitration prep guides.
  • Provide clear, English-language resources sellers can share with attorneys, regulators, or media when needed.