Fixing ticketing from the ground up: Vincent on Tixbase’s bold Web3 infrastructure

Imagine a ticketing experience where site crashes are a thing of the past, scalpers are locked out by design, and every transaction is transparent. That’s what Vincent and the team at Tixbase are building.

In Episode 188 of Web3 with Sam Kamani, Vincent—co-founder of Tixbase—unpacks how their B2B infrastructure is tackling long-standing pain points in the ticketing industry. From inflated resale prices to identity fraud and platform inefficiencies, Tixbase is leveraging blockchain to redesign the system—not replace it.

Let’s break down the key insights from our conversation.

Why the ticketing system is broken

Vincent kicks off by highlighting what anyone who’s tried to buy tickets online already knows:

• Event pages crash.
• Bots buy tickets in seconds.
• Scalpers resell at absurd prices.
• Legitimate fans are priced out.

The core issue? Traditional platforms were never designed for fairness or transparency at scale.

Tixbase: Not just a marketplace—an infrastructure layer

Rather than building a consumer-facing ticketing app, Tixbase powers existing platforms. It’s a B2B model: think of it as AWS for ticketing companies.

Identity-linked tickets (e.g., biometric ID)
Regulated resale markets with fair pricing
Blockchain-based verification for every ticket
No friction for end users—credit card purchases still work

Their system gives ticketing companies new ways to earn, track, and build trust with both organizers and consumers—without forcing anyone to become “Web3-native.”

Who’s already using it?

Tixbase isn’t a future promise—it’s live.

• In Turkey, they power Paso, which handles over 25 million tickets/year.
• They’ve signed partners in Brazil, with eyes on Singapore, Australia, and more.

This isn’t niche adoption—it’s infrastructure at scale.

Blockchain as a trust layer—not a buzzword

Vincent is quick to clarify: blockchain is the how, not the headline. The real value lies in the outcomes:

• A verified chain of custody for every ticket
• Clear rules around resales and ownership
• Stronger protections for organizers and fans alike

In his words, “Web3 doesn’t have to feel like Web3.” For users, the experience should feel familiar—but smarter.

Enter Tix Chain: built for ticketing

Tixbase is also launching its own blockchain, Tix Chain, purpose-built for ticketing needs. Unlike general-purpose chains, Tix Chain will prioritize:

• Low latency for high-traffic events
• Fee structures optimized for ticket volumes
• Smart contracts tailored to the lifecycle of an event

Scaling globally with a bigger vision

Tixbase has already raised equity to expand, and they’re actively hiring. But what’s more intriguing is Vincent’s long-term roadmap:

Tixbase could power not just ticketing, but other digital product infrastructure—think certifications, memberships, licenses.

In short: this is infrastructure that may quietly power entire industries.

Links from the episode

• Website: https://www.tixbase.com
• ‍ LinkedIn: Vincent Harrison
• Twitter/X: @Tixbase
• Listen on Spotify: Web3 with Sam Kamani – Episode 188
• Listen on Apple Podcasts: Click here

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