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What to know about the business of sneaker bots: the controversial tech that helps resellers flip hundreds of hyped pairs of Jordans, Dunks, and Yeezys

In the sneaker resale world, a"bot" refers to a software application that expedites the online checkout process.aspect of sneaker culture, bots are essential for purchasing latest releases at retail prices.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more storiesThere are a few of reasons people will regularly miss out on hyped sneakers drops. But odds are, it's because of a bot.

When sneakers are released in limited quantities, it's often a race to see which sneakerheads can input their credit card information on a website or app the fastest in order to checkout before the product sells out. Bots are specifically designed to make this process instantaneous, offering users a leg-up over other buyers looking to complete transactions manually.

extensions – basically other bots — to get their hands on the coveted technology that typically costs a few hundred dollars at release. Most bots require a proxy, or an intermediate server that disguises itself as a different browser on the internet. This allows resellers to purchase multiple pairs from one website at a time and subvert cart limits. Each of those proxies are designed to make it seem as though the user is coming from different sources.

 

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