Founded in 2017 in San Francisco, Origin Protocol is a decentralized marketplace protocol that enables users to create peer-to-peer marketplaces without relying on third-party apps or companies. It has received $38 million in funding and has been used by 45 organizations to build independent sharing economy applications. Origin's flagship products include an NFT platform and a stablecoin called Origin Dollar (OUSD). The company is backed by top venture capitalists and cryptocurrency funds, and its team consists of experienced entrepreneurs and engineers from renowned tech companies. Origin Protocol is headquartered in San Francisco, California.