Find the next local swap
Post what you have, set the upgrade you want, and discover offers around you.
The local trade challenge
Start with what you have. Trade locally for something better. Record the proof, grow your chain, and turn every move into a story people want to follow.
Your trade chain
Paperclip → bike
START
Paperclip
TRADE
Mug
LEVEL UP
Speaker
KEEP GOING
Bicycle
Proof video attached
Mug → speaker · 0:18 clip
Real people · Real trades · Real impact
01
Start small
A paperclip, a jacket, an old speaker. It all counts.
02
Trade up
Find nearby offers and make each swap worth more.
03
Record it
Capture proof and give your story a life beyond the trade.
No dead-end swaps
TradeUp makes the chain visible: what changed hands, who confirmed it, and what you are chasing next. No vague claims. Just a trail you can prove.
Post what you have, set the upgrade you want, and discover offers around you.
Record a quick exchange clip and lock in the people, item, and moment.
Stack points, unlock badges, and show how far you took one starting item.
This week's climbers
Leaderboard heat
Maya’s vinyl → camera
12 trades
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09 trades
Jules’ hoodie → turntable
07 trades
Made to be shared
Turn your chain into a short-form story card with the before, after, proof clip, and a scoreboard that makes people want to see the next swap.
Start a storylineChoose your pace
Free
$0
Everything you need to begin a public trade climb.
Pro
$9/mo
Creator tools for traders who want every move to travel further.