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StubHub vs Ticketmaster vs FanAccessHub: Which Ticket Platform Actually Costs Less in 2026?

opensource-crypto — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:04:39 +0000

I compared three ticket platforms across 50 major events. Here is what I found.

The Setup

Same tickets. Same section. Same row. Three platforms.

I priced FIFA World Cup Final, NBA Finals, UFC 320, Wimbledon, and F1 Las Vegas GP across StubHub, Ticketmaster, and FanAccessHub.

The Results

FIFA World Cup Final — Category 3:

StubHub — $5,124 (with 22 percent fees)
Ticketmaster — $4,484 (with 18 percent fees)

FanAccessHub — $3,200 (zero fees)

NBA Finals Game 1 — Category 2:

StubHub — $3,904 (with 22 percent fees)
Ticketmaster — $3,776 (with 18 percent fees)
FanAccessHub — $3,200 (zero fees)

Where Do The Savings Come From

FanAccessHub negotiates directly with venues instead of relying on third party sellers. They also accept cryptocurrency which eliminates credit card processing fees. No massive advertising budget means no markup.

Is It Legitimate

Every ticket is verified authentic. Money back guarantee if entry is denied. Tickets delivered within 48 hours with QR verification.

The Tradeoff

Limited inventory. Events sell out fast because prices are well below market. The FIFA Final has fewer than 20 tickets remaining.

Who Should Use Each Platform

StubHub — Largest selection. Best for sold out events at any price.
Ticketmaster — Official primary market. Best for face value tickets.
FanAccessHub — Best price. Ideal for premium events when you want to save.

Bottom Line

If your event is available on FanAccessHub, you will save 20 to 40 percent versus the major platforms. For a World Cup Final ticket, that is over 1,000 dollars in savings.

Check current prices at fanaccesshub.com

Why I Built a Lightweight Alternative to dotenv

opensource-crypto — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:09:10 +0000

The Problem

dotenv is the standard for loading .env files in Node.js — but it has more features than most projects need, and the dependency tree keeps growing.

I wanted something minimal: zero dependencies, tiny API, and fast.

env-fast

env-fast is a zero-dependency .env loader with a simple API:

const env = require('env-fast');
const result = env.load();
console.log(result); // { loaded: true, path: '.env', variables: 12 }

Features

Zero dependencies
Variable expansion (${VAR} syntax)
Custom paths
TypeScript-friendly
Under 2KB

Install

npm install env-fast

Usage

// .env
PORT=3000
DATABASE_URL=postgres://localhost/mydb

// index.js
const env = require('env-fast');
env.load();
console.log(process.env.PORT); // 3000

When to Use

Side projects needing simple env loading
Serverless functions where size matters
Any project wanting zero dependency overhead

GitHub: https://github.com/opensource-crypto/env-fast
npm: https://www.npmjs.com/package/env-fast

How to Encode and Decode Base58 in TypeScript (Zero Dependencies)

opensource-crypto — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:28:47 +0000

Base58 is everywhere in crypto — Solana addresses, Bitcoin wallets, IPFS CIDs. Here's how to work with it in TypeScript without pulling in a dependency tree.

Why Base58?

Base58 is like Base64 but without characters that look similar: no 0, O, I, or l. This makes it perfect for addresses and keys that humans need to read or type.

Quick Start

npm install base58-core

import { encode, decode } from 'base58-core';

const encoded = encode(new Uint8Array([72, 101, 108, 108, 111]));

console.log(encoded); // "9Ajdvzr"

const decoded = decode(encoded);

console.log(decoded); // Uint8Array

With Checksum (Base58Check)

Bitcoin and Solana addresses use Base58Check — base58 with a 4-byte SHA-256 checksum:

import { encodeChecked, decodeChecked } from 'base58-core';

const address = encodeChecked(publicKeyBytes);

const verified = decodeChecked(address);

CLI Usage

npx base58-cli encode "hello"

// 9Ajdvzr

Why Not bs58?

bs58 is the most popular option, but it depends on base-x. If you want something with zero dependencies, native TypeScript types, and ESM/CJS dual builds, base58-core covers the same API.

GitHub: https://github.com/opensource-crypto/base58-core