New to Peach? Here's How to Build Your Reputation Fast
Dear peaches, let's talk about something every new user runs into: you've just downloaded Peach, you're ready to stack some sats, and you notice that some sellers seem to prefer trading with people who already have a track history. Makes sense, if you were selling something valuable to a stranger, you'd want to know they're reliable too.
But here's the thing: every seasoned Peach trader was once a fresh account with zero trades. So how do you go from new account to trusted buyer? It's simpler than you think.
You start at 2.5 peaches, and that's fine
When you create a Peach account, you start with no reputation. Specifically, you begin with 2.5 / 5 peaches. This conveys low trust: you're considered a "new user" until you've completed more than 3 trades.
That's not a lot. Three trades and you're already past the new-user phase.
The catch? Some sellers with the tightest prices may filter out new accounts, or prefer matching with buyers who have a longer track record. Thus, it may be harder to get some matches with that low trust status. It's how trust works in a system without identity verification. Reputation is your identity on Peach.
So what do you do?
Take the offers that are available to you, even if the premium is a bit higher
Yes, your first few trades might not get you the sharpest price on the market. You might pay a few percent above the spot rate. That's okay. Think of it as the cost of building your reputation (worth it!), and it's a one-time cost. Once you've got a handful of completed trades behind you, the full market opens up. Better premiums, more matches, more sellers willing to trade with you.
Think of it this way: the premium you pay on three small trades is a tiny amount of sats in absolute terms. What you're really buying is access to the full Peach marketplace going forward. That's a pretty good deal.
Practical tips for your first trades
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Keep them small. You don't need to go big right away. Trades in the 20,000–100,000 sats range are perfect for getting started. Low stakes, quick to complete, and they count toward your reputation just the same as large trades.
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Don't get hung up on the premium. A few percent more on a small trade is negligible. Focus on completing trades, not optimizing price. That comes later.
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Look for offers made just for you. Some sellers create offers specifically for new users: smaller amounts at a premium, designed to give newcomers their first trades. Peach recently added a "for new users only" option for sellers, so you may find offers that are tailored exactly for your situation. These are your fastest path to building reputation.
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Be responsive and predictable, in the right sense of the term. Once you match with a seller, send the payment promptly and confirm in the app. The faster and smoother the trade goes, the better it reflects on you and the sooner you can move on to the next one.
Three trades. That's it.
Three trades is all it takes to leave the "new user" zone. You can knock those out in a day if you want.
After that, the marketplace opens up. More sellers will match with you, premiums get tighter, and you'll have a reputation score that reflects your track record. From there, it's just stacking sats.
Every experienced Peach trader started exactly where you are now: a fresh account with 2.5 peaches and zero trades. The reputation system doesn't exist to keep you out. It exists to reward you for trading honestly. Get your first three done, and the rest follows.
Don't overthink the premium. Build your reputation. The market will come to you.
Happy peaching 🍑
Final Notes
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March 17th, 2026