Observed arrival · 2026-09-17
Oust — every word in the dictionary is up for bid
A live index lets visitors claim dictionary words for $1, then raise the standing bid when someone else wants them.
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Oust models a 63,666-word dictionary as a claim-and-bid board: unclaimed words start at $1, while a held word can be taken for one dollar above its current bid. Its live index pairs the market with Wikipedia readership, showing figures such as 35,502 readers for “ai” and 5,550 for “cycling.” The homepage shows “love” held at $1 and offers a $2 take option, while stating that rank depends only on bid.
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