OpenBazaar has two distinct components: a server and a client.
The ‘server’ is the network daemon that connects with the OpenBazaar P2P network and contains the node’s database. It is the ‘business end’ of the OpenBazaar application, as it connects directly with other nodes on the network, caches data, digital signs contracts, and holds private keys etc. The server can either run locally (i.e. on your computer) or remotely on a virtual private server (e.g. Digital Ocean, Docker, Heroku).
The ‘client’ is what the user interacts with operate the functions of the server. The client uses a combination of REST and Websocket (WS) APIs to control the network and market function of the server. This enables developers to create alternative or feature-specific clients for OpenBazaar.
If the OpenBazaar server is running locally, the base URL will be: