Glossary

Sellers.json

A publicly available file, hosted by an SSP or exchange, listing the sellers and intermediaries authorised to transact on its platform.

SSP & Ad SupplyPractitionerSource: IAB Tech Lab

Definition

A publicly available file, hosted by an SSP or exchange, listing the sellers and intermediaries authorised to transact on its platform.

Why it matters

Sellers.json mirrors ads.txt from the exchange side — together they let a buyer verify both ends of a transaction.

Key consideration

Finalised by the IAB Tech Lab OpenRTB Working Group on July 31, 2019, alongside the SupplyChain Object.

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