Zèya Celebrates 100,000 Downloads With “100K Later” Event At One K Miami

MIAMI, FL - September 27, 2026 - Zèya, the peer-to-peer swap marketplace built to make trading the first choice, rather than a last resort, celebrated surpassing 100,000 downloads on Thursday, September 24, bringing together creators, founders, entrepreneurs, media, content creators, podcasters and members of the Zèya community at One K in Brickell, Miami.

Titled “100K LATER,” the evening marked a significant milestone for the Miami-based platform while also creating a full-circle moment: Zèya returned to the same One K venue where it held its launch party less than two years ago.

The celebration brought together members of the growing Zèya ecosystem for an evening of drinks, conversation and connection. One K’s social bar provided the setting for the gathering, combining a relaxed social atmosphere with a polished Brickell backdrop.

During the evening, Mehdi Taifi, Founder & CEO of Zèya, reflected on the journey behind the milestone and the evolution of the platform from its original swipe-to-swap concept into a broader marketplace vision.

"Our vision is very simple. It’s a new way to exchange value,” said Mehdi Taifi, Founder & CEO of Zèya

Taifi also shared the company’s vision for the next stage of Zèya, where users can swap items, add cash when a trade needs balancing, or make a cash-only offer and purchase directly when they have nothing to trade. Looking ahead, Zèya envisions expanding the exchange model further to include services, broadening the concept beyond items and cash.

At the center of the platform is a simple idea: someone else wants what you already own.

A New Chapter for Zèya

The 100,000-download milestone follows a period of continued product development, including the launch of Zèya 4.0, a redesigned experience focused on making exchange faster and easier.

The latest version introduces simplified onboarding, AI-assisted listings, improved offers and conversations, Group Chat, expanded categories and tools designed to help users better understand the balance of a proposed trade.

Together, these developments reflect Zèya’s broader evolution from a simple swap concept toward a more connected, community-driven marketplace built around a new way of thinking about ownership and value.

For Zèya, “100K LATER” was both a celebration of the people who helped build the community and a marker of what comes next.

100,000 downloads. One growing community. And the momentum keeps building.

EVENT CREDITS

Zèya Team

Zèya | @zeya_app

Founder & CEO

Mehdi Taifi | @medimeds

Creative Director & Strategist

Kateryna Brovkova | @kate.directs

Event Photo & Video Coverage

Yoisker Palmi | @yoiskr7

Sounds by

Lacré Studios | @studioslacre

Venue

One K | @onek_socialbar

High-Res Images Available By Request

About Zèya

Zèya is a peer-to-peer swap marketplace where people trade what they have for what they need, with an optional cash top up when a straight swap does not quite balance. Founded and headquartered in Miami, Zèya is available on iOS and Android and combines swipe-to-swap discovery, AI assisted listings, messaging, groups and location-based matching. Zèya is built to make trading the first choice, not the last resort; a marketplace that feels like a community.

Learn more: ZEYAAPP.COM

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