Kacet – a freelancer marketplace with crypto-native payments
Hi HN, I’m a co-founder building kacet, a new freelancing platform that connects freelancers and employers, with crypto as the core payment rail. The problem I’m trying to solve is pretty familiar: existing platforms take high fees, are slow to pay out, and don’t work well for international teams. kacet is an experiment in building a simpler, more neutral marketplace where payments are borderless by default. Some highlights: • Crypto-native payments – fast, borderless payouts without banks, delays, or surprise freezes • Peer-to-peer contracts – clients and freelancers work directly, the…
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Kacet is a freelancing platform that connects freelancers and employers using cryptocurrency for payments. It addresses common issues with traditional platforms by offering fast, borderless payouts without banking delays, peer-to-peer contracts where the platform doesn't own client relationships, and low transparent fees. The platform is designed for international teams and organizations, featuring multi-user support for agencies and startups with a straightforward interface focused on work agreements and payment processing.
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Hi HN, I’m a co-founder building kacet, a new freelancing platform that connects freelancers and employers, with crypto as the core payment rail. The problem I’m trying to solve is pretty familiar: existing platforms take high fees, are slow to pay out, and don’t work well for international teams. kacet is an experiment in building a simpler, more neutral marketplace where payments are borderless by default. Some highlights: • Crypto-native payments – fast, borderless payouts without banks, delays, or surprise freezes • Peer-to-peer contracts – clients and freelancers work directly, the platform doesn’t own the relationship Built for teams – multi-user organisations for agencies and startups out of the box • Low, transparent fees – simple pricing with no boosts, ads, or hidden take rates • No dark patterns – a calm UI focused on agreeing work and getting paid, not maximising engagement Payments are handled by Solana smart contracts, with a React frontend (TanStack Start). We’re keeping the feature set small to validate the core workflow: post work → agree terms → get paid. This is still early and very much a work in progress. I’d really appreciate feedback from people who have hired freelancers, worked as one, or built marketplaces before. Site: https://kacet.com Happy to answer any questions or go into more detail on the payment model, trust mechanics, or why I think this approach might (or might not) work.
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