FreStell
FreStell is a trustless freelance marketplace that connects freelancers and clients without middlemen — smart-contract escrow protects every payment, WebAuthn passkeys provide phishing-resistant authentication, an AI proposal coach helps freelancers win more bids, and a three-tier verification system keeps the platform trustworthy.
The Problem
Freelance platforms take 10–20% cuts, hold payments opaquely, and both sides live in fear of the other disappearing mid-project. Freelancers get underpaid; clients get burned by ghosting.
The Solution
FreStell removes the middleman: smart-contract escrow locks every payment until milestones are delivered, WebAuthn passkeys make accounts phishing-resistant, a three-tier verification system filters bad actors, and an AI proposal coach helps freelancers win more bids.
Key Features
Smart-contract escrow
Payments are locked in escrow and released only when agreed milestones are delivered — protecting both sides.
Phishing-resistant login
WebAuthn passkeys replace passwords, making account takeover practically impossible.
Three-tier verification
Progressive identity verification keeps the marketplace trustworthy as users take on bigger contracts.
AI proposal coach
An AI assistant helps freelancers sharpen proposals and win more bids.
No middleman cut
Without a platform taking 10–20%, more of every contract goes to the freelancer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does escrow protect me?+
The client's payment is locked in a smart contract before work starts. The freelancer knows the money exists; the client knows it only releases on delivery.
What are the three verification tiers?+
Progressive levels of identity verification that unlock higher-value contracts as trust is established.
Is FreStell live?+
It is currently in development — reach out through the contact form for early access.
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