TalentTrust is a decentralized freelancer payment and reputation protocol built on the Stellar network.
It enables secure escrow payments, milestone-based contracts, and portable reputation identity for freelancers.
Unlike traditional freelance marketplaces, TalentTrust does not lock freelancers into a single platform. Instead, it provides an open infrastructure layer where freelancers own their work history and reputation.
The protocol significantly reduces fees, improves cross-border payments, and allows reputation to move freely across different marketplaces and hiring platforms.
The global freelance economy is growing rapidly, but existing platforms introduce major limitations.
| Problem | Impact |
|---|---|
| High platform fees | Upwork and Fiverr take 20–30% |
| Platform lock-in | Freelancers lose reputation when switching platforms |
| Cross-border payment delays | Payments take several days |
| Dispute resolution inefficiency | Centralized decision making |
| Lack of ownership | Freelancers do not own their reputation data |
Freelancers depend heavily on centralized platforms, which control payments, reputation, and client access.
The global freelance economy exceeds $455B annually and continues to grow.
TalentTrust provides a decentralized escrow and reputation protocol built on the Stellar blockchain.
- Clients deposit funds into a smart contract escrow.
- Work is delivered by freelancers.
- Payments are released automatically.
- Reputation credentials are issued as tokenized digital identity records.
This enables:
- secure escrow payments
- portable freelancer reputation
- milestone-based work contracts
- borderless payments
Payments are held in smart contract escrow until work is completed.
Freelancers receive reputation credentials representing their work history. These credentials can be used across freelance marketplaces, DAO work platforms, hiring systems, and professional networks.
Projects can be split into milestones. Payments are automatically released as milestones are completed.
Stablecoin-based payments enable instant global payments.
TalentTrust uses the Stellar network for its global payment capabilities.
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Ultra low transaction fees | Ideal for freelancer payments |
| Fast settlement | Payments confirm in seconds |
| Stablecoin ecosystem | Enables global payments |
| Asset issuance | Used for credentials and reputation |
| Global accessibility | Borderless infrastructure |
| Repository | Description |
|---|---|
| talenttrust-frontend | Next.js web app and dashboard |
| talenttrust-backend | Express API and services |
| talenttrust-contracts | Soroban smart contracts on Stellar |
Each sub-project has its own git history, CI/CD, and contributor onboarding in its README.
- Frontend: Next.js, React, TailwindCSS, Stellar wallet integration
- Backend: Node.js, Express, REST APIs
- Blockchain: Stellar Network, Soroban smart contracts, Stellar SDK, Horizon API
- Infrastructure: Docker, PostgreSQL, Redis
MIT