Project Name
SafeWorkPay
Problem Statement
- Freelancing platforms often face payment disputes and trust issues.
- Clients may withhold funds even when work is completed.
- Developers may fail to deliver after receiving payment.
- These issues discourage honest participation and reduce efficiency.
- There’s a need for a secure, transparent, and fair system to build trust between clients and freelancers.
Solution Overview
- SafeWorkPay is a decentralized freelancing platform powered by blockchain and DAO governance.
- Clients deposit funds into a smart contract, which holds the money in escrow.
- Funds are released only when milestones or full projects are completed and verified.
- In case of disputes, a DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) reviews the work and decides on a fair resolution.
- The DAO can release funds proportionally based on project completion (e.g., 50% work = 50% payment).
- Combines the strengths of blockchain’s trustless escrow and community-driven governance, unlike traditional platforms like Upwork or basic blockchain-based platforms like Ethlance.
Project Description
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Clients can post projects and deposit funds into smart contracts.
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Developers bid on projects and submit milestones as they complete work.
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The DAO votes on project completion status in case of disputes.
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Smart contracts release payments when milestones are verified.
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Features include:
- Milestone-based payments
- DAO-powered dispute resolution
- Blockchain-based reputation system
- Native token (SWP Token) for payments and governance
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Ethereum Layer 2 ensures scalability and low fees.
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A simple web interface allows users to post jobs, bid, chat, and track progress.
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The MVP will include:
- A basic web UI
- A smart contract escrow system
- A demo DAO voting interface to simulate dispute resolution.
Community Engagement Features
Testable Features/Tasks
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Project Posting & Bidding:
- Clients post test projects.
- Developers submit bids.
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Milestone Submission & DAO Simulation:
- Developers upload sample code for a milestone.
- DAO members simulate voting to approve or reject the milestone.
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Feedback Submission:
- Users give feedback on the platform’s design or DAO decisions.
Points System
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Post a project: +50 points
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Submit a bid: +30 points
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Complete a milestone (DAO verified): +100 points
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Provide feedback: +20 points
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Points are stored on a blockchain ledger and redeemable for:
- SWP Tokens
- Platform benefits like reduced fees
Gamification
- Users are rewarded for participation through points and tokens.
- A leaderboard displays top testers and contributors.
- The system encourages interaction and trust-building while testing.
Getting Involved
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Test the MVP:
- Sign up on safeworkpay.com (or testnet)
- Post projects, bid, and give feedback during the hackathon
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Contribute Code:
- Developers can help improve the smart contracts and frontend UI
- GitHub repo link will be shared post-hackathon
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Join the Community:
- Participate in discussions on Discord or Telegram
- Stay updated and propose new features
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Provide Expertise:
- Blockchain/DAO professionals can guide governance and voting logic
- Contact the team via the community forum
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