Solana Frontier Hackathon 2026

Freelance payments,
finally safe.

On-chain escrow. Milestone tracking. AI dispute resolution.
0.5% fee. Not 20%.

0.5%
Platform fee
~0.4s
Payout speed
$0
Hidden charges

How it works

Four steps. Client to freelancer. No middlemen.

01

Create a Gig

Client posts a gig with description, milestones, budget, and deadline. Gets a shareable link.

02

Fund Escrow

Client deposits USDC/SOL into a smart contract escrow. Funds are locked and visible on-chain.

03

Work & Submit

Freelancer completes milestones and submits deliverables. Progress tracked on-chain.

04

Approve & Pay

Client reviews and approves. Funds release instantly to freelancer's wallet. Done.

Built for freelancers. Secured by Solana.

Everything you need for safe freelance payments, nothing you don't.

On-Chain Escrow

Client funds are locked in a Solana PDA. No middlemen. No trust required. Code is the contract.

Milestone Payments

Break projects into milestones. Funds release as each milestone is approved. Fair for both sides.

AI Dispute Resolution

Disagreement? AI analyzes evidence from both parties and suggests a fair resolution. Fast, unbiased.

Instant USDC Payouts

Freelancers get paid the moment work is approved. No 30-day terms. No bank delays.

0.5% Fee (vs 20%)

Upwork charges 10-20%. Fiverr takes 20%. GigSafe takes 0.5%. The math speaks for itself.

Borderless

Pay anyone, anywhere. No banking restrictions. No currency conversion headaches. Just USDC.

The numbers don't lie

See how GigSafe compares to traditional platforms.

PlatformFeePayoutDisputesGlobal
Upwork10-20%7-14 daysManual (weeks)Limited
Fiverr20%14 daysManual (weeks)Limited
Freelancer.com10%15 daysManualLimited
GigSafe0.5%InstantAI (minutes)Anywhere
For Developers

Add escrow payments to your platform

Our SDK lets any freelance marketplace, hiring platform, or task board add trustless escrow in minutes. Not months.

  • npm install @gigsafe/sdk
  • One-line escrow creation
  • Webhook on milestone + payout
  • White-label embeddable widget
// Create an escrow gig
const gig = await GigSafe.create({
  client: wallet.publicKey,
  freelancer: "freelancer.sol",
  amount: 500,
  token: USDC,
  milestones: ["Design", "Build", "Launch"],
});

// Funds locked in PDA escrow
// Release per milestone
await gig.approveMilestone(0);

FAQ

What if the client doesn't approve the work?

Either party can raise a dispute. Our AI reviews the evidence — deliverables, chat logs, original requirements — and suggests a fair split. Both parties can accept or escalate to community arbitration.

What tokens are supported?

USDC and SOL on Solana. USDC is recommended for stable pricing so freelancers aren't exposed to price volatility.

How is GigSafe different from Upwork?

Three ways: (1) 0.5% fee vs 20%, (2) instant payouts vs 14-day wait, (3) funds are in on-chain escrow, not in a company's bank account. Non-custodial by design.

Can I use GigSafe without crypto knowledge?

You need a Solana wallet (Phantom takes 30 seconds to set up). Beyond that, the experience is just like any freelance platform — post gig, fund, approve, done.

Is this just for developers?

No. GigSafe works for any freelance work: design, writing, marketing, consulting, development — anything where one person hires another for a deliverable.

What happens if Solana goes down?

Your funds are safe in the escrow PDA. When the network resumes, everything picks up exactly where it left off. No funds are ever lost.

Stop losing 20% to platforms.

Whether you're a freelancer tired of waiting for payouts, or a client who wants trustless payments — GigSafe is for you.