A co-founder has launched Kacet, a freelance marketplace using Solana smart contracts for payments. The platform targets web3 professionals, offering a 5% flat fee and peer-to-peer contracts. It aims to solve high fees and slow payouts common on traditional platforms like Upwork.

Built with a React frontend (TanStack Start), Kacet emphasizes a simple workflow: post work, agree terms, and get paid. Smart contract escrow locks funds until work approval, enabling borderless transactions without banks. This approach reduces disputes and provides on-chain transparency for both freelancers and clients.

The project is early-stage and seeking feedback from developers and marketplace builders. It represents a growing trend of applying blockchain primitives to real-world economic problems. Success hinges on user adoption and the platform's ability to foster trust in a decentralized environment.