🤔The Problem: Origins of Trustless Work

Every great innovation starts with a problem. For Trustless Work, it began with firsthand experience in the inefficiencies of traditional contracting and payment systems.

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A Firsthand Encounter with the Problem

👨‍💻Personal Experience in Product Agency

Alberto, the founder of Trustless Work, encountered these challenges while running a digital product agency. The pain points were clear: traditional payment models were unreliable, inefficient, and costly.

🔄Client & Service Provider Dual Role

Acting as both a client for Argentine development teams and a service provider for U.S.-based clients revealed a flawed system, including:

• ⏳Payment Delays: Long waiting periods created cash flow crunches.

• 💰Upfront Costs: High initial payments were risky for clients and service providers alike.

• ⚙️Inefficient Models: The typical payment structure—50% upfront and 50% upon delivery—left both sides vulnerable.

🌎Validation of the Problem

Alberto’s insights were validated while engaging with other agencies during a pop-up city in Buenos Aires. It became evident that these challenges weren’t unique—they were systemic.

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The Need for a Solution

The inefficiencies of traditional systems inspired the idea of a better approach:

• 🤝A payment model that minimizes risk for all parties involved.

• ⚡Automation to eliminate delays and reduce manual intervention.

• 🔍Transparency to foster trust between clients and providers.

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What’s Next?

Alberto now had a great problem to solve—he just needed a team crazy enough to believe in the vision and help make it real!