# Overview

## What is Blocklance?

Blocklance is a blockchain-based freelance platform that combines the inherent features of decentralization and freelancing to connect potential buyers (recruiters) with sellers (job seekers) in a secure and transparent manner. The name 'Blocklance' is a fusion of 'Block' from blockchain and 'Lance' from freelance, offering a unique approach to the freelance industry that has been operating for several years.

**We hold a few fundamental beliefs:**

> * Freelancers worldwide should not face barriers due to their location, fees, or platform restrictions.
> * Freedom, privacy, and control over one’s data should be rights, not privileges.
> * The freelance marketplace should be open to all, fostering a global community with equal opportunity.

With the global freelance platform market size valued at USD 4.39 billion in 2022, it continues to face various challenges. These challenges include the exorbitant fees charged by some platforms, which compel freelancers to explore multiple ways to increase their income within a short period of time.&#x20;

Blocklance views the challenges in the current state as a threat to the future and aims to be at the forefront by adopting a different approach. We understand the value proposition of blockchain technology and are integrating its inherent properties to build a unique freelance platform to solve the following problems:

### HIGH FEES

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Traditional freelance platforms typically impose high fees on their users, which is a discouraging issue for many freelancers, particularly those with lower-paying gigs. These high fees can significantly impact their earnings, sometimes taking up as much as 20% to 10% of each completed job. With the current state of the market, these exorbitant fees have not only dissuaded many sellers on the platform but have also left them with limited alternatives other than continuing to use these platforms. Instea&#x64;**,** Blocklance offers a better solution and has taken a bold step to rectify this issue by significantly reducing the burden of fees to a nominal fee of just 5% of users' earnings. &#x20;

The fees generated will be distributed to our users, and part of the its will be strategically allocated toward product development and expansion, ensuring that Blocklance remains at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. By offering a transparent and cost-effective fee structure, Blocklance empowers job seekers and job recruiters alike, fostering a more equitable and thriving freelance ecosystem.
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### CENTRALIZED CONTROL & PRIVACY

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In traditional centralized systems, users often sacrifice control over their personal data, resulting in a significant loss of privacy. These central authorities possess unchecked power to manipulate and exploit user data, placing individuals at risk.

Blocklance introduces a revolutionary approach with a decentralized sign-up system that eliminates the need for users to disclose personal details. Instead, users can easily create an account linked to their digital wallet. This innovative method not only safeguards user data but also restores control over information to users.

With Blocklance, individuals regain ownership of their personal information, ensuring its confidentiality and security. By rebalancing power, Blocklance empowers users to protect their privacy and enjoy the benefits of a truly decentralized and secure freelance ecosystem.
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### ACCOUNT BLOCKAGE

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Account blockage is a widespread problem on freelance platforms, leading to daily frustrations for users. This challenge often compels users to create multiple accounts or encounter difficulties when trying to make new ones, primarily due to the misuse of IP addresses. Blocklance provides a solution to this issue through the introduction of a robust verification system designed to prevent Sybil attacks. This innovative approach eliminates the need for account blocking to counteract multiple account creation, ensuring a fair, secure, and transparent environment for all users within the platform.
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### GLOBAL ACCESSIBILITY

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Centralized systems often impose restrictions on users from specific countries or regions, resulting in a digital divide that excludes many from accessing online platforms and services, including freelance marketplaces. In a freelance marketplace filled with vast opportunities for sellers to showcase their gigs and talents, decentralization emerges as the solution to this challenge.

Blocklance's solution empowers users worldwide, granting them the ability to showcase their gigs while ensuring that people from any part of the world can access and engage with the platform without unnecessary restrictions at any time. This commitment to global accessibility fosters inclusivity and cultivates a diverse and vibrant community where users from across the globe can connect, collaborate, and thrive, irrespective of their geographic location.
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