Why Traditional Freelancing Platforms Are Broken (And How Kacet Fixes Them)

A breakdown of the problems with legacy freelancing platforms like Upwork and Fiverr — and how Kacet offers a decentralised alternative with lower fees, instant payouts, and fairer systems.

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The gig economy is booming — but the platforms we rely on are stuck in the past. Upwork, Fiverr, and Freelancer.com helped kickstart the freelancing revolution, but they've become bloated, centralised, and unfriendly to both freelancers and employers.

What's wrong with the status quo?

  • High fees: Up to 30% of your earnings — just gone.
  • Delayed payouts: Wait days (or weeks) to get paid.
  • Unfair disputes: Centralised support teams often favour the bigger spender.
  • Unbanked exclusion: 20% of global freelancers are locked out due to lack of access to traditional banking.

Enter Kacet

Kacet is a decentralised freelancing platform built from the ground up for modern, global talent. With blockchain-backed trust, instant crypto payouts, and ultra-low fees, Kacet empowers freelancers and employers to work together without middlemen.

It's time to stop freelancing on outdated systems. Join the future of work — join Kacet.