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Braintrust

Freelance Professional · User-owned token-based marketplace, 10% client-side fee
B

Good (B) — Side Hustle Honesty Grade

Braintrust's user-owned cooperative structure aligns platform incentives with freelancers rather than against them. 0% take rate from freelancers; clients pay a 10% flat fee. The BTRST token model rewards platform participation. Talent vetting is rigorous; engagement quality is high.

81
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Take Rate Transparency
A
Worker Protection
A-
Payment Reliability
B+
Talent Vetting
A-
Honest Earning
A-
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • User-owned cooperative model with BTRST token
  • 0% freelancer take rate (10% client fee)
  • Rigorous talent vetting process
  • Public token economics; transparent governance

/ Best for

Mid-to-senior freelancers (especially engineering and design) who can clear the vetting bar and want exposure to a cooperative ownership structure.

/ Watch out for

Token-based incentives add complexity; freelancers should understand the BTRST economics before counting on token compensation.