AfriLance Gigs Marketplace

The AfriLance Gigs Marketplace (launching Q1 2026) is an AI-powered decentralized platform that connects clients and freelancers with seamless matching, negotiation, and secure payments via the existing Escrow Pay system. The flow is designed to be intuitive, mobile-friendly, and heavily AI-assisted to reduce friction and enhance trust. Users begin by selecting their role, with AI personalizing the experience from the start.

Welcome & Role Selection

• Users access the marketplace via the "Gigs Marketplace" button on the AfriLance landing page.

• They arrive at a welcome page requiring:

  • Role selection: Client (hiring) or Freelancer (offering services) - with an optional quick AI quiz ("What industry/skills?") to personalize recommendations.

  • Wallet connection (MetaMask or compatible).

• Roles are switchable post-login for users who act as both