How to use the Platform
This section provides a step-by-step guide on how to use the Workton.io platform inside Telegram. It covers both customer and talent workflows, explaining key features like contract escrow and integrated chat.
1. Navigating the Telegram Mini App
Open Telegram and launch @workton_freelance_bot.
Use the built-in menu to navigate:
Home: See your dashboard and recent activity.
Create a thing-to-do: Start a new project (customers).
Browse projects: Find an available one for you (talent).
My contract signed: Track active and past deals.
Profile: Edit your details, KYC, and wallet settings.
2. Creating and managing a project (for customers)
Tap Post a project in the Workton mini-app.
Use AI-assistance to generate a project scope in one sentence
Or fill in project details:
Title and description.
Budget and deadline.
Required category, expertise (specialities), skills, and languages you speak.
Publish your project to talent to be available to set a bid for it
Review talent proposals and select the best one. You can start communication with a talent in a private chat with the Workton bot if needed.
Fund the contract with USDT to lock payment in escrow and to start the project.
Chat with the selected talent to refine details.
3. Finding and applying for projects (for talents)
Tap Search for projects.
Filter projects by category and expertise (specialities).
Review project details carefully.
Submit your proposal (bid) with:
Your offer price.
Cover letted.
Any clarifying questions or notes.
Await customer selection and get an Offer from them.
Review project scope againg and accept of decline it
4. Using the contract escrow
All payments go through blockchain-powered escrow.
Customers deposit USDT before work begins.
Funds are securely held until the customer approves delivery.
Talent can work confidently knowing payment is reserved.
Once the customer approves the work, funds are automatically released.
Once the customer cancels the work, funds are automatically returned to customer; however, all authorship and exclusive rights for any work done before cancellation remain with the talent and are protected in the blockchain
5. Chat and communication
Workton integrates Telegram's native chats.
All discussions about the deal stay within the chats with the Workton bot (required).
Share files, links, and updates easily.
Maintain clear communication to ensure smooth delivery.
6. Completing the project and payment
Talent marks work as delivered (Submit work button).
The customer reviews the submission and approves if satisfied.
Once the customer approves the project work, escrowed USDT is released to the talent's wallet, authorship remains with the talent, and exclusive rights (reproduction, modification, commercial usage, licensing, and distribution rights) transfer to the customer.
Once the customer cancels the project work, escrowed USDT is returned to the customer's wallet, and authorship and exclusive rights (reproduction, modification, commercial usage, licensing, and distribution rights) remain with the talent.
Both parties receive documents confirming the legal status of all files shared during the project.
Both sides can rate each other to build trust on the platform.
7. Safety and best practices
Always use the escrow feature — avoid direct payments outside the platform, which is prohibited and could cause a ban.
Clearly define deliverables and deadlines in the task description.
Communicate openly to avoid misunderstandings.
Never share private keys or sensitive wallet information, or other sensitive information.
Report any suspicious activity to our support team.
For questions or help, visit workton.io, contact [email protected], or chat with the Workton support account.
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