# Origin Story: Why We Started Midcontract

Midcontract wasn’t born in a brainstorm — it came out of real-world frustration.

As a software agency, we regularly got burned by clients ghosting payments. One case cost us $60,000 — no legal recourse, no protection.

Platforms like Upwork didn’t help. High fees, weak dispute systems, and limited control over terms made things worse.

So we built what we wish existed:

* Escrow-backed contracts
* Transparent payment flows
* On-chain reputation
* Tools that don’t lock you in

Midcontract gives control back to freelancers, agencies, and clients — the way it should be.


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