The cost of doing business shouldn't outweigh the benefits of doing business. 💰 It's obvious, right? But that's the thesis that Braintrust operates on, and it's proving to be a disruptive model in the hiring marketplace. 👊 Packy McCormick gets it, that's why he's part of this movement too 🙌 https://twitter.com/usebraintrust/status/1494033658428022787?s=20&t=XFMwN59xBLnGhQh5bKSkwA And did you see that he'll be speaking at Braintrust Live tomorrow? Don't miss out on this special event! RSVP here ✅ : https://lu.ma/braintrust-live

Since launching the Fee Converter, over $622k in client fees have been converted to BTRST. 💰 And that BTRST is funding community programs 🙌 That means YOUR ideas and YOUR projects to grow and improve this network. This fee converter is creating sustainable, community-powered growth. Help us spread the word 🔄 : https://twitter.com/usebraintrust/status/1492175070155788289?s=20&t=qaf9QNRH8-jclk1r3Bh7WA

Wow, you all have been BUSY! 🤯 On top of building the fee converter, the community has been hard at work blogging about it! 🙌 Let's help share their work - give this thread a ❤️ and retweet 🔄 to help amplify these community members' voices! 📢 : https://twitter.com/usebraintrust/status/1491830406735273985?s=20&t=_KbF5Pxa1F7aeQorlU39YQ

The new Fee Converter takes client fees, converts them into BTRST, and directs them to the Braintrust DAO to fund community programs ⚙️ But why should you care? 🤔 Because you get to see exactly how much BTRST is going towards funding grants, bounties, referral rewards, community perks, and more 👀 And because as an owner, you get to decide what those funds are used for 🧠 Help us share the news of the community-led Fee Converter: https://twitter.com/usebraintrust/status/1491497199947055108?s=20&t=QDP_opz6xl0DvxYVm7OPlg

📢 🥳 New milestone: Talent on Braintrust have earned over $40M! 🥳 📢 Our mission is to spread economic opportunity more equitably around the world, and together we are making progress every single day. And we are just getting started 👏 Help us share this exciting news with a 🔄: https://twitter.com/usebraintrust/status/1491164780690051074?s=20&t=W_XbcgwQkQdLCqCv1D7fdQ

What was your 💡 lightbulb moment 💡 that made you realize the powerful potential of blockchain? For Co-Founder Adam Jackson, it was writing his first smart contract and minting his first ERC-20 token. That's when he realized blockchain could revolutionize the way we work, and he never looked back. Hear the whole story from him in the latest episode of the DeCent People podcast, and tell us yours on Twitter! 📢 https://twitter.com/usebraintrust/status/1490770318201266177?s=20&t=aY4RecqpYt4iMVN7-pHSGw

10 big things that happened last month that improve the product, provide more opportunity for Talent, make collaboration easier, and impact the way that YOU use Braintrust 🙌 All 10 in one short video. Check out the latest Growth Snapshot and tell us on Twitter which of the Top 10 highlights you're most excited about 👏 : https://twitter.com/usebraintrust/status/1489719149240537088?s=20&t=lw0yT98v_-73Pox2F8rPsw

That's a cool contribution from the community 😎 @CharlieHeinemann wrote an article (and created a flywheel graphic!) to explain how the Fee Converter does MORE than just move BTRST funds to the Braintrust DAO. 💭 It actually solves for token award depletion 👌 You've gotta read this article: https://twitter.com/usebraintrust/status/1489305297466191872?s=20&t=D9OqQQD_MdXLlepYEmVm7A

Have you heard? Packy McCormick, a top thought leader and investor in Web3, described Braintrust as the perfect case study for: - "Real-world" web3 use cases - Tokenomics - How a user-owned network can both create AND capture more value Get all the expert insights and explanation in his deep dive on Braintrust: https://www.notboring.co/p/braintrust-fighting-capitalism-with

Some feel-good content for your Friday: The average job on Braintrust pays $72.7k and lasts more than 7 months 👌 That's how much lives can change working on the world's fastest-growing Web3 network. 👏 If you're proud to be part of the movement changing the way the world works, shout us out on Twitter ❤️ : https://twitter.com/usebraintrust/status/1487216399298674690?s=20&t=PWCV8DVPvmcjBIsSQG6L6g

After decades of working in Web2 marketplaces, Co-Founder Adam Jackson learned the secret to high-growth: Distributing ownership and control to the people who create the value 🤝 Because when people have ownership stake, they are naturally incentivizes to contribute to building success. If you agree, tell us on Twitter! 📣 https://twitter.com/usebraintrust/status/1486484629913694213?s=20

New week, new opportunities to take ownership over your work future! ☀️ Explore long-term projects with companies like TaskRabbit, Sifchain, Twitter, Angle Health, Freedom Financial, Domino Data Labs and more. If you're excited to see these brands hiring on Braintrust, tell us on Twitter ❤️ : https://twitter.com/usebraintrust/status/1485714751195738113?s=20

Braintrust was built on the belief that user-owned networks will grow faster and be more valuable than investor-owned ones. And after 18 months of 🚀 growth thanks to YOUR work and the work of this incredible community, that still holds true! If you're proud to be part of the Web3 future of work on Braintrust, tell us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gabelunao/status/1483827753363333125?s=20

Kate used to waste HOURS hunting down and pitching clients. 😒 Now, she spends that time working on high-quality, high paying projects, all because she joined Braintrust. 🙌 See how this user-owned talent network has changed her whole work life and empowered her to earn over $150k in 6 months 💰 : https://www.usebraintrust.com/blog/making-6-figures-in-six-months-the-kate-bagoy-story And help us share her story on Twitter ❤️ ! https://twitter.com/usebraintrust/status/1483618017309167616?s=20

It's been 2 days since Braintrust launched the Grants Program... And already over 175 people have submitted proposals! 😱 That's a lot of enthusiasm for building up this network together. If you're excited for more opportunities to build Braintrust, tell Co-Founder @Gabe on Twitter 🔄 : https://twitter.com/gabelunao/status/1482127281829023748?s=20 And of course, explore contribution opportunities through our Grants program: https://www.usebraintrust.com/grants

Why does Braintrust need the BTRST token? There are tons of other marketplaces out there that don't have them. 🤔 The answer? It aligns incentives and helps Braintrust achieve the Negative Rake. Zero fees, just ease of working together. 👏 Co-Founder Adam Jackson breaks it down in a recent article on CoinMarketCap. 👀 Give it a 🔄 and a ❤️ on Twitter to help us spread the knowledge! https://twitter.com/adamjacksonsf/status/1481745113415962624?s=20

🎉 It’s official: Applications for Grants projects are officially open! 🎉 Remember that $100M of BTRST purchase last month? Those funds are being used to fuel community-led projects through the Braintrust Grants Program! 📈 The first wave includes 12 opportunities to contribute to building Braintrust. We are looking for developers, product managers, content creators, designers, systems experts, marketing analysts, and more to help build essential projects for the future of Braintrust! 🙌 This is an opportunity for you to amplify your impact as an owner and help build success for Braintrust 💪 Check out the projects and apply to any that interest you today: https://www.usebraintrust.com/grants. And if you’re excited about the Grants Program launch, help us spread the word on Twitter: https://twitter.com/usebraintrust/status/1481294990710034441?s=20

The end of the year is usually a pretty slow time for businesses. 💤 But not for this decentralized talent network. 🙌 December was a busy and successful month on Braintrust! Check out the Growth Report to see all that the network accomplished thanks to YOU and your hard work. 📈 If you're proud to see all this growth, shout about it on Twitter! 📣 https://twitter.com/usebraintrust/status/1480656453220270081?s=20

🚨 The latest Growth Snapshot is live! 🚨 This video breaks down the 10 biggest things that happened on Braintrust last month, including: 🖐️ Exciting updates in Braintrust governance 👨‍👩‍👦 The new community structure + how to get involved 📈 Reaching major milestones for talent sign ups and jobs posted 💰 That $100M of BTRST purchase, what it's being used for, and more! See the top 10 things that happened on Braintrust in just 5 mins ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7I33y4SjqQ

You don't have to be a venture-backed company to hire the best talent in the world. 💰 You can do what TaskRabbit did. 🛠️ They partnered with Braintrust to find and hire specialized engineering talent. 💼 And they saved so much on fees, they were able to hire 3 more engineers than they'd originally budgeted for 🙌 Help us share their success story on Twitter! https://twitter.com/usebraintrust/status/1479246715475484674?s=20

The next generation of top talent will have "polygamous careers". People will build flexible careers comprised of different projects of interest instead of one static one. 💼 You know it. We know it. 🧠 Scott Belsky, thought leader, Behance founder, and Adobe CPO knows it. And he gave Braintrust a shoutout in his latest blog on future trends in tech to watch! 👀 It's a must-read: 10 Forecasts for the Near Future of Tech 🔮 : https://medium.com/positiveslope/10-forecasts-for-the-near-future-of-tech-61e73b51647c If you like what you learned, shout about it on Twitter 📢 : https://twitter.com/usebraintrust/status/1478517020287070208?s=20

Braintrust is giving ownership and control back to the workers. It’s the fair and equitable future of work, and it’s time we own it. @usebraintrust 🏆Earn part of the 20k $BTRST community rewards! 👉Join the $BTRST Launch Celebration Contest! #ownit https://t.co/tJyt4UeFlr