In the old world, getting paid meant waiting 3-5 days for a SWIFT transfer and losing up to 5% in bank fees and conversion spreads. In the Web3 world, it meant fighting with Ethereum gas fees. Today, that changes.
As a freelancer, your income is your lifeblood. Yet, traditional payment rails and early blockchain implementations have treated fees as an unavoidable tax on your talent. Whether it is Stripe's percentage cut or the unpredictable "gas spikes" on Ethereum Mainnet, the middleman always takes a bite.
1. The Problem with "Standard" Billing
Most freelancers today use one of two systems:
- Traditional Platforms: Upwork, Fiverr, or PayPal. They offer "security" but charge between 3% and 20% of your total contract value.
- On-Chain (L1): Direct wallet-to-wallet transfers. While fast, a $100 invoice can easily cost $25 in gas fees during high network activity.
2. Enter Kroma: The Layer 2 Revolution
Kroma is built on top of Ethereum to solve exactly this problem. By using rollup technology, Kroma bundles transactions together, allowing you to enjoy the security of the most robust smart contract network in the world while paying virtually zero fees.
A typical invoice settlement on Kroma costs **less than $0.01**. For a freelancer earning $5,000 a month, switching from traditional rails to Kroma can save over **$2,400 per year** in unnecessary fees.
3. How to Use Kroma Invoice
Our tool, Kroma Invoice, is designed to be the bridge between technical efficiency and professional accounting. You don't need to be a blockchain expert to use it:
- Connect: Connect your wallet (Metamask, Rabby, or Coinbase).
- Create: Use our Apple-inspired editor to fill in your service details.
- Export: Generate a professional PDF that your client can store for their records.
- Settle: Send the link to your client. They pay in one click, and you receive the full amount instantly.
Pro Tip: Transparent Savings
When sending your first Kroma invoice, include a small note: "By settling this via Kroma L2, we are both avoiding ~$40 in bank/gas fees." It’s a great way to show your client that you are tech-forward and cost-conscious.
Conclusion
The future of work is decentralized, global, and gasless. Kroma Invoice isn't just a tool—it's your unfair advantage in a competitive market. Stop paying the "middleman tax" and start keeping 100% of what you earn.
Written by Kroma Team
Protocol & Growth Division