Hussy.io : Challenges Harmful Sexwork Regulations with Blockchain Technology - The industry of sex workers, perhaps the concept of this project we rarely encounter in other crypto efforts. Perhaps this concept is very surprising to us as lovers and observe the world of crypto in general. In addition, there are definitely pros and cons to welcome this amazing project.
Recently the American president signed a set of bills aimed at fighting online sex trafficking. The Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA), and the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act (SESTA) have triggered mixed emotions. Backers of the bills see them as an important step forward for victims of illegal sex trafficking, whilst others believe it can potentially make the situation worse for sex workers by pushing them back onto dark street corners.
In an intentional blow to Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act, the so-called “safe harbor” bill, which stated that internet providers would not be seen as the publishers of content posted by their users; FOSTA/SESTA now puts websites and providers at risk of prosecution for the content their users share. As a result, sites are shutting down services that could even remotely facilitate sexual encounters. A good example is Craigslist taking down their personals section in fear of possible fines or worse.
Blockchain is The Solution
To anticipate the law, Hussy.io has been working on a decentralized online solution for sex workers since mid-2017. The decentralized nature of Blockchain will allow Hussy.io to develop infrastructure that is resistant to external manipulation and closed efforts or sensors.
Hussy.io's solution will revolutionize engagement in sexual activity in exchange for payment by utilizing Blockchain technology. Blockchain will allow for increased privacy, security, and confidence in the sex work industry never seen before.
HUSSY does not hide the fact that they are making a platform for sex workers. No matter what your moral point of view is toward sex workers, they practice one of the world's oldest trades and exist in all cultures and countries. Very unlikely this will ever change. Criminalization of trade will only make it more difficult to control and regulate, giving freedom to criminals to exploit sex workers.
Infrastructure HUSSY intends to use distributed ledger technology to make working conditions more secure and ensure that participants are trusted on a reciprocal basis without revealing their identity. As can be seen in the diagram below!
Tokenized Economy
Like nearly all Blockchain companies, HUSSY is planning to issue Crypto-tokens. After deploying a prototype to the blockchain utility tokens will be used mainly by service providers for advertising of their services and by clients for making a security deposit, as a deterrent for “time-wasting” or abusive clients.
Since a large amount of tokens will be held in form of security deposits and some of the tokens will be even burned over time, the company anticipate that the token’s value will increase with the adoption of the platform.
The main token sale is planned for early 2019, with possible pre-sale rounds with a bonus during 2018. To get a better idea on how the platform will work, its features and the tech behind it and how can you to invest in the future of the sex work.
Multi-billion Dollar Industry
Sex work is a touch subject and many digital innovators have been overlooking this industry due to its nature. This lack of innovation caused, that the market is currently very fractured and dominated mostly by shady ventures. Despite the fact that the global sex work generates over $186 billion in revenue annually, there are huge problems waiting to be solved. HUSSY seem to be on a the right track to solve the most crucial of them — trust and safety issues.
Roadmap
Q2 2017
Initial idea formulated.
Q4 2017
Research and analysis.
Q1 2018
Website deployed.
Q1 2018
Whitepaper published.
Q1 2018
Registration for token sale open.
Q2 2018
Token pre-sale.
Q3 2018
Smart contract deployment.
Q3 2018
Working product demo.
Q4 2018
ICO sale.
Q1 2019
Official launch in selected countries.
Q2 2019
Official launch in EU.
Q3 2019
Official launch Asia & South America.
Q3 2019
Health certificates.
Q4 2019
10.000 active listings.
Useful Links
Website: https://hussy.io
Whitepaper: https://hussy.io/app/assets/whitepaper.pdf
Pitch deck: https://hussy.io/app/assets/pitch-deck.pdf
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hussy_io
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hussy.io/
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/hussyio/
Telegram: https://t.me/hussy_io