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πŸ“– MyZubster User Guide: How to Use the Platform

Complete guide for buyers and sellers – from registration to your first transaction
πŸ“Œ Who is This Guide For?

This guide is for everyone who wants to use MyZubster:

βœ… Buyers – Looking for services to purchase

βœ… Sellers – Looking to offer their skills and earn Monero

βœ… Newcomers – First time using a decentralized marketplace

βœ… Privacy-conscious users – Who value anonymity and security
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🧩 What is MyZubster?

MyZubster is a decentralized freelance marketplace where:

Buyers and sellers connect directly – no middlemen

Payments are made in Monero (XMR) – private and untraceable

Funds are held in escrow – protected until service is delivered

Communications are end-to-end encrypted – PGP + Tor

Everyone is in control of their own data
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πŸš€ Getting Started

  1. Create an Account

    Open the MyZubster website: https://myzubster.com

    Click "Sign Up"

    Fill in your details:

    Email – Your email address

Password – A strong password

Username – Your public username

Full Name – Your name (visible to others)

    Click "Create Account"

Tip: Use a strong password! Your account holds your funds and reputation.

  1. Log In

    Open MyZubster website

    Click "Sign In"

    Enter your email and password

    Click "Sign In"

Forgot password? Click "Forgot Password" to reset it via email.
πŸ›οΈ For Buyers: How to Purchase a Service
Step 1: Browse Services

On the Home page, you can:

Search – Type keywords to find services

Filter by Category – Development, Design, Writing, etc.

Sort – By rating, price, or newest
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Pro tip: Use the search bar to find exactly what you need.
Step 2: View Service Details

Click on a service to see:

Service Name – What the seller offers

Description – Detailed information about the service

Price – Cost in USD (converted to Monero)

Seller Profile – Name, rating, and reviews

What's Included – Deliverables, revisions, timeline
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Check carefully: Read reviews and check the seller's rating before ordering.
Step 3: Place an Order

Click "Buy Now" on the service page

Review the order details

Enter any special instructions or requirements

Click "Place Order"
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What happens next:

Your order is created in "pending" status

You receive a Monero address for payment

Send the exact amount to that address

The order status changes to "paid"
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Step 4: Make Payment

Open your Monero wallet

Send the exact amount shown (e.g., 0.0125 XMR)

Wait for confirmation (1-2 minutes)

Order status will update automatically
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Important: You have 30 minutes to complete the payment.

Where to get Monero:

Buy on exchanges (Binance, Kraken, KuCoin)

Mine with your computer

Earn by selling your skills on MyZubster!
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Step 5: Track Your Order

You can track your order status:
Status What it means
Pending Waiting for payment
Paid Payment received, seller will start
In Progress Seller is working on your service
Completed Service delivered and confirmed
Disputed Issue reported – being resolved
Step 6: Confirm Delivery

Check the delivered work

Click "Confirm Delivery" if satisfied

Funds are released to the seller
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Need to dispute? Click "Open Dispute" if something is wrong.
πŸ§‘β€πŸ”§ For Sellers: How to Offer Services
Step 1: Create a Skill Listing

Log in to MyZubster

Click "Create Skill"

Fill in the details:

    Title – Clear, descriptive title

    Description – Detailed information about your service

    Category – Select the best category

    Price – Your price in USD

    What's Included – Deliverables, revisions, timeline

Optional: Use AI Assistant – Click "Generate with AI" to create a professional description
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Tips for a great listing:

βœ… Clear title – Tell buyers exactly what you offer

βœ… Detailed description – Include what's included and what's not

βœ… Professional pricing – Research what others charge

βœ… Use AI Assistant – Generate professional descriptions quickly
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Step 2: Wait for Orders

When a buyer places an order, you will see it in your Dashboard:

Order ID – Unique order identifier

Buyer – Who ordered your service

Amount – Payment amount

Status – Current order status
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What to do:

Accept the order – Confirm you'll deliver

Contact the buyer – Clarify any questions

Start working – Deliver as described

Update status – Keep buyer informed
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Step 3: Deliver the Service

Complete the service as agreed

Click "Deliver" on the order page

Add delivery notes (optional)

Upload any files (if applicable)

Click "Deliver Service"
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After delivery:

Buyer reviews the service

Buyer confirms completion

Escrow releases funds to you

Order is completed βœ…
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Step 4: Get Paid

After the buyer confirms delivery, the funds are released to you:

πŸ’° Funds are sent to your Monero wallet

⚑ Instant transfer

πŸ”’ No fees (only 2% platform fee)
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πŸ” Privacy & Security Features
PGP Encryption

MyZubster uses PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) to encrypt all messages:

Generate your PGP keys – One-time setup

Share your public key – So others can encrypt messages for you

All messages are encrypted – End-to-end privacy
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Why PGP matters:

Only the intended recipient can read messages

No one – not even the platform – can read your chats

Your communication stays private
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Tor/Orbot Integration

For maximum anonymity, enable Tor:

Go to Settings β†’ Privacy

Enable Tor/Orbot

All traffic is routed through the Tor network
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Benefits:

πŸ§… Your IP is hidden

🌍 Censorship-resistant

πŸ”’ Anonymous browsing
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❓ Troubleshooting
Common Issues & Solutions
Issue Solution
Can't log in Check email/password. Reset password if needed
Payment not confirming Wait 1-2 minutes. Check if you sent correct amount
Order stuck on pending Contact seller. If no response, open dispute
Can't find a skill Try different search terms or categories
Seller not responding Use the chat. If no response in 24h, open dispute
PGP key not working Regenerate keys or import existing key
How to Open a Dispute

If something goes wrong:

Go to the order page

Click "Open Dispute"

Describe the issue

Provide evidence (screenshots, etc.)

Wait for resolution
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Dispute resolution:

Admin reviews the case

Evidence is examined

Fair decision is made

Funds are released accordingly
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πŸ“Š Dashboard Overview
Buyer Dashboard
Section Description
Active Orders Orders in progress
Order History Completed orders
Wishlist Saved services
Messages Conversations with sellers
Seller Dashboard
Section Description
Active Orders Orders to fulfill
My Skills Your service listings
Earnings Total revenue
Messages Conversations with buyers
πŸ“š Glossary
Term Definition
Escrow Funds held by a trusted third party until conditions are met
Monero (XMR) A private, untraceable cryptocurrency
NFT Non-Fungible Token – a unique digital asset
PGP Pretty Good Privacy – encryption for messages and files
Tor The Onion Router – anonymizes your internet connection
Subaddress A unique Monero address generated for each order
Multi-Signature Requires multiple parties to approve a transaction
🌐 Connect with Me

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🐦 X (Twitter): @myzubster
πŸ’Ό LinkedIn: Daniel Ioni
πŸ™ GitHub: DanielIoni-creator

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Start using MyZubster today! πŸš€

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