Hey HN, I posted an ultra-early version of The Fuse a while back and it sank without trace, fair enough, it was basically a landing page with big promises and nothing to see. Since then I've rebuilt it around a simple marketplace for streamer/content creator collaborations and brand bookings:

* Creators set rates, availability, link socials/platforms * Brands browse/search publicly (no sign-up needed: https://the-fuse.app/explore), book slots, pay via Stripe (held in escrow until collab done, no Venmo/invoice chasing) * Built-in reviews, one professional link to share (e.g. https://the-fuse.app/streamer/b1dc8243-7a98-48c8-bb50-69f8bb... )

Right now it's very early: public directory live so you can poke around. No fake scale claims, we're building in public and want honest feedback before pushing harder on marketing. Pain points I'm trying to solve:

* Streamers: endless DMs, awkward rate negotiation, payment delays * Brands/small studios: hard to find reliable micro-influencers without agencies taking huge cuts

Try exploring the directory here: https://the-fuse.app/explore Would especially love input from:

* Streamers/creators — does this flow fix any collab/brand-deal headaches you've had? * Brands/marketers — what sucks most about sourcing creators today? * Anyone who's used similar tools (Fiverr for creators, Collabstr, Upfluence lite versions, etc.): what's missing?

Repo isn't public yet (messy code), but happy to answer tech questions.

Thanks for any eyes/feedback!