TechFlame reports that WorkQuest, a decentralized job market and labor automation protocol, has announced the completion of a $1.16 million seed funding round. The round was led by Black Dragon Capital, with participation from Prometeus Labs, TrustDAO Capital, Chain Ridge Capital, Kyros Ventures, Magnus Capital, Titans Ventures, and Matrix Ventures. The new funds will be used to upgrade its platform, enabling employers and employees to interact through smart contracts, stablecoin payments, and on-chain reputation scoring.