# The Signal

> The Signal (thesignal.directory) is the verified Web3 B2B directory and marketplace connecting blockchain founders with vetted service providers — market makers, auditors, VCs, agencies, and freelancers — through warm introductions via Telegram. 58+ partners across 35 categories. Free for founders. Not related to Signal Messenger.

## Directory
- [Partner Directory](https://thesignal.directory/partners): Browse 58+ verified Web3 service providers by category
- [Freelancer Marketplace](https://thesignal.directory/freelancers): Hire 2+ verified Web3 freelancers with escrow payments
- [Communities](https://thesignal.directory/communities): 0+ Web3 communities ranked by engagement and GDP
- [Service Categories](https://thesignal.directory/services): 35 categories across sectors, products, and professional services
- [AI Partner Matching](https://thesignal.directory/match): Get matched with the right partner based on your needs

## For Founders
- [For Founders](https://thesignal.directory/for-founders): How The Signal works — warm intros, trust scores, 100% free
- [Compare Providers](https://thesignal.directory/compare): Side-by-side comparison of verified service providers
- [Pricing](https://thesignal.directory/pricing): Trust tiers (Listed, Vouched, Verified, Vetted) and visibility plans
- [Book a Call](https://thesignal.directory/book): Schedule a consultation with the team

## Intelligence & Content
- [Intelligence Reports](https://thesignal.directory/intelligence): 116+ AI-generated market analysis and Web3 insights
- [News](https://thesignal.directory/news): 8952+ curated Web3 news items
- [Guides](https://thesignal.directory/guides): Educational content for Web3 founders
- [Data & Statistics](https://thesignal.directory/data): Live platform statistics, free to cite (CC BY 4.0)

## Events
- [Web3 Events Calendar](https://thesignal.directory/web3-events): 66+ Web3 conferences and events worldwide

## Company
- [About](https://thesignal.directory/company/about): Company information and mission
- [How It Works](https://thesignal.directory/how-it-works): Platform walkthrough for founders and providers
- [Manifesto](https://thesignal.directory/manifesto): Our vision for Web3 B2B trust

## Machine-Readable Endpoints
- [Full AI Documentation](https://thesignal.directory/llms-full.txt): Comprehensive documentation for LLMs and AI systems
- [Agent Manifest](https://thesignal.directory/.well-known/agent.json): A2A Protocol v0.3 agent card with 90+ skills
- [AI Summary](https://thesignal.directory/ai/summary.json): Compact JSON site summary for AI systems
- [AI FAQ](https://thesignal.directory/ai/faq.json): Schema.org FAQPage with common questions
- [AI Services](https://thesignal.directory/ai/service.json): Schema.org Service capabilities
- [AI Permissions](https://thesignal.directory/.well-known/ai.txt): AI crawler permissions and licensing
- [Live Statistics (JSON-LD)](https://thesignal.directory/api/geo/facts): Dataset schema with live market data
- [Public Query API](https://thesignal.directory/api/agent/query/public): JSON API for AI agents (no auth, 30 req/min)

## Contact
- [Telegram Bot](https://t.me/thesignaldirectorybot): Request warm introductions
- [Telegram Channel](https://t.me/thesignaldirectory): Announcements and updates
- [Twitter/X](https://twitter.com/thesignaldir): @thesignaldir
- [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/thesignal-directory): Company page