KarmaCruze — Your reputation rides with you.

Our roadmap

Where we are — and where we're going.

Click any phase to see exactly what we're building, when, and how payments work at each stage. No surprises, no fine print.

Foundation March 2026 Complete

Legal, brand, and waitlist live

KarmaCruze LLC formed, trademark filed, name protected. Founding member waitlist open.

Details

KarmaCruze LLC legally registered

USPTO Intent to Use trademark filed — name protected

Domain and all social handles secured

Founding member waitlist collecting signups

Payments: not yet active

You are here

Wave 1 — Local launch Mid 2026 Building now

Port Washington — 50 to 200 users

First real buyers and sellers. Trust Scores live. Transparency scoring on every listing. Transactions logged manually while we keep things tight.

Details

Seller profiles with Trust Score and badge tiers (Bronze → Platinum)

Listings require photos, VIN, mileage — auto transparency score calculated

In-app messaging — all communication stays on platform for moderation

First Car section — safe, affordable, insurance-friendly picks for new drivers

AI-flagged message moderation with human review layer

Scam policy enforced — second-chance resolution and IP ban tiers

In-person: cash / Zelle / Venmo Platform logs every completed sale

Wave 2 — Regional Late 2026 – 2027 Coming soon

5 metro areas — 1,000+ users

Bethesda, Greenwich, Short Hills, Westchester. VIN decoder API live. Optional platform payments introduced for sellers who want them.

Details

VIN decoder API — automatic history and recall flag lookup

Optional AI background check for Trust Score bonus points

Buyer-verified purchase confirmation system

Boosted listing option for sellers ($5–15 flat fee)

Expanded review system with verified sale confirmation

Optional: Stripe payment link per listing In-person still accepted

Wave 3 — National scale 2027 – 2028 Planned

20+ metros — full escrow live

Full Stripe escrow required on all sales. AI photo scanning. Dynamic pricing. Independent dealer section launches.

Details

AI photo scan — condition assessment and damage detection on every listing

Dynamic pricing suggestions based on regional comparable sales

Full escrow — funds held by platform, released on buyer confirmation

Verified independent dealer section (clearly labeled, separate from peer-to-peer)

Tiered commission: 4.5% bronze → 3% platinum

Full Stripe escrow — required for all sales

Wave 4 — International 2029+ Long term

Canada, Australia, Gulf States

Selective expansion into markets with the same trust gap. Entered only through on-the-ground relationships — never from a desk.

Details

Canada — mirrors U.S. suburban model, English market, low entry complexity

Australia — high car dependency, same peer-to-peer trust infrastructure gap

UAE / Gulf States — status-driven car culture, minimal trusted platforms exist

All markets entered through local partnerships built in person first

Region-specific payment infrastructure

Why KarmaCruze

The platform that earns trust
instead of assuming it.

Facebook Marketplace has no accountability. Craigslist has no protection. KarmaCruze is built from the ground up to fix both.

Real Trust Scores

Not star ratings. A score built from verified sales, reviews, and profile transparency that grows over time.

Transparency scoring

Every listing gets a % score based on how much the seller actually tells you — before you ever reach out.

Scammers removed fast

AI-flagged moderation plus human review. Bad actors get IP banned — not just reported and ignored.

First Car section

Safe, affordable, insurance-friendly picks for new drivers. Curated by trust score and listing quality.

Local first, always

We launch one market at a time so listings are actually near you — not spread thin across the country.

Founding member badge

Join the waitlist now and your profile carries a permanent founding member designation — forever.

What we're actually building

Trust isn't just protection. It's leverage.

We started this for the buyer who got burned on Facebook Marketplace. We're building it for the seller who's tired of Saturday no-shows. Both sides win when reputation is on the line.

For buyers

See exactly who you're dealing with — verified ID, real sale history, transparent listing — before you drive across town with cash in hand.

For sellers

Filter for buyers who actually show up. Skip the tire-kickers, the lowballers, and the "I'll be there at 6" texts that never come. Move cars faster, with less friction.

When both sides come to the table with reputation on the line, deals close faster, prices stay fair, and "meet me at 7-Eleven with cash" stops being how the local used-car market works.

How Trust Scores work

See what your score would look like — right now.

Every seller starts at zero and builds a real reputation through verified sales, honest listings, and consistent reviews. Play with the calculator below to see exactly what tier you would be at.

Bronze

0–99

4.5%

Silver

100–299

4.0%

Gold

300–599

3.5%

Diamond

600–999

3.0%

Platinum

1,000+

3.0%

Profile photo + name +20

Bio written (30+ real words) +20

Socials submitted for background check

Completed sales — 5

Review average

Number of reviews — 5 (min: sales count)

Your Trust Score

165

Silver

4.0% commission

Gold at 300 pts

Profile

Photo + name: +20
Real bio: +20
Socials submitted: +20
BG check cleared: +50

Sales

Per sale: +25
15 sales bonus: +60
35 sales bonus: +90
75 sales bonus: +125

Reviews (4.5+ avg)

10 reviews: +50
20 reviews: +100
50 reviews: +125
4.8+ sustained: ×1.1

Regional unlock map

Where is KarmaCruze launching first?

Regions are ranked by momentum. The hottest markets unlock first. Don't see your town? Search it — you might be surprised how close it is.

Top regions by momentum

Hot Growing Early

Don't see your town? There are more regions with signups below these results. Search above to find yours, or join and put your region on the map.

One quick question

How are you planning to use KarmaCruze?

This helps us make sure each region has the right mix of buyers and sellers when it unlocks. Your answer also determines whether your signup counts toward your region's threshold.

I have a car to sell in the next 6 months

Tell us what kind of seller you are so we can route you correctly when your region opens.

WHICH BEST DESCRIBES YOU?

I'm actively looking to buy a car

You'll get first access to listings when your region opens.

WHEN ARE YOU LOOKING TO BUY?

Both — buying and selling

You're exactly who KarmaCruze is built for. Tell us a bit more about your selling side.

ON THE SELLING SIDE, WHICH FITS?

Not right now — just following along

You'll stay on the waitlist and hear about updates, but your signup won't count toward your region's unlock threshold. No hard feelings — come back when the time is right.

Got it — you're locked in as a seller.

Your signup counts toward your region's unlock threshold. Share your link to help your area unlock faster.

Where reputation is your currency.
Buy and sell cars without a doubt.

Where we are — and where we're going.

The platform that earns trust
instead of assuming it.

Trust isn't just protection. It's leverage.

See what your score would look like — right now.

Where is KarmaCruze launching first?

How are you planning to use KarmaCruze?

Be part of Wave 1.

Where reputation is your currency.Buy and sell cars without a doubt.

Where we are — and where we're going.

The platform that earns trustinstead of assuming it.

Trust isn't just protection. It's leverage.

See what your score would look like — right now.

Where is KarmaCruze launching first?

How are you planning to use KarmaCruze?

Be part of Wave 1.

Where reputation is your currency.
Buy and sell cars without a doubt.

The platform that earns trust
instead of assuming it.