What is a Middleman? A middleman is a trusted 3rd party who has built a solid reputation within the community, and has experience and trust with millions of dollars transacted across thousands of deals throughout the years. A middleman's role is to overlook and ensure the safety & fairness of a deal. How a middleman deal goes: 1) Buyer sends middleman funds 2) Seller sends buyer info of product / delivers service 3) Buyer secures & confirms that the product/service has been delivered 4) Middleman releases the funds to the seller