I've actually considered something like this. An idea of my own is creating a true marketplace for talent where everyone starts at a $1/hr for contract remote

I've actually considered something like this. An idea of my own is creating a true marketplace for talent where everyone starts at a $1/hr for contract remote work, but the rate goes up by $x/hr for every hour that's booked in advance. Things would eventually balance out where there would be a balance of the rate with the 'pre-booked' time. Even if a person were to start at $1/hr, their hourly rate would either stall out or reach $40/hr by the end of the week. If anyone would like to work on this kind of thing with me, feel free to get in touch. Who knows, it might actually get some traction.