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Common questions.
Working with us
What types of projects do you take on? ▾
We specialise in two areas: AI product development (LLM apps, agents, RAG systems, ML pipelines) and cybersecurity tooling (threat detection, SIEM dashboards, auth systems, compliance tools). We don't take on general-purpose web or mobile projects outside these verticals.
How long does a typical project take? ▾
Our average time from kickoff to first launch is 6 weeks for an MVP. More complex products take 10–16 weeks. We work in sprints with weekly demos so you're always in the loop.
Do you sign NDAs? ▾
Yes, always. We sign mutual NDAs before any detailed project discussions.
Do you work with startups outside Nigeria? ▾
Yes. We work with founders globally — primarily in Europe, North America, and across Africa. We're fully remote and async-friendly across time zones.
How do I get started? ▾
Fill in the project enquiry form at tinlance.com/contact.php. Tell us what you're building, your budget range, and timeline. We respond to every genuine enquiry within 24 hours.
Can you join our existing team? ▾
Yes — our Technical Co-Building service is designed exactly for this. We embed senior engineers into your team on a monthly retainer basis.
Do you handle the full product lifecycle or just development? ▾
Yes — we cover scoping, architecture, design, build, deployment, and post-launch support. We do not hand off half-finished products.
What is your communication style during a project? ▾
Daily async updates via Slack or email. Weekly live demos. You always know exactly what is built and what is next.
Can I see your code before paying? ▾
We share architecture plans and example work during scoping. Full codebase access comes with project commencement and NDA signing.
Pricing
What does it cost? ▾
Fixed-scope projects typically range from $10K to $80K depending on complexity. Monthly retainers start from $5K/month. For early-stage startups we also offer equity + cash arrangements on a case-by-case basis.
Do you offer payment in instalments? ▾
Yes. Standard split: 40% upfront, 30% at midpoint milestone, 30% on final delivery.
Do you accept crypto or local Nigerian payment? ▾
Yes. We accept Paystack (card, bank transfer, USSD), Stripe (international card), and bank transfer. Crypto available on request.
What payment methods do you accept? ▾
We accept Stripe (international debit/credit card), Paystack (card, bank transfer, USSD — Nigeria and Africa), LemonSqueezy (subscription billing), and NOWPayments (USDT and USDC stablecoins). We do not accept volatile crypto — stablecoins only.
ThreatFade
What is ThreatFade? ▾
ThreatFade is our own cybersecurity product — an evasion interception platform that detects C2 quieting, LOTL attacks, and GNSS jamming. It's currently in private beta. Join the waitlist at tinlance.com/threatfade.php.
How is ThreatFade different from Snort or Suricata? ▾
Snort and Suricata rely on signatures. ThreatFade uses statistical z-score analysis — it detects evasion that has no signature, including QUIC C2 and C2 quieting techniques.
Can ThreatFade integrate with my existing SIEM? ▾
Yes. ThreatFade exports in CEF, Splunk HEC, and JSON formats — compatible with Splunk, QRadar, Elastic SIEM, and any syslog-capable platform.
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