CRYPTO ESCROW
A platform for secure dealsin cryptocurrency
The platform holds funds until the contractor delivers the work, and an arbiter ensures every term of the deal is honoured
What we cover
Deals from $100up to $100,000,000
We are needed wherever there is a risk that the counterpartymay fail to meet their obligations
- 01
When work is done remotely
Development, design, advertising, consulting — the client does not pay upfront, the contractor does not work on credit
- 02
When the goods are physical
Electronics, cars, jewellery, art — funds are released only after you have accepted the goods
- 03
When manufacturing is on another continent
Purchases in China, Turkey, India — staged payments, nothing leaves the account until the shipment is confirmed
- 04
When the goods are digital
Domains, channels, online services — funds are released only after ownership has changed hands
- 05
When the deal is large
Buying a business, real estate, intellectual property — the deposit is frozen until the final documents are signed
How a deal works
Five steps
from deposit to payout
01
Setup
Create a deal on the platform and describe the scope, timeline and amount. An arbiter will then oversee the deal from start to finish
02
Deposit
The client moves funds to the escrow account. The contractor confirms they are ready to start
03
Work
The contractor carries out the agreed work. The client oversees progress and deadlines
04
Acceptance
The client reviews the result. If either side disagrees — an arbiter is brought in to resolve the dispute
05
Payout
If the terms of the deal are met, the contractor receives the funds from the escrow account to the specified crypto wallet
Two layers of protection
in any dispute
No deadlocks: either the deal closes by mutual agreement, or the dispute is settled by the lawyer, or — if the parties disagree with the lawyer's ruling — by an independent senior arbiter
Only materials recorded on the platform are considered: chat, terms, confirmations, transaction hashes
Funds are locked on the smart contract from the moment the deal starts. Once the final ruling is in — they are distributed instantly, with no input from the parties
The first review of the dispute. The lawyer studies the correspondence, evidence and terms of the deal, and issues a ruling within 48 hours
The lawyer's ruling is binding on both parties if neither side files an appeal
If one of the parties disagrees with the lawyer's ruling — the case is escalated to an independent arbiter. The second review takes up to 24 hours
The arbiter's ruling is final and is executed automatically via escrow
Risks that the lawyer and the platform cover
$18,400
$8,500
Risk 01 / 04
Outright fraud
The contractor took the advance, wiped the chat and disappeared. On-chain, recovering such funds without an escrow platform is impossible
Risk 02 / 04
Missed deadlines
The deal drags on with no reason, and you have no leverage to push the partner or claw back the deposit
Risk 03 / 04
"Toxic" assets
The risk of receiving "dirty" crypto from the client and getting a lifetime ban from your exchange or banking provider
Risk 04 / 04
Deadlocked disputes
Situations where you need an independent party to review the facts and decide who is right and who is wrong
Pricing
Transparent fee, no hidden charges
One rate covers everything. No subscriptions, hidden charges or withdrawal fees
Fee as a share of the deal amount
0%
The client pays it on deposit
What you get
Funds protection: the deposit is returned if the terms of the deal are not met
A lawyer overseeing the deal
Escrow custody of funds
AML checks on transactions
Two-level arbitration in case of dispute
Locked-in terms with the counterparty
Deals over $100,000 — custom terms. Message us on Telegram
01
What happens if I send the wrong amount?
If the amount is below what was required, the deposit is not credited — you just top up the difference. If it is above, the excess is returned to your wallet. You always have access to support via the deal chat or Telegram
02
Can I withdraw the money if I change my mind before the other side signs the deal?
Yes, and no fee is charged. However, if the lawyer has already worked on the deal (consulted, edited the spec, prepared documents, etc.), the fee will be retained
03
What if the counterparty refuses to use EscroWallet?
We have a dedicated article, "Why crypto-escrow is necessary for both sides," that you can send to the counterparty so they grasp the mechanics without you having to argue. If they still refuse after reading it — that is a strong signal: there would most likely have been a problem with them even without escrow
04
What if I disagree with the ruling of the lawyer I picked for the deal?
You file an appeal — the dispute moves to the platform's arbiter (second instance). They review the case, and their ruling is final. So the deal lawyer never closes a dispute for good — you always have one step up
05
What if the counterparty disappears after the funds hit the escrow?
Funds in the escrow wallet are locked — they go nowhere until both sides confirm fulfilment or arbitration is run. Counterparty gone → you open a dispute → the lawyer rules unilaterally → the money goes back to you
06
Who pays the fee — the client or the contractor?
By default the client pays — they create the deal and pay 3% on top. If you want the contractor to effectively cover the fee, simply create the deal with the amount reduced by 3%, and that gap covers the fee
07
Is there a minimum deal amount? And a maximum?
The minimum is $100. There is no maximum. For deals over $100,000 we offer custom terms — write to our manager and they will walk you through the options
08
What documents are needed to start a deal?
None — no passport, no identity verification. Just the documents relevant to the deal itself and the scope of work. The deal lawyer will tell you exactly what is needed at the start
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