Escrow Types

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🧱 Escrow Types

Trustless Work supports multiple escrow types, each tailored for different workflows. Whether you're building a marketplace, a grant platform, or a gig app, choosing the right escrow logic helps you balance simplicity, flexibility, and trust.

🔎 Looking for schemas and technical configs? Explore the schemas directory →

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🟢 Single-Release Escrow

Best for: Simple transactions with a one-time approval and release. Ideal for freelance jobs, digital goods, or payouts that don’t require multiple steps.

How it works:

1. Funds are deposited once.

2. A single milestone is marked as completed.

3. Upon approval, the full amount is released.

Why use it?

• ✅ Fastest to integrate

• ✅ Minimal logic

• ✅ Works well for solo builders and MVPs

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🟠 Multi-Release Escrow

Best for: Projects with multiple milestones, stages, or partial payouts—like grant disbursements, multi-part gigs, or staged deliveries.

How it works:

1. Funds can be deposited upfront or in parts.

2. Multiple milestones are marked and reviewed.

3. Funds are released incrementally as each milestone is approved.

Why use it?

• ✅ More control and flexibility

• ✅ Supports complex workflows

• ✅ Enables trust without overcommitting funds

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🧪 Quickstart Tips

• Use Single-Release to get started fast.

• Upgrade to Multi-Release when you need milestone-based control.

• All escrows are non-custodial, programmable, and stablecoin-native.