Trustless Work
  • Welcome
    • Why Escrows Matter
    • 🛤️Our Journey so Far
      • 🤔The Problem: Origins of Trustless Work
      • 👾The team comes together
      • 💡The Solution: Escrows
      • 🏆Key Milestones
        • 🌠DraperU Stellar Astro Hacker House: A Pivotal Moment
        • Launching the API V1 at ETH Pura Vida Hackathon
      • 🚀Current Programs
        • 🌟DraperU Embark Program
        • 💻OD Hack Campaigns
      • 🛠️Vertical Development
      • 🔮Future Vision
  • 📌Start Here
    • ☀️About Trustless Work
      • Vision and Mission
      • Team
  • ⚒️Understanding Smart Escrows
    • 🥸Smart Escrow Design
      • What does a Smart Escrow "look like"?
      • Roles in Trustless Work
      • Escrow Lifecycle
        • Initiation Phase
        • Funding Phase
        • Complete phase
        • Approval phase
        • Release phase
        • Dispute Resolution
    • 💵USDC: The Stablecoin Powering Trustless Work
    • 🌟Stellar & Soroban: The Backbone of Trustless Work
  • 💻Developer Resources
    • 🚀Smart Escrow API
    • Quickstart
      • Integration Demo Project
        • Getting Started
        • Entities
        • Configuration
        • Context API
        • Wallet Setup
        • Trustlines
        • Services
        • Helpers
        • Error Handling
        • Forms
          • Initialize Escrow
          • Fund Escrow
          • Get Escrow
          • Get Multiple Escrow Balances
          • Resolve Dispute
          • Change Milestone Status
          • Change Milestone Flag
          • Change Dispute Flag
          • Release Funds
          • Update Escrow
        • UI Components
          • Pages
          • Cards
          • Tabs
          • Utils
      • dApp locally
      • API Fundamental Code
    • API Reference
      • Introduction
      • Authentication
        • Request Api Key
      • Deploy
        • Initialize Escrow
      • Escrows
        • Schema
        • Fund Escrow
        • Get Escrow by Contract ID
        • Resolve Dispute
        • Change Milestone Status
        • Change Milestone Flag
        • Change Dispute Flag
        • Release Funds
        • Update escrow properties
      • Helpers
        • Set Trustline
        • Send Transaction
        • Get Multiple Escrow Balance
    • 🧰Essential Tools for Developers
      • Stellar Wallets
        • Freighter Wallet
        • Albedo Wallet
        • xBull Wallet
        • Rabet Wallet
        • Lobstr Wallet
        • Hana Wallet
        • Additional Resources
        • Troubleshooting & FAQs
      • How to Get Testnet Tokens
  • 🌍Use Cases by Industry
    • Marketplaces & E-commerce
    • Grants, Bounties, and Hackathons
    • P2P Exchanges and OTC Desks
    • Security Deposits
    • Milestone-based Freelance & Contract Work
    • Crowdfunding & Pre-orders
    • DAO Treasury & Working Group Budgets
    • Education & Online Courses
    • Subscription + Performance-based Retainers
  • 🤖Using the dApp
    • Step 1: Accessing the Trustless Work Dapp and Logging In
    • Step 2: Creating a Profile and Requesting an API Key
    • Step 3: Creating an Escrow
    • Step 4: Funding an Escrow
    • Step 5: Marking a Milestone as Done ✅
    • Step 6: Approving the Milestone
    • Step 7: Releasing the Payment
    • Resolving Disputes
  • 🏴‍☠️Community
    • 🌎Spotlight: Kindfi
    • 🛣️Roadmap: The Journey Ahead
    • Contributor's Guide
    • 📂Open-Source Templates & Developer Tools
  • ✒️Background & Theory
    • 📘Core Concepts & Escrow Glossary
    • 🎒Historical Context
      • 📜Escrow History:
        • 🗿Ancient to Colonial Era
        • 🏦Banking Era (19th - 20th Century)
        • 💻The Digital Era and Online Escrow
      • ⛓️Blockchain Era: Smart Escrows
  • Links
    • ⚒️Trustless Work dApp
    • 🌐Trustless Work Website
    • 📣Telegram Chat
    • 💎Only Dust Profile
    • 👩‍💻Swagger for API
    • 📜Github
  • 📢Appendices
    • Contact and Support
    • Notion for Startups
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  1. Understanding Smart Escrows

USDC: The Stablecoin Powering Trustless Work

At Trustless Work, we use USDC to provide a secure and stable medium of exchange for all escrow transactions. USDC is a USD-backed stablecoin that ensures your funds are safe, predictable, and easy to transact with, providing a reliable bridge between traditional finance and blockchain technology.

Why USDC?

Stability and Reliability 📊

  • Pegged to the U.S. Dollar: USDC is a stablecoin backed by reserves of U.S. dollars. This means that for every USDC in circulation, there is a corresponding dollar held in reserve, ensuring that the value of USDC remains stable and predictable.

  • Ideal for Escrows: Stability is crucial when dealing with escrow transactions, as it ensures that the value of the funds held in escrow does not fluctuate unexpectedly, providing peace of mind for both parties.

Instant, Low-Cost Transactions ⚡

  • Built on Stellar: Our escrows use USDC on the Stellar blockchain, which means low transaction fees and fast settlement times. Traditional financial rails can be slow and expensive—USDC on Stellar provides a scalable solution to process payments in seconds with minimal cost.

  • No Banking Delays: Unlike traditional bank transfers, USDC transactions are completed in seconds, without the delays associated with banking hours, cross-border restrictions, or manual intervention.

Global Accessibility 🌍

  • Borderless Payments: With USDC, you can participate in transactions globally, without the need to convert currencies or deal with high international fees. This makes Trustless Work a perfect solution for freelancers, businesses, and marketplaces operating across borders.

  • Supports Emerging Markets: By using USDC, we enable participation from countries where access to stable banking may be limited. This inclusion provides new opportunities for businesses and individuals worldwide.

How USDC Fits into Trustless Work's Ecosystem 🔄

  • Escrow Creation: When escrows are created through Trustless Work, funds are securely held in USDC. This ensures that the value remains stable throughout the escrow lifecycle, eliminating the risks of currency fluctuations.

  • Fund Management and Release: When milestones are met or contract terms are fulfilled, USDC is used to release the funds, offering a transparent and traceable settlement process on the blockchain.

  • Partner Integrations: Our Stellar Partner Network makes it easy to convert USDC to fiat or use it directly for payments. The flexibility of USDC allows you to either use it for future blockchain transactions or convert it to your local currency when needed.

Key Benefits of Using USDC in Escrows

  • Security: Funds are fully backed and auditable, ensuring complete security.

  • Fast Settlement: No delays, no waiting—instant payments.

  • No Volatility: Unlike cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, USDC is designed to maintain a stable value, making it ideal for contractual payments.


Trustless Work and USDC together provide a stable, efficient, and secure escrow solution for the digital economy. Start building today!

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