Step 3: Creating an Escrow

1. Navigate to the Escrows Section

• Click on "Escrows" in the sidebar.

• This will take you to the "Initiated Escrows" tab.

• Escrow tabs are organized by role (Approver, Service Provider, Dispute Resolver, etc.).

  • If you don’t see any escrows, it means your wallet hasn't been assigned a role yet.

📌 Tip: If you want to understand roles in escrows, refer to the Roles in Escrow Design section.

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2. Click "Create Escrow"

• This starts the Escrow Initialization Flow.

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3. Fill in Escrow Details

To configure an escrow, you need to define roles and key parameters:

✅ Title → Name your escrow. ✅ Description → A summary of the contract. ✅ Approver → Who approves milestone completion. ✅ Service Provider → The person/entity delivering the service/product. ✅ Engagement → A unique ID (e.g., invoice, contract, project ID). ✅ Platform Address → The platform receiving fees and modifying milestones. ✅ Amount → The total amount locked in escrow. ✅ Release Signer → The entity that releases funds. ✅ Dispute Resolver → Handles disputes if needed. ✅ Milestones → Conditions that must be completed & approved.

🔹 Make sure you know the wallet addresses that will play each role before proceeding!

➡️ Click "Initialize Escrow" once all details are set.

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4. Sign the Transaction

• Your wallet (Freighter, Albedo, etc.) will prompt you to confirm and sign the transaction.

• This deploys the escrow contract on Stellar Testnet.

• Once signed, the escrow is now active.

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5. Escrow Successfully Initialized!

• You will receive a confirmation pop-up with:

  • The Escrow ID.

  • A link to view the escrow on Stellar Explorer.

✅ Your escrow will now be visible in the "Initiated Escrows" tab! If you used the same wallet for all roles, it will appear across all tabs.

🚀 Next Steps:

🔹 Try creating another escrow with multiple addresses by opening a Testnet wallet in incognito mode! 🔹 Proceed to the Funding Phase – Learn how to deposit funds into your escrow.