> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.trustlesswork.com/trustless-work/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.trustlesswork.com/trustless-work/v2-en/api-rest/deploy.md).

# Single Release Escrow

Single-release locks the full amount and settles it in **one release**: once every milestone is approved, a release signer pays the whole escrow out to the receiver.

{% hint style="info" %}
Want milestone-by-milestone payouts instead? Use the Multi Release Escrow.
{% endhint %}

### Setup

* [Deploy](/trustless-work/v2-en/api-rest/deploy/initialize-escrow.md) — create the escrow and define its properties.
* [Fund Escrow](/trustless-work/v2-en/api-rest/deploy/fund-escrow.md) — lock the funds.

### Progress and updates

* [Change Milestone Status](/trustless-work/v2-en/api-rest/deploy/change-milestone-status.md) — the service provider reports progress.
* [Approve Milestones](/trustless-work/v2-en/api-rest/deploy/change-milestone-flag.md) — approvers confirm completion.
* [Approve and Release Milestones](/trustless-work/v2-en/api-rest/deploy/approve-and-release-milestones.md) — approve and settle in one atomic transaction.
* [Manage Milestones](/trustless-work/v2-en/api-rest/deploy/manage-milestones.md) — the admin adds milestones or edits descriptions.
* [Update Escrow](/trustless-work/v2-en/api-rest/deploy/update-escrow-properties.md) — the admin replaces escrow properties.

### Settlement and disputes

* [Release Funds](/trustless-work/v2-en/api-rest/deploy/release-funds.md) — pay the escrow out to the receiver.
* [Dispute Escrow](/trustless-work/v2-en/api-rest/deploy/change-dispute-flag.md) — freeze the escrow pending resolution.
* [Resolve Dispute](/trustless-work/v2-en/api-rest/deploy/resolving-disputes.md) — the dispute resolver distributes the funds.
* [Withdraw Remaining Funds](/trustless-work/v2-en/api-rest/deploy/withdraw-remaining-funds.md) — recover leftovers after settlement.

### Maintenance and on-chain reads

* [Extend TTL](/trustless-work/v2-en/api-rest/deploy/extend-ttl.md) — keep the contract storage alive.
* [Get Escrow](/trustless-work/v2-en/api-rest/deploy/get-escrow.md) — authoritative state, straight from the contract.
* [Get Escrow Balances](/trustless-work/v2-en/api-rest/deploy/get-escrow-balances.md) — chain balances for up to 20 escrows.

***

Every write endpoint returns an **unsigned XDR**: you sign it locally and submit it via [Send Transaction](/trustless-work/v2-en/api-rest/stellar/send-transaction.md). For lists, dashboards and history, use the [read-model endpoints](/trustless-work/v2-en/api-rest/escrows/list-escrows.md).


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