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# Escrows

REST operate methods — build unsigned XDR, sign with your wallet, then send.

Operate methods call Core **build** endpoints. Each returns an **unsigned** XDR. You sign it, then submit with `sendTransaction`.

Import from `@trustless-work/escrow-js` or `@trustless-work/escrow-js/rest`.

### Methods

| Method                        | Action                                                 |
| ----------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ |
| `deployEscrow`                | Create escrow (`unsignedXdr` + predicted `contractId`) |
| `fundEscrow`                  | Fund                                                   |
| `updateEscrow`                | Update properties                                      |
| `changeMilestoneStatus`       | Status / evidence (batch)                              |
| `approveMilestones`           | Approve (batch)                                        |
| `approveAndReleaseMilestones` | Approve + release (multi-release)                      |
| `manageMilestones`            | Add / edit milestones                                  |
| `releaseFunds`                | Release                                                |
| `startDispute`                | Start dispute                                          |
| `resolveDispute`              | Resolve dispute (distributions)                        |
| `withdrawRemainingFunds`      | Withdraw remaining                                     |

{% hint style="info" %}
Most operate methods take `(payload, type)` where `type` is `"single-release"` | `"multi-release"`. Multi-only helpers (`approveAndReleaseMilestones`, `releaseMilestones`, `disputeMilestones`) omit the type argument.
{% endhint %}

### Pattern

```ts
const { unsignedXdr } = await client.rest.fundEscrow(payload, "single-release");
const signedXdr = await signWithWallet(unsignedXdr);
const result = await client.rest.sendTransaction(signedXdr);
```

### Response types

| Step         | Type                                                           |
| ------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Deploy build | `DeployEscrowResponse` → `{ unsignedXdr, txHash, contractId }` |
| Other builds | `BuildTransactionResponse` → `{ unsignedXdr, txHash }`         |
| Submit       | `SendTransactionResponse`                                      |

Error handling: Errors. Payload types: Types.


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