Escrow

Explanation

In P2P trading, escrow helps protect both sides: the buyer’s payment is matched with the seller’s asset, and the asset is released once the trade requirements are satisfied.

Why it matters

• It reduces “pay and run” risk by tying the asset release to the trade flow.
• It makes disputes resolvable because the platform can verify steps and evidence.
• It lets you trade with strangers more safely than off-platform deals.

Examples

• “Escrow is holding the crypto until payment is confirmed.”
• “Don’t release from escrow until you have final proof of payment.”

Common mistakes

• Releasing escrow due to pressure before payment is final.
• Moving chat or payment off-platform (hard to prove in disputes).
• Ignoring the trade instructions for proof/notes.

Safety tips

• Keep all communication on-platform.
• Release only after you can prove the payment is final.
• Collect clear proof of payment (receipts, timestamps).