One escrow flow, six kinds of deals
The fund → code → confirm → deliver → release sequence stays the same. What changes is the kind of trade it's protecting.
Freelance & digital services
Design, development, copywriting, video editing, consulting any service where deliverables can be reviewed before payment. The buyer funds the contract upfront, and the freelancer is guaranteed payment the moment work is approved.
See the flow for thisBest for
- First-time client/freelancer relationships
- Fixed-scope project work
- Cross-border payments without a bank
Best for
- Electronics, hardware, collectibles
- High-ticket items shipped long distance
- Marketplace sellers without buyer protection
Physical goods escrow
Buying hardware, electronics, or any shipped product from a seller you don't know? Funds stay locked until you confirm the item arrived in the condition agreed protecting buyers from non-delivery and sellers from chargebacks.
See the flow for thisP2P crypto-for-goods trade
Two individuals, a deal worth real money, and no prior history. Dronotix acts as the neutral wallet so neither side has to send first common for OTC crypto trades, rare goods, or private sales arranged outside a marketplace.
See the flow for thisBest for
- Stranger-to-stranger deals
- Deals sourced from forums or social media
- Higher-value one-off trades
Additional escrow services
Domain & digital asset transfer
Domains, social accounts, in-game assets, and software licenses held until ownership transfer is confirmed on the receiving end.
Vendor & supplier contracts
Ongoing supplier relationships with milestone-based releases fund per batch, confirm per delivery, release per milestone.
Dispute mediation
When buyer and vendor can't agree, Dronotix reviews contract terms and submitted evidence before deciding how funds are released.
Escrow fees, by contract size
One flat fee structure, paid from the escrowed funds at release no subscriptions, no hidden charges.
| Contract value | Escrow fee | Paid by | Settlement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $500 | 3.0% | Split (buyer/vendor) | On release |
| $500 – $5,000 | 2.0% | Split (buyer/vendor) | On release |
| $5,000 – $25,000 | 1.25% | Split (buyer/vendor) | On release |
| $25,000+ | Custom | Negotiated | Milestone-based |
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