Sudo Escrow
Settle deals through code, not promises.
Lock funds in an audited smart contract until both sides are happy. If anything goes wrong, the validator network — not customer support — decides.
$48M
Settled
0
Funds lost
98.4%
Resolved without dispute
11h
Median dispute time
Locked in escrow
1,200.00 USDC
0x7ef…b21 · Sudo Escrow v3 · audited by Trail of Bits
Buyer funds escrow
Tx 0x2a..91
Seller delivers work
3 attached files
- live
Validators verify
3 of 5 voted
Funds released
Auto on majority vote
5 validators
selected at random · hidden
Majority vote
3-of-5 releases funds
The flow
Fund. Deliver. Release.
Open an escrow from any chat. The buyer funds it, the seller delivers, and either side confirms release. If they don't agree, validators take over.
- Live status card stays in the chat thread
- Both sides can preview the contract source
- Partial release supported — close as you go
- Auto-release after timelock if neither side acts
5 validators selected from the active set. Identities hidden. Votes revealed only after the commit window closes.
Tally
commit window 14:23
Majority threshold reached — funds will be released to seller on window close.
Hidden validators
A jury you can't bribe — because you can't see it.
When disputed, Sudo Escrow forms a panel of 3, 5 or 7 validators, drawn at random from the active set. Their identities stay sealed during the vote, and majority decides.
- Validator identities sealed via commit-reveal voting
- Always odd-numbered — no ties, no deadlocks
- Validators slashed for absence or bad-faith votes
- All votes & rationales recorded on-chain after reveal
What it ships with
Escrow built like a real product
Audited contracts
Sudo Escrow v3 audited by Trail of Bits, Spearbit and Code4rena. All reports public.
Multi-token
Escrow ETH, BTC (wrapped), USDC, USDT, DAI, SUDO or any ERC-20 you choose.
Milestone splits
Release funds in phases — 30 % on draft, 70 % on delivery.
Configurable timelock
Set a 24h, 7d or custom window before funds are auto-released or refunded.
Hidden validators
Disputes go to a random odd-numbered panel whose identities stay sealed during voting.
Chat-native
Open, fund and resolve an escrow without leaving the conversation.
How it works
From handshake to settled — step by step
- 01
Open the escrow
Either party tabs /escrow in chat. Pick the token, amount, timelock and milestones. - 02
Buyer funds the contract
Funds move from the buyer's wallet straight into the audited Sudo Escrow contract — never Sudo's wallet. - 03
Seller delivers
Files, links or on-chain proofs are attached to the escrow card. Buyer reviews. - 04
Release, or dispute
If both parties agree, funds release in one signature. If not, the validator panel votes. Majority wins.
When to use it
Built for every deal you'd shake hands on
Freelance gigs
Pay devs, designers and writers without paypal disputes or invoice ghosting.
OTC swaps
Trade tokens off-exchange without trusting the other side's wallet.
Group purchases
Pool funds for an NFT, a domain or a SaaS subscription. Refund if it falls through.
Bounties & quests
Lock the prize before posting. Validators verify completion.
Equipment rentals
Hold a deposit, release on safe return — all programmable.
Ticket presales
Refund automatically if the event is cancelled or fails minimum signups.
Sudo Escrow vs the alternatives
What makes it different
| Feature | Sudo | Bank wire | Stripe | Centralised escrow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-custodial | ||||
| Settles in <2s | ||||
| On-chain auditable | ||||
| Programmable milestones | Limited | |||
| Dispute resolution | Validator vote | None | Chargeback | Lawyer |
| Crypto-native tokens | ||||
| Fees | 0.5% (capped) | $25 wire | 2.9% + 30¢ | 1–5% |
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