Intermediate · 9 min read

Escrow Systems Explained

Traditional, multisig, and dispute resolution mechanics on darknet markets.

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Escrow exists to reduce counterparty risk, not eliminate it. Platform escrow trusts admins; multisig distributes trust; finalize-early trades shift risk back to buyers.

Dispute Reality

Bring evidence. Markets increasingly behave like ticket systems, not friendship networks.