# Introduction

## Secure, Trust-Minimized Escrow for Web3 Freelancers

dotEscrow is a decentralized escrow platform built on Polkadot that enables secure, trust-minimized transactions between freelancers and clients using USDT stablecoins. The platform facilitates milestone-based payments, dispute resolution, and secure wallet connections without requiring traditional intermediaries.\
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dotEscrow makes Web3 freelancing safe and affordable by securing payments in non-custodial smart contracts that protect both parties from non-payment and non-delivery risks.

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#### Key Differences:

* Trust-minimized (smart contract-based)
* Non-custodial (you control your funds)
* Stable payments (USDT stablecoins)
* Milestone-based payments
* Low fees (0.5-1%)

#### Why use doEscrow

* ❌ High fees (8-12%) → ✅ Low fees (0.5-1%)
* ❌ Slow settlements (3-5 days) → ✅ Fast releases (minutes)
* ❌ Payment volatility → ✅ USDT stability
* ❌ Trust issues → ✅ Smart contract security
* ❌ No protection → ✅ Built-in dispute resolution

#### Use case scenerio

* Web3 development projects
* Design and creative work
* Technical consulting
* Long-term project contracts and many more