Stablecoin escrow
Vaultion is a non-custodial stablecoin escrow service — escrows are settled in stablecoins, dollar-pegged tokens that hold their value while a deal is open. Lock USDC, USDT, DAI, or PYUSD in an open-source contract and release only on agreement, or let a ruling decide — Kleros jurors or a Vaultion reviewer on Ethereum, a Vaultion reviewer elsewhere.
Four ways to hold the deal
Regulated US issuer (Circle) with publicly attested reserves — the institutional default for on-chain dollars.
The most widely used and most liquid stablecoin — the easiest to move in and out of, almost anywhere.
Fully decentralized and crypto-collateralized — no single issuer can pause it. Pairs naturally with non-custodial escrow.
Backed by PayPal and issued by regulated Paxos — a familiar bridge for users coming from traditional finance.
Why stablecoins for escrow
Stable value
A deal priced at 1,000 USDC is still worth about 1,000 dollars at release — no price swings between locking the funds and settling.
Verifiable on-chain
Every supported stablecoin is a standard ERC-20. Anyone can read the locked balance on the block explorer while the deal is open.
Widely accepted
Stablecoins move easily between wallets, exchanges, and chains, so both parties can cash out whichever way they prefer.
Frequently asked
Is there a stablecoin escrow service?
Yes — Vaultion is a non-custodial stablecoin escrow service supporting USDC, USDT, DAI, and PYUSD. The funds are held by an open-source smart contract rather than by Vaultion, and released on agreement or by a dispute ruling. You can verify the locked balance on-chain at any time, so no provider ever takes custody of your money.
Which stablecoin should I use for escrow?
Any of the four works identically inside the escrow. Pick the one you and your counterparty both hold and trust: USDC or PYUSD for regulated-issuer assurance, USDT for the widest liquidity, or DAI if you prefer a fully decentralized asset.
Does the stablecoin I choose change how the escrow works?
No. The mechanics — lock, release, refund, dispute, and ruling — are the same for every supported token. Only the asset held in the contract differs.
Are stablecoins safe to hold in escrow?
The escrow contract holds the tokens, not Vaultion, and you can verify the locked balance on-chain at any time. Each supported stablecoin is a standard ERC-20 from a known issuer.
Do fees differ by stablecoin?
No. The tiered platform fee is based on the size of the deal, not the coin. Kleros arbitration is paid separately in ETH, and only if a dispute is raised.
Lock a deal in stablecoins
Pick your stablecoin during setup. Funds stay locked in the contract until the deal is done or arbitration decides.
Create an escrow