Why domains need escrow
A domain transfer cannot easily be reversed, and there is no physical item to inspect. A buyer paying first risks a non-transfer; a seller transferring first risks non-payment. Escrow resolves the standoff.
The escrow process for domains
- Buyer funds escrow with the agreed amount
- Seller initiates the domain transfer to the buyer’s registrar
- Buyer confirms the domain is in their account and control
- Funds released to the seller on confirmation
Beyond domains
The same model protects other digital assets — established websites, apps, social accounts and online businesses — where value is real but there is nothing physical to hold.
