What Is Escrow?
Escrow is a financial arrangement where a trusted third party holds funds on behalf of the buyer and seller during a transaction. The funds are only released to the seller after specific conditions are met - in the case of IPv4 transactions, typically when the RIR confirms the transfer is complete.
How Escrow Works in IPv4 Transactions
- Agreement: Buyer and seller agree on terms and sign a transfer contract
- Deposit: The buyer deposits the purchase amount into the escrow account
- Transfer initiation: With funds secured, the transfer process begins at the RIR
- RIR confirmation: The RIR processes and confirms the transfer
- Release: Upon confirmation, escrow releases funds to the seller
- Completion: Both parties have fulfilled their obligations safely
Why Escrow Is Essential
For Buyers
- Your money is protected until the transfer is actually completed
- If the seller cannot complete the transfer, you get a full refund
- Eliminates the risk of paying for addresses you never receive
For Sellers
- Confirmed funds mean you know the buyer is serious and solvent
- You are protected against payment reversal after completing the transfer
- Professional escrow adds legitimacy to the transaction
Risks of Transacting Without Escrow
- For buyers: You send money and the seller disappears, or the transfer fails and you cannot recover funds
- For sellers: You complete the transfer and the buyer's payment bounces or is reversed
- Fraud risk: Without escrow, there is no neutral party verifying the transaction
How IPv4.center Handles Escrow
At IPv4.center, escrow protection is built into our platform:
- Buyer deposits are held securely until transfer confirmation
- Multiple payment methods supported: SWIFT bank transfer, credit card (Stripe), Wise, and cryptocurrency
- Transparent process with full visibility for both parties
- Our pricing page details all costs upfront
Trade safely on our platform. Buy IPv4 or sell IPv4 with built-in escrow protection.