Escrow is not insurance

June 24, 2026

Directory tags that say Escrow mean the market claims an escrow flow. They do not mean your funds are guaranteed against every failure mode.

What escrow usually covers

Disputes between buyer and vendor when both are on the real market and funds sat in the market’s escrow system. Even then, outcomes depend on evidence and staff process.

What escrow does not cover

• Logging into a phishing clone
• Sending coins to a DM “support” wallet
• Finalize Early pressure that releases funds before delivery
• Giving away a seed phrase

FE pressure is a signal

Vendors pushing Finalize Early hard during disputes deserve extra scrutiny. Escrow exists for a reason. Read Types of Scams and Making a Purchase before you treat FE as normal.