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A little guidance. A clearer next step.
Learn how agreements, escrow, wallets, fees, and delivery reviews work in Compenset.
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Knowledge base
Find your next step.
Practical guides to setting up a project, managing payments, and keeping work moving.
Getting started
How to fund an escrow
Set your agreement, confirm the amount, and lock the budget on-chain before work starts.
Read article 3 min readEscrow basics
Approve a delivery or ask for changes
What to do after delivery, whether the work is ready to approve or needs changes.
Read article 4 min readWallets & payments
Wallets, Polygon, and USDC
The practical basics for linking a wallet and settling a project payment.
Read article 3 min readFees & billing
Understand fees and your payment total
See the platform fee before funding and understand where network costs appear.
Read article 2 min readEscrow basics
Use milestones for larger projects
Break a long engagement into reviewable stages with a payment attached to each one.
Read article 3 min readFrequently asked
Quick answers
Does Compenset hold my funds?
No. Funds are locked in a non-custodial smart contract on Polygon. Compenset helps you create and manage the agreement, but does not custody the escrow balance.
When does the freelancer get paid?
The payout is released after the buyer approves the agreed work. For larger projects, milestones can be released as each stage is accepted.
What happens if work is not delivered as agreed?
Talk it through first, and the buyer can request a revision. If the two sides still cannot agree, the order’s Resolution Center is where to ask to cancel or, if it comes to that, for a human arbiter. Funds stay in escrow throughout.
Do freelancers need crypto experience?
Freelancers need a compatible wallet to receive a payout. Compenset is designed to keep the agreement and payment steps straightforward.
What does it cost?
Compenset uses a 5% platform fee, shown before funding. Your wallet may also show a small network fee for the on-chain transaction.
Can I bring a freelancer I already work with?
Yes. Compenset is a payment and escrow layer, not a freelancer marketplace. You can use it with people you already know and trust.
Ready when you are
A safer payment starts with a clear agreement.
When you are ready, create an account and set up your first protected project payment.
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