Help center
Clear answers for every step of a protected payment.
Learn how agreements, escrow, wallets, fees, and delivery reviews work in Compenset.
Knowledge base
Start with the practical stuff.
Getting started
How to fund an escrow
Set your agreement, confirm the amount, and lock the budget on-chain before work starts.
Read article →Escrow basics
Release a payment or raise a dispute
What to do after delivery, whether the work is ready to approve or needs review.
Read article →Wallets & payments
Wallets, Polygon, and USDC
The practical basics for linking a wallet and settling a project payment.
Read article →Fees & billing
Understand fees and your payment total
See the platform fee before funding and understand where network costs appear.
Read article →Escrow basics
Use milestones for larger projects
Break a long engagement into reviewable stages with a payment attached to each one.
Read article →Frequently 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?+
The buyer can raise a dispute from the agreement. Funds remain protected while the issue is reviewed, and both sides can provide relevant context.
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.
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