Pledge Contract: Unlock Trustless Business Transactions

Introduction

In the world of business, trust is paramount, but what if you could conduct transactions without relying on trust alone? Introducing the Pledge Contract, a groundbreaking contract from Contract Foundry that enables trustless transactions between parties. This innovative contract facilitates seamless fund operations under clear conditions, empowering businesses to engage confidently.

What Is the Pledge Contract?

The Pledge Contract is designed for business transactions between two parties, creating a secure environment where trust is not a prerequisite. Whether you’re a service provider or a customer, this contract supports all business relationship models. It allows parties to transfer funds based on predefined conditions, ensuring that both sides are protected throughout the transaction.

Key Benefits of the Pledge Contract

1. Trustless Environment: No need to rely on mutual trust; the contract enforces conditions for fund transfer.
2. Flexible Fund Operations: Parties can manage funds through a series of status changes, offering complete control over transactions.
3. Rollback Options: Customers can reclaim funds if conditions aren’t met, safeguarding their investments.

Conditions for Fund Movement:

1. When the Contract Is Funded: Once the customer deposits the agreed amount into the contract, the funds are securely held in the contract’s balance. Neither party can access the funds until further conditions are met.
2. Service Status: “Wait for Accept”: In this status, the service provider can either accept or cancel the contract.
3. Customer can Roll Back Funds: If the service status is still in “Wait to Accept” and no progress has been made, the customer has the right to roll back (refund) the funds before the service provider accepts the contract and changes the status to “On Process.”
4. Service Status: “On Process”: Once the service provider accepts the contract and updates the status to “On Process,” the funds are locked within the contract. Neither the customer nor the service provider can access or transfer the funds until the service is completed.
5. Service Status: “Done”: Only the customer can set the service status to “Done.” When this happens, the funds are released to the service provider. This ensures that the service has been delivered to the customer’s satisfaction before the provider can collect the funds.
6. Service Cancellation by Service Provider:If the service provider cancels the contract while the status is “On Process” or “Wait for Accept,” the customer has the option to roll back the funds and reclaim the balance held in the contract.
7. Contract Deadline (If Applicable):If the contract includes a deadline and the deadline passes without the task being marked as “Done,” the customer can roll back the funds, assuming the service has not been completed in time.
8. Incomplete Payment: If the service price was not fully paid upfront, the service provider will not be able to collect the funds even if the service status is set to “Done.” The balance must be complete for the service provider to access the payment.

How to Use the Pledge Contract

Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating and utilizing the Pledge Contract:

What You’ll Need:

• Your own wallet
• Customer wallet address

Steps to Create a Pledge Contract:

Choose Pledge Contract: Select the option to create a Pledge Contract in the app.

Enter Issuer Address: Write your wallet address as the issuer.

Input Customer Wallet Address: Provide the customer’s wallet address.

Fill in Contract Details: Describe your contract and set the service price.

Set Deadlines (if applicable): If your contract is expirable, define the deadlines.

Choose Blockchain Network: Select the blockchain network for deployment.

Deploy the Contract: Press the deploy button.

Enter Private Key: On the new page, enter the private key of the wallet you designated as the issuer.

Send Transaction: After the transaction dialog appears, tap send and wait for the contract to be minted. You can check the transaction status on the transactions page.

Load the Contract: Once minted, load the contract using its contract ID. Options for interaction will be accessible.

Share Contract ID: Share the contract ID with the customer for collaboration.

Example Use Case

Let’s say you’re a freelance web developer providing services to a client. By utilizing the Pledge Contract, you can ensure that funds are secured and only released upon completion of agreed tasks. If the client changes the service status to “done,” you can collect your payment. However, if the client cancels the service or the deadline passes, they can roll back their funds, ensuring their investment is protected.

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We invite you to explore the Pledge Contract and see how it can transform your business transactions. Connect with our growing community of users on Discrod and X to share your experiences and get support.

Conclusion

In an era where trust can be hard to come by, the Pledge Contract offers a reliable solution for business transactions. With clear conditions and rollback options, you can engage with confidence, knowing your funds are secure.

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