In the context of Binance, an escrow service is primarily used in their peer-to-peer (P2P) trading platform. Here’s how it works:
1. **Transaction Initiation**: When a buyer initiates a trade to purchase cryptocurrency from a seller on the Binance P2P platform, the specified amount of cryptocurrency is locked in escrow by Binance.
2. **Payment**: The buyer then transfers the payment directly to the seller using the agreed-upon payment method. This process is done outside the Binance platform.
3. **Confirmation**: Once the seller confirms receipt of the payment, Binance releases the escrowed cryptocurrency to the buyer’s account.
4. **Dispute Resolution**: If there is a dispute, such as the seller claiming not to have received the payment or the buyer claiming not to have received the cryptocurrency, Binance’s customer support team steps in to mediate and resolve the issue. The funds in escrow remain locked until the dispute is resolved.
Using escrow in Binance P2P ensures that both buyers and sellers are protected during the transaction, reducing the risk of fraud and enhancing trust between parties.