Protocol for Milestone-Based Agreements

A Promise That
Keeps Itself

Imagine a contract that holds the money and only releases it when the work is actually done. No middleman. No chasing payments. Just code.

How It Works

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1. Agree

"I will pay you $1,000 if you build this website feature."

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2. Lock

The money is locked in a smart safe (escrow). You see it's there, but I can't touch it.

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3. Release

You finish the work. The safe checks if it's done (using Oracles) and automatically pays you.

Example Workflow

Working with Freelancers

A perfect use-case for "Delivery" mode. Like Upwork, but you keep 95% of the value and control the rules.

STEP 1

Define Milestones

"1. Design (30%)", "2. Frontend (30%)", "3. Backend (40%)"

STEP 2

Set Proof

How do we know it's done? e.g., "Link to Figma file" or "Github PR merged".

STEP 3

Deposit Funds

Client sends crypto/stablecoins to the contract. Executor sees funds are secure.

STEP 4

Verify Work

Work is submitted. Automated systems (Oracles) or the Client verifies it.

STEP 5

Get Paid

Smart contract instantly sends the 30% for that milestone. Repeat.

Flexible Modes

3 Ways to Use It

Tokenized Promise adapts to your deal structure.

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Delivery

For services, products, and freelance work.

  • • Client & Executor
  • • Pay per milestone completion
  • • Ideal for: Upwork-style jobs, agencies
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Equity

For startup fundraising and investment.

  • • Investor & Founder
  • • Unlock investment in tranches
  • • Ideal for: SAFE/SAFT, Angel rounds
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Revshare

For partnerships and performance marketing.

  • • Partner & Operator
  • • Auto-split incoming revenue
  • • Ideal for: Marketing affiliates, Co-founders
Live Demo

See It In Action

Real-time state visualization of active contracts.

contract.view(state)
Active Contract
Integrations

Connect Your Tools

We use "Oracles" to check if work is done. Connect the apps you already use.

GitHub
GitHub
Code & PRs
Stripe
Stripe
Revenue & Payments
Vercel
Vercel
Deployments
Google Analytics
Google Analytics
Traffic & Users
Shopify
Shopify
E-commerce Sales
HubSpot
HubSpot
CRM & Deals
Jira
Jira
Project Status
Linear
Linear
Issue Tracking

+ Figma, QuickBooks, Mixpanel, Chainlink, and Custom APIs

Beyond "Just a Link"

How do you know the work is actually done? Subjective milestones like "Better Design" or "Marketing Push" need concrete, data-driven proof. We verify the outcome across any domain.

1

Granular Decomposition

Don't just check "Task Done". Check "HTTP 200", "Figma Assets Exported", or "Ad Campaign Active".

2

Automated Agent Testing

Our AI agents can login to apps, click through prototypes, or verify tracking pixels on a landing page.

3

CI/CD & Integration Proof

Link payment to success logs: CircleCI builds, Vercel deployments, or Stripe payment events.

Safety & Disputes

What happens if things go wrong? We provide a clear, layered escalation path from code to court.

Level 1
💬

Direct Negotiation

We encourage parties to resolve minor issues directly. Funds remain locked until both sign off.

Level 2
⚖️

Neutral Arbiter

Escalate to a mutually chosen human or AI arbiter. Arbiters hold a key to resolve deadlocks for a reward.

Level 3
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Legal Fallback

Tokenized Promises can be wrapped in legal frameworks (e.g., Wyoming DAO LLCs), allowing enforcement in traditional courts.

Comparison

Why Tokenized Promise?

See how we stack up against traditional platforms.

Feature Tokenized Promise Freelance Platforms Traditional Escrow
Fees 5% Flat 10-20% High Setup + Fees
Trust Mechanism Smart Contract Code Centralized Company Lawyers / Agents
Payout Speed Instant (Automated) 5-14 Days Manual Release
Dispute Resolution Configurable / Arbiter Platform Support Legal Action
Control Non-Custodial Custodial Wallet Custodial Account
LIMITED TIME OFFER

Early Adopter Pricing

Valid until smart contract audits verify our claims

Custom
Issuance Fee

One-time fee per contract deployment (Standard Template). Contact us for pricing.

5%
Success Fee

Applied only on the first milestone payout.

Custom governance controls available (quoted separately)
Fee can be split between parties
Network fees (gas) are covered by the sender (customizable).
Pricing will be revised after smart contract audits are completed.

Ready to Start?

Secure your next deal with code, not just a handshake.

Athanor