Escrow crypto milestones, release stable fiat payroll for web3 contractors.
Web3 SaaS bootstrappers struggle with unreliable crypto payroll systems and lack of stable fiat options for paying international remote contractors.
PayPulse escrows crypto for project milestones, verifies completion via simple proofs, then instantly converts and pays out fiat to contractors worldwide. Ideal for bootstrapped web3 SaaS avoiding disputes and volatility in payments. Founders control releases, contractors get guaranteed fiat.
Founders bootstrapping web3 SaaS companies with fully remote international contractor teams
Milestone escrow with on-chain proof verification, fiat release only on approval—reduces disputes by 90%.
edgy
Lock crypto against milestones.
Submit Git commits or on-chain tx proofs.
Founder reviews and releases.
Auto-convert escrow to fiat payout.
Simple mediation queue.
Visual milestone tracker.
Monthly auto-setup.
Public verifiable escrow logs.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| owner_id | uuid | No |
| contractor_id | uuid | No |
| escrow_amount | int | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| project_id | uuid | No |
| title | text | No |
| escrow_alloc | int | No |
| status | text | No |
| proof_url | text | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| milestone_id | uuid | No |
| fiat_amount | int | No |
| released_at | timestamp | Yes |
Relationships:
/api/projectsCreate escrow project
/api/milestones/:id/proofSubmit proof
/api/milestones/:id/releaseApprove release
/api/dashboardProject statuses
/api/disputesFile dispute
3 milestones
50k USD escrowed
Unlimited
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 60 | 2% | $74 | $888 |
| Month 6 | 400 | 4% | $592 | $7,104 |
No disputes, no volatility. Lock funds, verify work, release stable pay.
Share in web3 freelance Discords and Twitter #web3jobs, run giveaway for first 3 projects with free Pro. Collect feedback via Typeform post-payout.
Global pay
No escrow or web3
Milestone-focused for projects
Secure holds
Fiat only, slow
Crypto in, fiat out fast
Data from escrows builds dispute prediction AI for faster approvals.
Web3 project-based work rising, need trustless yet fiat-stable payments.
On-chain verification failures
Hybrid proof (URL + optional chain)
Preference for full crypto
Tier for crypto release option
Escrow liability
User agreements + insurance
Success: 50 signups
Success: 100% completion
Success: 20% referral growth
Other validated startup ideas you might find interesting
Instant access to affordable agritech hardware suppliers for student crop monitoring prototypes
Validate crop monitoring app demand from small farmers before building – zero cost surveys
Drop-ship agritech hardware prototypes to farmers for real-world app testing
Stand out in the crowded AI market with AI-powered positioning that converts browsers to buyers.
Launch your AI productivity tool like a pro with automated campaigns that drive real users.
Swap targeted users with other AI indie hackers—no ads, just mutual growth.