End-to-end escrow flow — from contract creation to dispute resolution.

Role · UI/UX Design, Front-end Focus · DeFi, Accessibility, Conversion

Freelancers either pay 15–20% to a platform, or risk never getting paid. Trove lets them secure payments through smart contracts, get paid on delivery, and build on-chain reputation. 0.5% fees. No intermediary.

Escrow Creation

The client names the project, sets the amount in ALPH, adds the freelancer's address, picks a deadline, and uploads the scope of work. One page, one action. Everything needed to deploy a smart contract, nothing more.

Contract Dashboard

Once the escrow is live, both parties see the same dashboard: contract amount, required bond, total vault, wallet addresses, deadline, project files, and a full timeline of on-chain events.

The vault icon sits at the center of the layout : a visual reminder that funds are locked and protected.

Freelancer Onboarding

The freelancer receives a magic link. No account creation, no sign-up form. They connect their wallet, review the contract details, and accept. Funds are already locked, they deposit their bond to activate.

Zero friction between receiving the link and starting work.

Dispute Resolution

When there's a dispute, an on-chain arbiter reviews both arguments. Then makes a decision using a slider that visually splits the funds between both parties.

No dropdown menus. No percentage fields. Just drag. The arbiter sees the impact of their choice in real time before confirming.

Visual Direction

Dark themes kill conversion in most contexts. But crypto users expect dark interfaces — DeFi means charts, data density, extended screen time. If your UI looks nothing like what they're used to, you create friction before they even start.

Most dark themes are too deep, too harsh. A softer palette that feels premium without being aggressive. A dark mode you can actually stay in.