Apartment or vehicle
Agree on the condition, amount and return date before the rental starts.
example · 1,000 KAS · 30 daysWhat is it for?
A deposit for real-world obligations
Use it whenever one person needs collateral, but neither side should control the money alone.
Camera, tools or electronics
Document the handover in the built-in chat and return the collateral when the item comes back.
example · 500 KAS · 14 daysAny clearly written condition
Secure access, a return, completion or another agreement with a fixed term.
terms visible before joiningThe return clock
Set the terms once. The deadline does the rest.
Both sides see the amount, end date, claim window and conditions before joining. The depositor funds the agreement; after that the timeline is fixed.
AgreeAmount, term and condition
FundDepositor locks KAS
TermThe obligation is active
Claim windowFinal 3, 7, 14 or 30 days
ReturnedBack to the depositor automatically
The holder may file a claim during the term or the final claim window. No claim by the deadline means automatic return.
Clear rights on both sides
Nobody gets unilateral control
Depositor
- Gets the deposit back automatically if there is no claim
- Can accept a full or partial settlement
- Sees the amount, deadline and every action
Holder
- Can return the deposit early
- Can file a documented claim before the deadline
- Can ask for all or only the proven part
If something goes wrong
A claim is a process, not a grab.
The holder describes the damage or breach and supports the requested amount with evidence. Filing a claim freezes the automatic return while the case is resolved.
1
Claim filedThe holder states what happened and how much they request.
2
Evidence revealedA party deliberately shares the relevant encrypted chat and media.
3
AI proposes an outcomeFull return, holder payout or a proportional split.
4
Agreement or human rulingA party signs an accepted proposal; otherwise a human arbiter decides.
Simple pricing
The deposit itself comes back in full
The normal service fee is added on top when you fund, so it is not deducted from the agreed deposit amount.
Example · normal auto-return
Deposit amount500 KAS
Fee reserve · 0.5%2.5 KAS
You fund502.5 KAS
Deposit returned500 KAS
0.5%Minimum 1.2 KAS. Auto-return, early return or mutual settlement.
2%Minimum 5 KAS. Only when a claim reaches arbitration.
0 feeEmergency timeout if the arbiter misses the contract deadline.
For people who want to verify
The technical proof is available — without blocking the explanation.
52 / 52adversarial covenant tests
Mainnetlive Kaspa contract paths
Localkeys stay in your browser
Opencontract and recovery tools
Deposit uses the same tested covenant core as Escrow, with the default outcome pointed back to the depositor.
That is implementation proof, not the product pitch. Read the contract paths, verification status and offline recovery when you want the full detail.
FAQ
The questions that matter before you start
Who holds the deposit?
Neither side and not Kaspa Forge. The KAS is locked in an on-chain contract until an allowed return, settlement, claim verdict or timeout path is used.
What happens if nobody does anything?
After the term and claim window pass with no claim, the deposit returns to the depositor automatically. The holder does not need to approve it.
When can the holder file a claim?
At any point during the term and during the final claim window of 3, 7, 14 or 30 days. The holder should document the breach and the amount requested.
Can the holder simply keep it?
No. Keeping any part requires the depositor to accept and sign a settlement or a human arbiter to rule on a filed claim. A split is possible when only part of the claim is proven.
What if Kaspa Forge or the arbiter disappears?
The contract has an emergency deadline. If a filed claim receives no ruling by then, the deposit returns to the depositor automatically without a service fee.
What do I need to keep safe?
Your encrypted Desk key file and its password. The deal key is stored in that profile. Kaspa Forge never stores or asks for your private signing keys.
Non-custodial and unaudited: verify before you lock. Deposits start at 50 KAS. This is a tool, not financial or legal advice.
Start in your browser
Set the amount. Set the date. Stop chasing your deposit.
No download and no custodial account. Both sides review the same terms before the depositor locks any KAS.