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Marketplace Payments with Moneta

How marketplaces are using stablecoins for escrow, instant seller payouts, and global buyer/seller transactions.

Smart Escrow

Programmable escrow releases funds automatically when conditions are met

Instant Seller Payouts

Pay sellers immediately after delivery confirmation, not in 2 weeks

Global Transactions

Connect buyers and sellers worldwide without currency conversion fees

Transparent Fees

Set your marketplace fee and keep 100% of it - no payment processor cut

Marketplace Payment Challenges

Traditional marketplace payments create friction for both buyers and sellers:

High platform fees:PayPal/Stripe take 2.9% + $0.30 on top of your marketplace fee
Slow seller payouts:Sellers wait 7-14 days for funds, hurting retention
International complexity:Currency conversion, cross-border fees, and banking barriers
Chargeback risk:Fraudulent chargebacks cost marketplaces millions annually

How Marketplace Escrow Works

1

Buyer Pays

Buyer sends stablecoins to the escrow smart contract. Funds are locked and visible to both parties.

2

Seller Delivers

Seller ships product or delivers service, knowing payment is secured in escrow.

3

Buyer Confirms

Buyer confirms receipt, or auto-release triggers after delivery confirmation.

4

Instant Payout

Seller receives funds instantly. Your marketplace fee is automatically deducted.

Marketplace Fee Economics

$100 Transaction with 10% Marketplace Fee

Payment MethodProcessing FeeYou KeepSeller Gets
Stripe Connect$3.20$6.80$90.00
PayPal Commerce$3.49$6.51$90.00
Moneta$0$10.00$90.00

Keep 47% more of your marketplace fee with Moneta

Marketplace Types

Freelance Marketplaces

Connect clients with freelancers globally. Escrow protects both parties.

  • Milestone-based releases
  • Instant freelancer payouts
  • No PayPal country restrictions

E-commerce Marketplaces

Multi-vendor platforms with automated seller payouts after delivery.

  • Delivery-triggered release
  • No chargeback fraud
  • Global seller network

NFT & Digital Goods

Digital asset marketplaces with instant settlement and royalty distribution.

  • Instant settlement
  • Automatic royalties
  • On-chain provenance

Service Marketplaces

Booking platforms for services with completion-based payment release.

  • Service completion escrow
  • Dispute resolution
  • Provider protection

Why Sellers Love Stablecoin Payouts

Instant Access to Funds

No more waiting 7-14 days for payouts. Sellers receive funds the moment the transaction completes.

No Banking Required

Sellers in countries without PayPal or reliable banking can participate in your marketplace.

Keep More Earnings

No payment processor taking a cut of seller earnings on top of marketplace fees.

No Chargeback Risk

Stablecoin payments are final. No fraudulent chargebacks months after delivery.

Case Study: Freelance Design Marketplace

A design marketplace connecting clients with freelance designers worldwide added Moneta payments:

Monthly GMV
$500,000
Designers
2,000 in 80 countries
Previous Payout Time
14 days
Current Payout Time
Instant
$180,000annual fee savings
35%increase in designer retention

Ready to Scale Your Marketplace?

Add stablecoin payments to attract global sellers and keep more of your marketplace fees.

Talk to our marketplace team