# Gavin Andresen
# 2010-12-07 17:44:16
# https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2134.msg27797#msg27797

I'm happy to announce @p{(link}ClearCoin@p{link)}, my bitcoin escrow service: @p{brk}
  @s{(link)} @p{par}

It makes bitcoin transactions safer by securely holding coins in escrow until both buyer and seller are satisfied. @p{par}

If you are buying something using bitcoins, it makes the transaction @p{(bf}much@p{bf)} safer.  If you are unsatisfied, you will eventually get your bitcoins refunded to you@p{--} you can think of ClearCoin as do-it-yourself chargebacks. @p{par}

If you are selling something using bitcoins, ClearCoin is safer than ad-hoc arrangements to reassure reluctant customers (like "I'll ship you the product if you promise to pay within 30 days" or "pay me half now and half on delivery"). @p{par}

I'm looking for questions, comments and feedback.  You can give it a try for free@p{--} transactions of less than 100 bitcoins are free, and you can setup an escrow account to yourself just to see how ClearCoin works. @p{brk}