Get started on testnet

Install MetaMask

If you don't have MetaMask yet, install the browser extension from the official site.

Add the XRPL EVM Testnet to MetaMask

Cascrow runs on the XRPL EVM Sidechain Testnet. Add it as a custom network in MetaMask:

1. Open MetaMask → click the network dropdown at the top
2. "Add a custom network" → "Add a network manually"
3. Fill in the fields below, then click Save

Get testnet XRP for gas fees

You need a small amount of XRP on the EVM Sidechain to pay for gas. The easiest way is via the XRPL EVM Discord:

1. Join the XRPL EVM Discord (link below)
2. Go to the #faucet channel
3. Type: !faucet 0x… (your MetaMask address)
4. You'll receive 90 XRP within ~2 minutes — enough for hundreds of transactions

Add MockRLUSD to MetaMask

MockRLUSD is the testnet version of RLUSD — a fake USD-pegged token you can mint freely for testing. Add it as a custom token so it shows up in your MetaMask wallet:

1. In MetaMask, scroll down and click "Import tokens"
2. Select "Custom token"
3. Paste the contract address below
4. Token symbol (RLUSD) and decimals (6) fill in automatically
5. Click "Add custom token" → "Import tokens"

Mint MockRLUSD tokens

The MockRLUSD contract has an open mint function — anyone can call it to get test tokens. The easiest way is via the block explorer:

1. Open the MockRLUSD contract on the block explorer (link below)
2. Once the page loads, click the "Write contract" tab
3. Click "Connect wallet" and connect your MetaMask
4. Find the "mint" function in the list
5. Enter your wallet address and an amount — e.g. 10000000000 for 10,000 RLUSD (6 decimals)
6. Click "Write" and confirm the transaction in MetaMask

Register on Cascrow

Both the investor and the startup need a Cascrow account. Registration takes under a minute:

1. Go to cascrow.xyz/register
2. Enter your email, choose a password, and select your role (Grant Giver or Receiver)
3. Check your email and click the verification link
4. Log in — you're in

Connect your MetaMask wallet

After logging in, connect your wallet so Cascrow knows which address to use for signing transactions:

1. Go to your Dashboard
2. Click "Connect Wallet" — MetaMask will pop up
3. Select your account and confirm the connection
4. Your 0x… address now appears on your profile

Create a contract (Grant Giver)

As the Grant Giver, you define the milestone and the payout amount:

1. Click "New Contract" on your dashboard
2. Enter a project title and describe the milestone clearly — this is what the AI will verify against
3. Set the RLUSD amount and the deadline in days
4. Optionally enter the Receiver's wallet address directly, or leave blank to get a shareable invite link
5. Click "Create Contract"

Fund the escrow (Grant Giver)

Once both parties are linked, you lock the RLUSD on-chain:

1. Open the contract detail page
2. Click "Fund Escrow" — MetaMask opens with two transactions
3. First transaction: approve MockRLUSD spending (sign in MetaMask)
4. Second transaction: fundMilestone() locks the tokens in the escrow contract (sign in MetaMask)
5. Wait for confirmation — status changes to "Funded"

Submit proof (Receiver)

As the Receiver (startup), upload evidence that the milestone was completed:

1. Log in with the Receiver account and open the contract
2. Click "Upload Proof"
3. Upload a PDF document describing what was delivered
4. Click "Submit" — the AI verification starts automatically

AI verification & settlement

Five AI models independently read the proof and vote. The result is immediate:

1. Watch the contract status — it updates in real time
2. If 3/5 models vote YES with high confidence → funds are released automatically to the Receiver
3. If confidence is medium (60–85%) → the investor is notified to review manually
4. If 3/5 models vote NO → the Receiver is notified with a rejection reason and can resubmit
5. If the deadline passes without a verified proof → the investor can cancel and get a full refund