A walkthrough of what happens between clicking Buy and the sale actually completing.
TrafficNodes uses a simulated escrow flow to protect both sides of a transaction — currently running on a simulated test-funding ledger, clearly labeled as such throughout the product; no real money moves through the platform yet.
When you buy a Node, your funds move into a hold, not directly to the seller. The listing status changes to reflect that a transaction is in progress. The seller then transfers the asset using the transfer method disclosed on the Passport — credential handover, domain push, code repository transfer, and so on.
Once the seller confirms the transfer, you get a review window to confirm the asset actually works as described before funds release. If something's wrong, you can open a dispute instead of accepting — TrafficNodes' dispute flow can resolve to a refund, a release to the seller, or a split, depending on the case.
If you don't act within the review window, the order auto-resolves rather than staying stuck in limbo forever. Every step — hold, transfer, review, release or dispute — is recorded in the Node's history, visible on the order page.