🕑Simple Timelock payment

In peer-to-peer transactions, FrogPay offers a solution with its Simple Timelock Payment mechanism. This feature allows a sender to transfer funds with the added security of being able to recall the payment within a predefined time frame.

When a user initiates a payment, the funds are not sent directly to the receiver. Instead, they are held in a Payment Smart Contract that acts as a secure intermediary. The sender has the peace of mind that, if necessary, they can reclaim their funds within the specified time period, thanks to a built-in timelock condition.

The payment process is as follows:

1. Initiate Payment: The sender uses the Payment Smart Contract to send the money, which temporarily locks the funds with a time-based condition.

2. Evaluate Condition: The Payment Processor, an integral component of the contract, continuously monitors for the fulfillment of the condition. If the condition — be it a timelock or another predefined criterion — is met, the process moves to the next step.

3. Send or Recall Payment: Depending on the outcome of the evaluated condition, the Payment Smart Contract will either release the funds to the receiver or allow the sender to recall them. This decision is made without the need for a third party, ensuring a swift and autonomous resolution.

4. Role of Dispute Management: In the event of a dispute or if the condition is contested, the Dispute Management Smart Contract comes into play. It can pause the automatic process, allowing a Dispute Analyst to intervene and assess the situation, ensuring fair play and adherence to the terms of the transaction.

This method ensures that transactions are efficient, user-friendly and also secure, granting users control over their funds until the transaction conditions are conclusively met. The Simple Timelock Payment is a testament to FrogPay's commitment to creating a trustless yet user-empowered financial environment.

Figure 5 Simple p2p Payment