There is already an open source tool to handle escrow transactions. What you are proposing is already built (for the most part):
https://steemit.com/escrow/@xtar/open-source-standalone-gui-for-steem-escrow-transactions
There is already an open source tool to handle escrow transactions. What you are proposing is already built (for the most part):
https://steemit.com/escrow/@xtar/open-source-standalone-gui-for-steem-escrow-transactions
@onthewayout thank you for linking this! If we use an escrow, then I believe we need licenses in the USA which we are not prepared to get! Trust scores will mostly eliminate the need for an escrow.