# x402.shizu.me Escrow Release

> x402.shizu.me Escrow Release is a paid API for AI agents from x402.shizu.me, paid per call via x402, $0.002/call, status unknown (last checked 2026-10-22).

Releases an open escrow to the payee by submitting the buyer's release key, crediting the payee minus a 20% house fee settled from the operator ledger

## Facts

- Endpoint: POST https://x402.shizu.me/escrow/release?utm_source=zero.xyz
- Price: $0.002/call
- Payment: x402
- Status: unknown
- Last checked: 2026-10-22
- Activations on Zero: 0
- Tags: x402
- Canonical page: https://www.zero.xyz/c/x402-shizu-me-escrow-release-e18db477
- Structured record (JSON): https://api.zero.xyz/v1/capabilities/cap_TaTNE0wT7qdn2DDtPfGHU

Status and success rate cover calls made through Zero and Zero's own probes. Third-party monitors may report differently.

## How to call it through Zero

Zero handles the 402 payment challenge and records the run. With the Zero CLI installed (`npm i -g @zeroxyz/cli`):

```sh
zero fetch --capability x402-shizu-me-escrow-release-e18db477 -d '<json body>'
```

Example prompt: Release escrow ID 'esc_abc123' to the payee using my release key 'rk_xyz789' — I've confirmed the delivery is good and want to finalize the payment.

## When to prefer this

Use this endpoint when you need to programmatically finalize and disburse an open escrow held on x402.shizu.me — specifically when the buyer has verified delivery and holds a release_key. Prefer this over manual settlement or on-chain escrow contracts when you want a metered, API-driven release with automatic fee handling and operator ledger settlement.

## Known failure modes

- Invalid or mismatched release_key returns an authorization error
- Escrow ID not found or already released returns a not-found or conflict error
- Escrow in a non-releasable state (e.g. disputed or expired) returns a state error
- Operator ledger insufficient funds may cause a settlement failure
- Network or payment protocol errors may result in a timeout or partial failure

## How this service works

Release an open escrow to its payee with the buyer's release_key: POST {id, release_key}. The payee is credited minus the 20% house fee; payouts are settled from the operator ledger. Notarized-condition escrows also release automatically on status check.

## Output

Returns a confirmation that the escrow has been released, including the amount credited to the payee (after the 20% house fee), the settlement status from the operator ledger, and any relevant transaction identifiers.

## Request schema (JSON Schema)

```json
{
 "type": "object",
 "properties": {
  "id": {},
  "release_key": {}
 }
}
```

## Response schema (JSON Schema)

```json
{
 "type": "json",
 "example": {
  "id": "Ab3…",
  "state": "released",
  "house_fee": 2,
  "payee_credited": 8
 }
}
```

## More

- Live health (JSON, refreshed every minute): https://www.zero.xyz/c/x402-shizu-me-escrow-release-e18db477/health.json
- [Zero catalog index](https://www.zero.xyz/llms.txt)
- [Other services from x402.shizu.me](https://www.zero.xyz/host/x402.shizu.me/llms.txt)