How it works
From winning bid to your hands
Auctionados auctions real luxury collectibles, each one backed by an NFT and protected by on-chain escrow. You bid, you win, the item ships — and your payment only releases once it’s safely in your hands. Settled on Polygon, transparent end to end.
The lifecycle of a lot
Five steps, fully protected
Every auction follows the same path — with escrow standing between the bid and the payout.
- 01
Connect your wallet
Connect any supported wallet to bid, track lots, and settle on-chain. No email required — your wallet is your identity.
- 02
Place your bid
Bid on a live lot in POL or a supported ERC-20 token. Reserve prices are shown up front, so you always know what it takes to win.
- 03
Win the lot
When the auction closes above reserve, the highest bid wins. Your funds are locked in the contract — the seller can’t touch them yet.
- 04
Item ships into escrow
For physical lots, the seller ships the item while your payment stays held in escrow. You track the handoff every step of the way.
- 05
Confirm & settle
Confirm receipt and funds release to the seller. If something’s wrong, open a dispute — an independent arbitrator resolves it.
Why it's safe
Trust, built into the contract
The protection isn't a promise on a marketing page — it's enforced by code.
NFT-backed provenance
Every physical lot is minted with its own NFT, so authenticity, ownership, and history are verifiable on-chain — not on a spreadsheet.
Escrow-protected funds
Payment is held by an audited smart contract until you confirm the item is in your hands. Sellers get paid; buyers stay protected.
On-chain on Polygon
Bids, settlements, and transfers happen on Polygon — fast, low-fee, and fully transparent. Nothing is hidden in a back office.
Independent arbitration
Disputes don’t go to whoever shouts loudest. A neutral arbitrator reviews the evidence and the contract enforces the outcome.
Fractional ownership
Soon you’ll be able to own a share of a single high-value asset — divided into on-chain tokens that lower the barrier to entry. It’s not live yet; join the waitlist to be first.
Questions
Frequently asked
Which wallets and network do I need?+
Any major EVM wallet works. Auctionados runs on Polygon (chain 137) — your wallet will prompt you to switch networks if needed.
What can I pay with?+
Bid in POL (Polygon’s native token) or any supported ERC-20. The accepted currencies are shown on each lot.
What happens if my item never arrives?+
Your payment stays in escrow until you confirm receipt. If the item doesn’t arrive or isn’t as described, you open a dispute and an independent arbitrator decides the outcome.
When does the seller get paid?+
Only after you confirm receipt — or after an arbitrator rules in the seller’s favor. Funds are never released before the handoff is complete.
How do I know a lot is authentic?+
Each physical lot is paired with an NFT carrying its provenance. Ownership and history are recorded on-chain and travel with the item.
Ready to bid?
Browse the live auctions and place your first protected bid. Your funds stay in escrow until the item is in your hands.
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