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id: work/gigs/milestones
title: "Milestone Gigs Onchain"
description: "Overview of a milestone gig and templates"
product: zadao
canonical: https://zeroauthoritydao.ai/docs/work/gigs/milestones
related: [work/gigs]
tokens: 330
---

# Milestone Gigs Onchain

A milestone gig splits payment into up to 5 milestones, each released when the client marks it complete. If the client does not, funds can be redeemed by the client, then the creator, after the end date.

1. **Initiating a Milestone Contract:**
   * Begin by creating a milestone contract on the platform.
   * The start date is initiated at the time of the transaction block confirmation on the blockchain.
2. **Setting Milestone Details:**
   * Specify an end date for the milestone contract.
   * Note that up to 5 milestones can be created for a single contract.
3. **Payment for Milestone Delivery:**
   * When ready to pay for the delivery of a milestone, select the "complete" option.
   * The clarity contract will automatically release funds specifically for the completed milestone.
4. **Automatic Redemption for Inactivity:**
   * If the client takes no action or forgets to mark milestones as complete, 5 days after the end date, the client can choose to redeem funds.
   * This action triggers the clarity contract to release funds.
5. **Creator's Redemption Opportunity:**
   * If the end date is triggered and the client hasn't redeemed funds within 5 days, the creator has the option to trigger fund redemption.
6. **Remaining Funds for Creator:**
   * Upon redemption, the creator receives any remaining funds for the completed work.
7. **Reputation Badges:**
   * Clients earn a reputation badge for initiating a service request.
   * Creators earn a reputation badge for delivering the requested service.