# Funding the Project Funding the project is the crucial step that activates the smart contract escrow. This action locks the project funds, provides financial security to your collaborators, and officially kicks off the work. #### Step 1: Wait for the Funding Prompt After all collaborators have confirmed the project terms in the chat, the AI agent will automatically prompt the Project Creator to transfer the funds. > **🤖 AI Response:** > > ``` > All parties have confirmed. @creator.base, you are now ready to fund the project escrow. > > A transaction request for 2500 USDC will be sent to your Coinbase Wallet. > ``` #### Step 2: Approve the Transaction in Your Wallet You will receive a secure transaction request directly within your Coinbase Wallet. This notification will clearly display the amount and the destination address of the project's smart contract. Review the details and approve the transaction. > ℹī¸ Security First > > Your private keys never leave your wallet. You are simply signing a transaction to move funds from your wallet to the secure escrow contract, maintaining full control and security. #### Step 3: Receive On-Chain Confirmation The AI agent monitors the Base blockchain for your transaction. Once the network confirms it, the project is officially considered funded and active. The AI will then notify the entire group. > ✅ **System Confirmation:** > > ``` > Project "Marketing Campaign Q3" is now funded with 2500 USDC. > > Milestone 1: "Strategy & Plan" is now active. Good luck! > ``` With the project funded, work can begin with the confidence that payments are secured and automated. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://collabrachain.gitbook.io/docs/for-project-creators/markdown.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.