> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.joint.exchange/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.joint.exchange/concepts/dispute-resolution/mediation.md). # Mediation ## Mediation The Joint protocol's dispute system is driven by users known as **mediators**. A **mediator** is a person who is drafted into a swap dispute to review the trade details and evidence and then predict the outcome. Depending on the mediation pool, up to a minimum of three (3) mediators are drafted into a dispute. After reviewing the counterparties' evidence, the mediators must predict and vote to *release* the token or *cancel* the disputed trade. After the mediators vote, the Joint protocol will execute the majority ruling. ### Enrolment An economic requirement must be fulfilled to participate as a mediator on the Joint protocol; intending mediators must purchase a *mediator ticket.* Additionally, they must deposit a specific amount of P2P tokens into their ticket; the deposit is called a security deposit. Security deposits ensure mediators have skin in the game and can be penalized for bad behaviour. The amount of security deposit a ticket must have is determined by the market the mediator intends to join. A market creator can set the minimum security deposit required of mediators. If a ticket with insufficient security deposit attempts to join the market, it will fail. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## 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, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.joint.exchange/concepts/dispute-resolution/mediation.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. 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.