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Understanding Hash Time-Locked Contracts (HTLC) in Blockchain Transactions

What Is an HTLC? A Hash Time-Locked Contract (HTLC) is a smart contract that enables trustless, conditional payments between parties on a blockchain. By combining cryptographic hashlocks with timelocks, an HTLC guarantees that either the agreed funds are claimed by revealing a secret hash preimage or the transaction automatically expires,

Atomic Swaps in Cryptocurrency Trading: HTLC Protocols, Cross-Chain Liquidity Access, and Non-Custodial Execution Workflows

Introduction: Redefining Digital Asset Exchange Atomic swaps have rapidly moved from a research concept to a production-grade mechanism that enables direct, peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading without intermediaries. By leveraging cryptographic time locks and smart contracts, atomic swaps allow two parties to exchange assets from different blockchains in one indivisible transaction. If

Atomic Swap Trading Essentials: HTLC Mechanics, Cross-Chain Liquidity Paths, and Non-Custodial Exchange Strategies

Introduction Atomic swaps have moved from research papers to production networks, empowering traders to move value across blockchains without surrendering private keys. In an era where exchange hacks, withdrawal freezes, and opaque order books make headlines, understanding atomic swap technology is no longer optional for serious crypto users. This 800-word