Contracts

📄️ Atomic swap (EVM)

The Hashed timelock contract (HTLC) is a core component of atomic swaps, enabling secure cross-chain transactions. It allows an **initiator** to lock tokens in a contract that can only be claimed by a designated **redeemer** who possesses a cryptographic secret. If the redeemer does not claim the tokens within the specified timeframe, the initiator can reclaim them, ensuring no funds are lost.

📄️ Atomic swap (BTC)

Unlike Ethereum, Bitcoin does not have the concept of contracts. Instead, it has scripts. In the following sections, let's explore on how we can implement the functions like `initiate`, `redeem`, `refund` and `instant refund`.