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Atomic swap is a smart contract technology that enables exchange of one cryptocurrency for another without using centralized intermediaries, such as exchanges.
Atomic swaps can take place directly between blockchains of different cryptocurrencies or they can be conducted off-chain, away from the main blockchain. They first came into prominence in September 2017, when an atomic swap between Decred and Litecoin was conducted. Since then, other startups and decentralized exchanges have allowed users the same facility. For example, Lightning Labs, a startup that uses bitcoin’s lightning network for transactions, has conducted off-chain swaps using the technology. Cryptocurrencies and decentralized exchanges, such as 0x and Altcoin.io, have also incorporated the technology. ![]() |
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![]() In a 2014 editorial titled “ Bitcoin is the New PayPal,” we made the case that PayPal’s history could provide insight into Bitcoin’s future. Specifically, we argued that, in the short term, the Bitcoin ecosystem would expect a bumpy ride from fraudsters, but with some precautions, the various players in the ecosystem could ultimately prevail. Fast forward three years, and it’s largely mission accomplished. Bitcoin is safe and has entered the mainstream. The fallout from Mt. Gox was short-lived, and the ecosystem is thriving. If you need more proof than Bitcoin’s price soaring past $11,000 this week, then consider the fact that earlier this fall it was added to Google’s payments API. In some ways, our three-year-old editorial is starting to look prescient. Not only has Bitcoin soared past its early stumbles with fraud, but with its current trajectory, it really is starting to resemble the new PayPal. And not just in terms of its ubiquity. Yammer co-founder David Sacks — who served as PayPal’s first COO — recently told CNBC: |
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