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![sethh99x Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:24/cr:twitter::1709488759677337600.png) sëth (Ø,G) [@sethh99x](/creator/twitter/sethh99x) on x 2364 followers
Created: 2025-07-07 11:01:26 UTC

Tired of wrapping your BTC just to use DeFi?

- There’s a better way | trustless, instant, and actually secure.
- Let’s break down Atomic Swaps and how @PortaltoBitcoin is using them to fix DeFi for Bitcoin🧵

> What are Atomic Swaps?

- Atomic swaps allow you to instantly trade assets across two blockchains | without needing a middleman, wrapped tokens, or centralized bridges.

- No counterparty risk
- No synthetic assets
- XXX% trust-minimized

> Imagine swapping BTC ↔️ ETH directly.  Atomic swaps use smart contract logic that ensures:

•    Either both parties get their funds

•    Or nothing happens at all.

- It’s like a digital handshake that can’t be broken.

> Why does this matter?

- Bridges today are honeypots. Billions have been lost to hacks and exploits.

- Most require you to trust a centralized custodian to hold your BTC.

- That’s not DeFi. That’s just TradFi with extra steps.

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