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![olutundee001 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:24/cr:twitter::1851209073120997376.png) 𝑳𝑼𝑴𝑨𝑿 🀄 [@olutundee001](/creator/twitter/olutundee001) on x XXX followers
Created: 2025-07-24 07:22:16 UTC

HTLC: The Silent Hero Behind Trustless Swaps

Every superhero needs a secret identity, and in the world of crypto, @PortaltoBitcoin Hashed Time-Locked Contracts (HTLCs) are definitely a strong contender for the silent hero award. Why?

HTLCs are the fundamental cryptographic building block that enables trustless cross-chain swaps. They're the reason platforms like @PortaltoBitcoin can facilitate non-custodial, atomic transactions. They achieve this through two ingenious conditions:

 ⚡️ Hashlock: Funds are only released if the recipient can reveal a secret (preimage).

 ⚡️ Timelock: If the secret isn't revealed by a certain time, the funds are automatically returned to the sender.

This powerful duo guarantees:

 ⚡️ Atomicity: The swap is an all-or-nothing deal. Either both sides complete, or neither does.

 ⚡️ Self-Custody: You never have to hand over your private keys. You're always in control.

 ⚡️ No Bridges or Wrapped Assets: This is pure, direct, and secure cross-chain interaction.

Built on Bitcoin, secured by code, and executed without trust, that's the essence of HTLCs.

What other crypto heroes do you think deserve more recognition?

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