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Atomic Swaps

Cross-Chain Decentralized Exchange (DEX)

⚠️ In Development

What are Atomic Swaps?

Atomic Swaps are trustless, peer-to-peer cryptocurrency exchanges that allow you to trade QBM for other cryptocurrencies (like BTC, XMR, LTC) without intermediaries, centralized exchanges, or escrow services.

Using Hash Time-Locked Contracts (HTLCs), atomic swaps ensure that either both parties receive their coins, or the transaction fails entirely—eliminating counterparty risk.

No Registration: No KYC, no accounts, no personal data
Non-Custodial: You control your private keys at all times
Trustless: Cryptographic guarantees replace trust in third parties
Censorship-Resistant: No one can block or reverse your trades
Cross-Chain: Trade between different blockchains directly

🚀 Key Features

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Trustless Trading

Smart contracts enforce trade execution automatically. No need to trust the counterparty or a third-party escrow.

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Cross-Chain

Swap QBM directly with Bitcoin, Monero, Litecoin, and other major cryptocurrencies without wrapped tokens.

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Low Fees

Only on-chain transaction fees—no exchange fees, no trading fees, no hidden costs. Pure peer-to-peer trading.

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Privacy Preserved

QBM's built-in privacy features remain intact during swaps. No identity verification or tracking required.

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Order Book

Browse available swap offers, create your own, and match with other traders in a decentralized marketplace.

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Refund Protection

Time-locked refunds ensure your funds are returned automatically if a swap fails or expires.

🔧 How Atomic Swaps Work

Atomic swaps use Hash Time-Locked Contracts (HTLCs) to create conditional payments on two blockchains:

Initiation: Alice locks 10 QBM in a contract with a secret hash
Participation: Bob locks 0.001 BTC in a contract with the same hash
Redemption: Alice reveals the secret to claim Bob's BTC
Completion: Bob uses the revealed secret to claim Alice's QBM
Refund Safety: If either party fails to act, funds auto-refund after timeout

This cryptographic protocol ensures atomicity—either both trades complete successfully, or both are cancelled with no loss of funds.

💱 Planned Trading Pairs

QBM/BTC: Bitcoin (Lightning Network compatible)
QBM/XMR: Monero (privacy-to-privacy swaps)
QBM/LTC: Litecoin (fast confirmations)
QBM/ETH: Ethereum (smart contract integration)
QBM/USDT: Tether (stablecoin bridge)

Note: Each blockchain must support HTLC functionality for atomic swaps to work.

🗺️ Development Roadmap

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Phase 1: Research & Design

Analyzing CryptoNote-compatible HTLC implementations. Designing protocol specifications for cross-chain compatibility. Security audits and cryptographic proofs.

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Phase 2: Core Development

Implementing HTLC contracts in QBM daemon. Building swap negotiation protocol. Creating CLI tools for atomic swap execution.

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Phase 3: Testnet Deployment

Launching atomic swap testnet. Community testing with incentivized test swaps. Bug fixes and performance optimization.

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Phase 4: Mainnet Launch

Mainnet activation of atomic swap functionality. Web-based DEX interface. Integration with popular wallets and exchanges.

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Phase 5: Ecosystem Expansion

Adding more trading pairs. Mobile app support. Automated market makers (AMM). Liquidity incentives and governance features.

📢 Stay Updated

Atomic swaps are actively being developed. Follow our progress and get early access to testing:

Telegram: Join @qbtmine for announcements
GitHub: Track development at github.com/quantumbit-mine
Community Testing: Early testers will receive rewards for participation

🎯 Expected testnet launch: Q4 2026