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Atomic swaps have worked from day one, if people would just use them.

• wyldfire 9y ago
  Really? Can you refer me to where I can read more?
  • kobeya 9y ago
    On mobile, but I believe there is a wiki page describing how to do cross chain atomic swaps using bitcoin script.
    • wakamoleguy 9y ago
      https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Atomic_cross-chain_trading https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Atomic_cross-chain_trading This wiki article describes an atomic swap process. I believe the largest issue with that process is that it takes multiple steps. Those steps can be reversed if the process is halted (and are therefore atomic). However, needing to transmit to the network multiple times and wait before continuing makes it a hassle to carry out manually. That leads to either wallets or trusted third parties completing the transaction for you so you don't have to sit and wait.
    • kobeya 9y ago
      Edit: I should’ve said I know it is possible, as I have done it before, and that I believe there is a wiki page explaining how.