Activity of decred/atomicswap repository

The decred/atomicswap GitHub repository is a place for Decred developed tools related to performing atomic swaps. An atomic swap is a method of trading cryptocurrencies directly from one user to another (peer to peer) without the need of intermediates like exchange platforms.

Here's a simple overview of what you can expect to find in this repository:

Features

The decred/atomicswap repository contains command-line utilities for performing atomic swaps for various cryptocurrencies. The supported cryptocurrencies as per the repository include:

• Bitcoin (and related)
• Decred
• Ethereum
• Litecoin
• Monacoin

Utilities

There are command-line utilities for each of the supported cryptocurrencies including but not limited to:

1. publishcontract: This publishes a contract on the chain.
2. contractaudit: Audits an existing contract.
3. refund: Refunds a published contract.
4. extractsecret: Extracts the secret after an audit.
5. redeem: Redeems a contract using the secret.

Overall, decred/atomicswap repository is a go-to hub for anyone who wishes to interact directly with various blockchains for atomic swap capabilities without the need for third-party intermediaries thus providing more freedom, privacy, and versatility to the end-users.

Please note that functionality may vary based on the specific chain involved and it's recommended to have a sufficient understanding of blockchain and cryptocurrencies before utilizing these tools.

Note: Remember to always check the latest updates and changes in the repository to know the current state of utilities and supported features.