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Definition
Atomic Swap. It is the exchange of cryptocurrencies from two different chains without the need for a trusted third party. It is based on a concept called hash time-locked contracts that ensure that both parties are fulfilling their part of the deal. It requires certain functions to be implemented on each blockchain solution involved.