Introduction Komodo’s decentralized exchange, AtomicDEX, allows people to trade cryptocurrency coins without a counterparty risk. The protocol is open source and trading is available for any coin that any developers choose to connect to AtomicDEX. Our service fully realizes decentralized order matching and trade clearing. The order-matching aspect relies on a peer-to-peer network to build… Continue reading An Introduction to Atomic Swaps and AtomicDEX
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A Word on Risks Inherent in zk-SNARK Technology
Zero-knowledge transactions rely on the Zcash parameters as put forth by the Zcash team. The Zcash parameters are a “zero-knowledge” form of technology. This is a powerful form of privacy, and arguably superior to other forms as it is effectively permanent. Relying on the Zcash parameters allows us to turn our creative resources to other… Continue reading A Word on Risks Inherent in zk-SNARK Technology
The Komodo Whitepaper
Author’s Note—April 2023 In late 2017, I was hired by the Komodo Platform, a startup company that uses Bitcoin-based technology for various consumer-oriented products. Within a few weeks of my hiring date, I received the task to map out the entire company project in written form. The goal was to create a master narrative, as… Continue reading The Komodo Whitepaper
Komodo and the Early Pioneers of Atomic Swaps
A More Detailed History Abstract: This document is intended for researchers, analysts, and other interested parties who wish to learn more about the history of atomic swaps. This research and commentary is assembled by members of the Komodo team. The commentary is intended to be an informative launching point into one’s own investigation. A Brief… Continue reading Komodo and the Early Pioneers of Atomic Swaps