Mar 24, 2024 · 5 min read · Introduction A hashed timelock contract (HTLC) is a type of smart contract used in blockchain applications. It reduces counterparty risk by creating a time-based escrow that requires a cryptographic passphrase for unlocking. In practical terms, this...
Join discussionMar 10, 2024 · 4 min read · Merkle trees are an extremely useful data structure for tamper-proof collections. They are ubiquitous in blockchains. There are many potential use cases for smart contracts that can verify an inclusion proof, so let's look at how we can write one wit...
EPEldar and 1 more commentedFeb 29, 2024 · 8 min read · A couple of people have asked me to share some thoughts on Algorand's new Python-to-TEAL compiler, PuyaPy. I should preface this by admitting I know sweet f*** all about compilers, and I don't know much about the AVM either. But perhaps that makes me...
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