Atomic Swaps on Ravencoin
Atomic swaps enable trustless on-chain trading between Ravencoin (RVN) and RVN-based assets or between different RVN assets. This technology powers decentralized trading functionality:
- Buy/Sell/Trade Orders: Executeable by any participant
- Partial Order Sharing: Special signatures allow order completion by third parties
- Two-Step Transactions: Enables clean order flows across multiple channels
Key Resources
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| RIP-15 Specification | Technical standard for atomic swaps |
| RavenTraderPro | Python desktop client |
| RavenTrader | C# server implementation |
| Core Wallet PR #1083 | Atomic swap integration for official wallet |
Development Progress
✅ Completed Features:
- Swap creation process
- Order type support (buy/sell/trade)
- Public order sharing platform
- Dedicated client functionality
⏳ In Progress:
- Core wallet swap viewing/execution
- Automated market making (self-hosted LP)
Electrum Ravencoin Wallet
A lightweight alternative to the core wallet with hardware support and advanced features:
Core Features
- IPFS integration
- Atomic swap capability
- Hardware wallet support (Ledger/Trezor)
- Full asset functionality
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Project Status
Completed:
- Base conversion to Ravencoin
- Asset-aware server
- Hardware transaction support
Upcoming:
- Trezor asset transfers
- Enhanced atomic swap creation
Jackdaw Cryptocurrency Project
A digital scarcity experiment on Ravencoin:
- 50 total $JDAW tokens
- Distributed to 20,000+ addresses
- Fully decentralized structure
NOWNodes Blockchain Service
API-based Ravencoin node access:
- Shared & dedicated nodes
- Archived blockchain data
- Free tier available
RavenWallet by MoonTree
Mobile wallet features:
- RVN transactions
- Asset management
- Atomic swap trading
Current Status: Underlying library in testing phase
RavencoinHelper OS
Consolidated operating system for RVN:
✅ Available Now:
- Optimized Ravencoin node setup
- IPFS flexibility options
- Comprehensive RVN wiki
🔧 Coming Soon:
- NFT download package
- Token reward system
SYNTH Digital Guild
RVN-based NFT collective offering:
- Multiple token types
- Marketplace frontends
- Private IPFS network
Squawker Protocol
Decentralized communication system:
- IPFS + blockchain messaging
- Proof-of-work content validation
- Uncensorable platform
Development Roadmap
- Profile/blog features ✅
- Reply system ⏳
- RSS feeds ⏳
- Browser encryption plugin ⏳
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Ravencoin good for asset creation?
RVN's blockchain is specifically designed for asset issuance with features like dedicated asset UTXOs and IPFS integration.
How do atomic swaps work?
They use hash time-locked contracts (HTLCs) to enable trustless peer-to-peer trading without intermediaries.
Is Electrum Ravencoin safe?
Yes, it maintains the same security model as Bitcoin's Electrum wallet with added RVN-specific features.
Can I mine RVN assets?
While you can't "mine" assets directly, you can participate in asset distribution systems and earn tokens through various protocols.
What's special about Jackdaw?
Its extreme scarcity (50 tokens) and wide distribution make it a unique experiment in digital scarcity on Ravencoin.