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# XMR to BTC Atomic Swap
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This repository hosts an MVP for atomically swapping BTC to XMR.
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It implements the protocol described in section 3 of [this](https://arxiv.org/abs/2101.12332) paper.
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More information about the protocol in this [presentation](https://youtu.be/Jj8rd4WOEy0) and this [blog post](https://comit.network/blog/2020/10/06/monero-bitcoin).
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Currently, swaps are only offered in one direction with the `swap` CLI on the buying side (send BTC, receive XMR).
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We are working on implementing a protocol where XMR moves first, but are currently blocked by advances on Monero itself.
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You can read [this blogpost](https://comit.network/blog/2021/07/02/transaction-presigning) for more information.
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## Maintenance
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This repository is currently maintained by community volunteers. While it remains safe to use, the original developers (@comit-network) have stopped contributing. For a more actively maintained version that includes a GUI, please check out this community fork: https://github.com/UnstoppableSwap/core
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## Quick Start
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1. Download the [latest `swap` binary release](https://github.com/comit-network/xmr-btc-swap/releases/latest) for your operating system.
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2. Find a seller to swap with:
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```shell
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./swap --testnet list-sellers
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```
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3. Swap with a seller:
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```shell
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./swap --testnet buy-xmr --receive-address <YOUR MONERO ADDRESS> --change-address <YOUR BITCOIN CHANGE ADDRESS> --seller <SELLER MULTIADDRESS>
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```
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For more detailed documentation on the CLI, see [this README](./docs/cli/README.md).
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## Becoming a Market Maker
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Swapping of course needs two parties - and the CLI is only one of them: The taker that occasionally starts a swap with a market maker.
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If you are interested in becoming a market maker you will want to run the second binary provided in this repository: `asb` - the Automated Swap Backend.
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Detailed documentation for the `asb` can be found [in this README](./docs/asb/README.md).
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## Safety
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This software is using cryptography that has not been formally audited.
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While we do our best to make it safe, it is up to the user to evaluate whether or not it is safe to use for their purposes.
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Please also see section 15 and 16 of the [license](./LICENSE).
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Keep in mind that swaps are complex protocols, it is recommended to _not_ do anything fancy when moving coins in and out.
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It is not recommended to bump fees when swapping because it can have unpredictable side effects.
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## Contributing
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We encourage community contributions whether it be a bug fix or an improvement to the documentation.
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Please have a look at the [contribution guidelines](./CONTRIBUTING.md).
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## Rust Version Support
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Please note that only the latest stable Rust toolchain is supported.
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All stable toolchains since 1.74 _should_ work.
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## Contact
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Feel free to reach out to us in the [COMIT-Monero Matrix channel](https://matrix.to/#/#comit-monero:matrix.org).
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