Towards faster settlement in HTLC-based Cross-Chain Atomic Swaps. (arXiv:2211.15804v1 [cs.CR])

Hashed Timelock (HTLC)-based atomic swap protocols enable the exchange of
coins between two or more parties without relying on a trusted entity. This
protocol is like the American call option without premium. It allows the
finalization of a deal within a certain period. This puts the swap initiator at
liberty to delay before deciding to proceed with the deal. If she finds the
deal unprofitable, she just waits for the time-period of the contract to
elapse. However, the counterparty is …

cross-chain settlement