Hash Time-Locked Contracts
PulseAugur coverage of Hash Time-Locked Contracts — every cluster mentioning Hash Time-Locked Contracts across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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AI agents process millions of micro-transactions, ushering in new arbitration standards
The AI agent economy is seeing rapid growth in transaction volume, with tens of millions of transfers occurring monthly, primarily on networks like Base and Polygon, and predominantly using USD Coin (USDC). Concurrently…
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AI agents face choice between custodial and atomic settlement for cross-chain transactions
The agent economy faces a critical decision regarding how AI agents will settle transactions across different blockchains. Two primary architectures are emerging: custodial settlement, offered by firms like BitGo, Fireb…
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AI agents face high 'trust tax' on transactions; HTLCs offer solution
The cost of trust in online transactions, particularly for AI agents engaging in high-frequency cross-chain trading, is a significant factor. Traditional intermediaries like PayPal charge an 8-10 basis point spread to c…
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Agent economy settles on escrow vs. atomic payment models
The agent economy is solidifying around two primary settlement models: custodial escrow with dispute resolution, and trustless atomic settlement. Escrow, which involves a trusted third party holding funds, is currently …