DLC Wallet Alpha Release
Today we are releasing the alpha version of our DLC wallet. This release contains all the primitives to execute arbitrary Discreet Log Contracts on the bitcoin blockchain. This wallet is self custodial which means you need to sync the chainstate …
Crypto Hedging With Discreet Log Contracts
Investors trade options and forwards to make money. However, businesses use these financial instruments as a means to reduce and mitigate exposure to risks. The most common methods of hedging are through derivative instruments such as swaps, futures and options. …
Bakkt Launch
Introduction On September 23rd, Bakkt, a subsidiary of the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) (owners of the New York Stock Exchange), launched the much anticipated bitcoin futures contract. What makes the Bakkt offering unique is that it is the first contract to …
SEC Broker-Dealer Custody of Digital Assets
On July 8, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a statement regarding the complexity around digital assets and the broker-dealer relationship. The SEC did not put forth new rules or guidelines. Rather, they articulated some of the issues under …
Discreet Log Contracts: Blockstream & Crypto Garage’s Contract
On April 19th, Blockstream and Crypto Garage successfully executed one of the first Discreet Log Contracts (DLCs). Specifically, they engineered a forward contract within the DLC framework. This achievement marks a significant step forward in P2P finance whose benefits …