# Htlc

> HTLC Trade

- Skill: `johnalbertini14-glitch/htlc` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 5 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add johnalbertini14-glitch/htlc`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/johnalbertini14-glitch/htlc/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: johnalbertini14-glitch (https://skillmd.com/u/johnalbertini14-glitch)
- Updated: 2026-09-21
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/johnalbertini14-glitch/htlc

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# HTLC Trade

Atomic swap trading using Hash Time Locked Contracts.

## Quick Start

```bash
# Install dependencies
npm install ethers viem

# Set environment
export PRIVATE_KEY=0x...
export BASE_ETH_RPC=https://mainnet.base.org
```

## Commands

### Generate Preimage

```bash
node scripts/htlc.js preimage
```

### Lock Funds (Buyer)

```bash
node scripts/htlc.js lock <seller> <preimageHash> <timeout> <amountETH>
```

### Reveal (Seller)

```bash
node scripts/htlc.js reveal <lockHash> <preimage>
```

### Full Trade

```bash
node scripts/htlc.js trade <seller> <inscriptionTx> <amountETH>
```

## Contract

BaseTimelock: `0xa7f9f88e753147d69baf8f2fef89a551680dbac1`

## Flow

1. Seller generates preimage, shares hash + inscription
2. Buyer verifies inscription, calls lock() with ETH
3. Seller calls reveal() with preimage → ETH released
4. Buyer confirms receipt → trade complete