# Blockstream launches new tool to allow atomic swaps for Liquid sidechain assets

By Shampa Mani

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Published: 2019-07-02T11:55:33.000Z
Updated: 2019-07-02T11:55:33.000Z
Section: Business

> Blockchain startup Blockstream has announced the launch of a new tool that will allow users to execute atomic swaps for all assets supported on the Liquid Network.

Blockchain startup Blockstream has announced the launch of a new tool that will allow users to execute atomic swaps for all assets supported on the Liquid Network.

We're excited to announce the Liquid Swap Tool. This new tool allows users to execute atomic swaps on the [#LiquidNetwork](<https://twitter.com/hashtag/LiquidNetwork?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>) for any issued asset such as L-BTC, tokenized fiat, crypto assets, attested assets, & more. GUI & CLI tool are now available. ⛓️???????? ???? [https://t.co/yxdZwltLR3](<https://t.co/yxdZwltLR3>) [pic.twitter.com/abS3ZztfO5](<https://t.co/abS3ZztfO5>)

— Blockstream (@Blockstream) [July 1, 2019](<https://twitter.com/Blockstream/status/1145823725016748033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>)

In October 2018, Blockstream officially [launched the Liquid Network](<https://www.prweb.com/releases/blockstream_launches_the_liquid_network/prweb15828874.htm>) – a bitcoin sidechain facilitating faster bitcoin transactions between businesses and individuals, while enabling extended functionality. The inter-exchange settlement network connects cryptocurrency exchanges, market makers, brokers, and financial institutions around the world.

Alongside the launch, Blockstream has released a configuration guide for the Liquid Swap Tool, Cointelegraph reported.

Investopedia defines [atomic swaps](<https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/atomic-swaps.asp>) as a smart contract technology that enables exchanging one cryptocurrency for another without the need for centralized intermediaries, such as exchanges.

In a recent [tweet](<https://twitter.com/adam3us/status/1145828768142860288>), Blockstream CEO Adam Back explained that “atomic swap between native assets on Liquid L-BTC, L-USDT etc is simpler than cross-chain atomic swap, because the Bitcoin UTXO model transaction rule "inputs add up to outputs" is extended to add up inputs of each type, and types/assets are natively understood.”

Previously in May, Blockstream announced a [new platform](<http://tokenpost.com/Blockchain-startup-Blockstream-unveils-security-token-platform-1885>), called the Liquid Securities platform, which will allow businesses to issue their own tokens on the Liquid Network.

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## Links in this article

- [#LiquidNetwork](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LiquidNetwork?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
- [https://t.co/yxdZwltLR3](https://t.co/yxdZwltLR3)
- [pic.twitter.com/abS3ZztfO5](https://t.co/abS3ZztfO5)
- [July 1, 2019](https://twitter.com/Blockstream/status/1145823725016748033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
- [launched the Liquid Network](https://www.prweb.com/releases/blockstream_launches_the_liquid_network/prweb15828874.htm)
- [atomic swaps](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/atomic-swaps.asp)
- [tweet](https://twitter.com/adam3us/status/1145828768142860288)
- [new platform](http://tokenpost.com/Blockchain-startup-Blockstream-unveils-security-token-platform-1885)
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