Michelle-567/bitcoin-escrow-htlc

Bitcoin-based escrow system using HTLC for secure peer-to-peer transactions in African markets # bitcoin-escrow-htlc Bitcoin-based escrow system using HTLC for secure peer-to-peer transactions in African markets # Bitcoin Escrow System (HTLC) ## Overview This project implements a decentralized escrow system using Bitcoin Hashed Time-Lock Contracts (HTLC) to enable trustless transactions between buyers and sellers. ## Problem In many African peer-to-peer marketplaces, trust is a major issue. Buyers risk losing money, and sellers risk not being paid. ## Solution This system uses Bitcoin-native smart contracts (HTLCs) to: - Lock funds securely - Release payment only when conditions are met - Refund automatically if conditions fail ## Status 🚧 Week 1: Discovery & Framing ## Next Steps - Conduct user interviews - Define use case - Build HTLC prototype ## Tech Stack - Bitcoin Script (HTLC) - Node.js / Python - Web Interface