Every major innovation begins with a strong foundation. For Mintlayer, that meant years of building the core infrastructure for a native Bitcoin cross-chain swap system powered by HTLCs. This groundwork made it possible for Bitcoin to trade across chains without ever leaving the user’s control. Today, that foundation comes to life with the launch of a front end built for real users.

The launch of RioSwap marks an important step in Bitcoin’s evolution, where decentralized markets, liquidity, and real-world finance begin to converge, tapping the potential for trillions in idle $BTC to enter the on-chain economy, now driven by Mintlayer.

RioSwap is the FIRST-EVER BTC-native cross-chain decentralized exchange built on Mintlayer’s atomic swap technology. It enables direct Bitcoin swaps without the need for wrapped assets, bridges, or custodians, preserving the security and self-custody that define Bitcoin.

With the Public Testnet now live, we invite you to explore, test, and share your feedback to help us refine the experience ahead of the mainnet launch.

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Welcome to RioSwap Testnet - Bug Hunt 1

1. Visit the Testnet Site: https://test.rioswap.com/ 
2. Join the testing community: Join the Group
3. Report bugs & share feedback: Feedback Form
   
   

Deadline: October 30 for Bug Hunt 1 submissions

Prizes: 160,000 ML in prizes for the best submissions