# About Portal Network

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Welcome to Portal's developer documentation. Portal is a cross-chain DEX secured by Bitcoin, built on a Proof-of-Stake validator network. This guide covers:

1. Non-custodial, Layer 2 HTLC-based atomic swaps
2. Our Automated Dynamic Market Maker (ADMM) for instant cross-chain swaps

Learn how to leverage these features to create efficient, decentralized trading solutions for digital assets.

Visit [PortalToBitcoin.com](https://portaltobitcoin.com/) or join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/tgYKpAeaWS) and [Telegram](https://t.me/portalgroupchat) to get involved.

## A paradigm shift for true cross-chain liquidity: <a href="#p4byopmjq7ha" id="p4byopmjq7ha"></a>

### **The Advent of Portal: Pioneering Trustless and Censorship-Resistant Swaps**

In the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency ecosystem, the importance of truly seamless cross-chain interoperability, particularly with Bitcoin, BRC-20 and Ordinals, has become increasingly vital. At Portal, our mission is to be at the forefront of this transformation: by offering users a groundbreaking platform for trustless, and censorship-resistant swaps of crypto assets. Our approach is distinct: We facilitate native asset swaps across different blockchains directly with BTC and the Bitcoin Ecosystem, eliminating the need for wrappers, bridges, or custodians.&#x20;

Portal's infrastructure is poised to revolutionize decentralized finance (DeFi) on Bitcoin, catalyzing a surge in BTC's utility and value.

### **Portal Network: The Gateway to Hyperbitcoinization.**

The vulnerabilities of centralized exchanges have been a persistent challenge/risk in the crypto ecosystem. Portal's vision is to mitigate this risk through trustless Bitcoin interoperability with other chains, leveraging fast, efficient, Layer 2 cross-chain atomic swaps. This approach promises a secure, inexpensive, and user-centric platform for asset exchange, thus opening the Portal to Hyperbitcoinization.

### Key Publications & Resources: <a href="#svcuseebym2g" id="svcuseebym2g"></a>

* Portal Website: <https://portal.com>
* GitHub repository: <https://github.com/Portaldefi>
* Network Litepaper: <https://go.portaldefi.com/litepaper>
* Atomic Swaps Whitepaper: <https://go.portaldefi.com/atomic-swaps-whitepaper>
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* Join Portal’s mailing list: <https://go.portaldefi.com/mailinglist>
* Become a validator: <https://go.portaldefi.com/join-validators>

### **Goals and Vision**

* **Decentralization:** Our unwavering commitment to decentralization is underpinned by audited open-source software and transparent network operations from inception.
* **Hyperbitcoinization:** We envision a world where Bitcoin's adoption is accelerated through improved cross-chain coordination and innovations on Bitcoin’s Layer 2 (L2) networks, with Portal serving as a gateway.
* **Cross-Chain and Cross-Layer Capabilities:** We aim to empower users with a permissionless method for swapping assets across diverse chains and networks, including Layer-1 (L1) and L2 protocols, eliminating the need for wrapped assets and mitigating liquidity fragmentation.
* **Utility-Centric Product:** Our protocol focuses on pricing precision and minimizing slippage, positioning itself as a leader in the swapping protocol landscape.
* **Seamless Composability:** Designed for easy integration with wallets, aggregators, and various L1 and L2 protocols, Portal extends Bitcoin’s reach and functionality.
* **Sustainable Value Capture:** Aligning the protocol's success with user demand, we ensure self-sustainability and a mutually beneficial ecosystem.


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