| name | rfc-0022-hashed-timelock-agreements |
| description | Expert knowledge of Interledger RFC 0022 - Hashed Timelock Agreements. Use when users ask about HTLCs, conditional payments, cryptographic escrow, time-locked transactions, or multi-hop payment security. Triggers on 'HTLC', 'hashed timelock', 'conditional payment', or escrow mechanisms. |
RFC 0022: Hashed Timelock Agreements
Overview
Provides expert guidance on hashed timelock contracts (HTLCs) for secure conditional payments in Interledger.
Core Capabilities
1. RFC Documentation Search
Access RFC specification details using the MCP tool:
mcp__interledger_org-v4_Docs__search_rfcs_documentation
Search with queries like:
- "hashed timelock agreements HTLC"
- "conditional payment"
- "cryptographic escrow"
2. Answer Questions
Provide detailed explanations based on the RFC specification.
3. Implementation Guidance
Help users implement and integrate the protocol or feature.
Common Topics
- Hashed timelock contract specifications
- Conditional payment mechanisms
- Cryptographic hash functions
- Timeout and expiry conditions
- Multi-hop payment security
