Understanding Liquid

Learn what Liquid is, why it matters for exchanges and fintech platforms, and how its core features (Confidential Transactions, issued assets, and Simplicity smart contracts) work under the hood.

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The Liquid Network is a production Bitcoin sidechain built with Elements, supporting confidential transactions, asset issuance and programmable smart contracts.

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