Bitcoin Atom (BCA) brings a truly decentralized way of digital asset exchange – with on-chain atomic swaps on board. By using built-in hash time-locked contracts (HTLCs) and its own HTLC API, Bitcoin Atom attempts to disrupt the way we exchange cryptocurrencies today, giving independence from intermediaries and any centralized entities.
Steem Dollars are liquid stable-value currency tokens designed to be pegged to $1 USD. Steem Dollars can be traded with STEEM and transferred to other accounts for commerce or exchange.