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# Non-Interactive Swaps

> Advanced contract patterns for non-interactive asset swaps in Arkade

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<Warning>
  **Experimental Technology**

  Non-interactive swaps on Arkade is experimental technology in active development. All code and examples presented here are for exploration and proof of concept purposes only. Do not use in production environments.
</Warning>

Non-interactive swaps allow users to exchange assets without requiring both parties to be online simultaneously. This pattern leverages Arkade Script's advanced capabilities to create secure, trustless swap mechanisms.

## Overview

Unlike traditional atomic swaps that require coordination between parties, non-interactive swaps allow:

* One party to create a swap offer that can be taken by anyone
* Takers to complete the swap at their convenience without the maker being online
* Automatic verification of swap conditions without trusted third parties

## Contract Architecture

The non-interactive swap contract uses a combination of:

1. **Hash Preimage Verification** - To ensure the correct asset is being swapped
2. **Transaction Introspection** - To verify output amounts and destinations
3. **Timelock Mechanisms** - To allow the maker to reclaim their assets after expiration

## Example Implementation

```solidity theme={null}
// Contract configuration options
options {
  server = server;
  exit = 144;
}

contract NonInteractiveSwap(
  pubkey maker,
  pubkey server,
  bytes32 assetIdHash,
  int amount,
  int expiryTime
) {
  // Maker can cancel the swap after expiry
  function cancel(signature makerSig) {
    require(tx.time >= expiryTime, "Swap has not expired yet");
    require(checkSig(makerSig, maker), "Invalid maker signature");
  }
  
  // Anyone can complete the swap by providing the correct asset
  function swap(bytes32 assetId, signature takerSig, pubkey taker) {
    // Verify the asset being provided matches what the maker requested
    require(sha256(assetId) == assetIdHash, "Asset ID doesn't match requested asset");
    
    // Verify the output contains the correct amount going to the maker
    require(tx.outputs[0].value >= amount, "Output amount too small");
    require(tx.outputs[0].asset == assetId, "Output asset incorrect");
    
    // Verify the output is spendable by the maker
    bytes makerScript = new P2PKH(maker);
    require(tx.outputs[0].scriptPubKey == makerScript, "Output not spendable by maker");
    
    // Verify the taker signature
    require(checkSig(takerSig, taker), "Invalid taker signature");
  }
}
```

## Advanced Features

### Partial Fills

Non-interactive swaps can be extended to support partial fills, allowing multiple takers to each fulfill a portion of the swap:

```solidity theme={null}
function partialSwap(bytes32 assetId, int partialAmount, signature takerSig, pubkey taker) {
  // Verify the asset being provided matches what the maker requested
  require(sha256(assetId) == assetIdHash, "Asset ID doesn't match requested asset");
  
  // Verify the partial amount is reasonable
  require(partialAmount > 0, "Partial amount must be positive");
  require(partialAmount <= amount, "Partial amount too large");
  
  // Calculate the proportional output based on the partial amount
  int proportionalOutput = (partialAmount * totalOutput) / amount;
  
  // Verify the output contains the correct amount going to the maker
  require(tx.outputs[0].value >= proportionalOutput, "Output amount too small");
  require(tx.outputs[0].asset == assetId, "Output asset incorrect");
  
  // Verify the output is spendable by the maker
  bytes makerScript = new P2PKH(maker);
  require(tx.outputs[0].scriptPubKey == makerScript, "Output not spendable by maker");
  
  // Verify the change output returns to a new swap contract with updated amount
  int remainingAmount = amount - partialAmount;
  if (remainingAmount > 0) {
    // Verify there's a change output with the remaining swap contract
    // Implementation details omitted for brevity
  }
  
  // Verify the taker signature
  require(checkSig(takerSig, taker), "Invalid taker signature");
}
```

### Price Oracles

For swaps that need to execute at market price rather than a fixed rate, oracle integration can be added:

```solidity theme={null}
function marketSwap(bytes32 assetId, int price, signature oracleSig, pubkey oracle, signature takerSig, pubkey taker) {
  // Verify the asset being provided matches what the maker requested
  require(sha256(assetId) == assetIdHash, "Asset ID doesn't match requested asset");
  
  // Verify the oracle signature on the price data
  bytes message = sha256(assetId + int2bytes(tx.time));
  require(checkSigFromStack(oracleSig, oracle, message), "Invalid oracle signature");
  
  // Calculate the expected amount based on the oracle price
  int expectedAmount = amount * price / 10000; // Assuming price is in basis points
  
  // Verify the output contains the correct amount going to the maker
  require(tx.outputs[0].value >= expectedAmount, "Output amount too small");
  require(tx.outputs[0].asset == assetId, "Output asset incorrect");
  
  // Verify the output is spendable by the maker
  bytes makerScript = new P2PKH(maker);
  require(tx.outputs[0].scriptPubKey == makerScript, "Output not spendable by maker");
  
  // Verify the taker signature
  require(checkSig(takerSig, taker), "Invalid taker signature");
}
```

## Security Considerations

When implementing non-interactive swaps, consider these security aspects:

1. **Frontrunning Protection** - Consider mechanisms to prevent frontrunning of attractive swap offers
2. **Fee Management** - Ensure the contract accounts for transaction fees to avoid dust outputs
3. **Replay Protection** - Implement nonces or other mechanisms to prevent replay attacks
4. **Timelock Selection** - Choose appropriate timelocks that balance security with capital efficiency

## Future Directions

The Arkade ecosystem is exploring several enhancements to non-interactive swaps:

* **Multi-asset Swaps** - Supporting swaps involving more than two assets
* **Conditional Swaps** - Swaps that execute only when certain external conditions are met
* **Privacy Enhancements** - Techniques to improve the privacy of swap participants