Hydra: Head Protocol
User Manual, Core Concepts and API Reference
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Secure
Stay confident that participants of a Hydra Head can’t lose funds they’ve not explicitly agreed to spend.
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Fast
Benefit from near-instant settlement for transactions executed inside a Hydra Head.
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Isomorphic
Harness robust capabilities, interfaces and safety of the Cardano main ledger.