The Lightning Network is a second-layer protocol built on top of Bitcoin's stable base layer. Unlike Bitcoin, Lightning does not have its own blockchain, so it does not require a consensus mechanism. Instead, it relies on agreed-upon accounting and security guarantees between peers to maintain payment channels.
On the Bitcoin network, consensus rules determine the validity of blocks. While mempool relay policies do not influence these rules, they can fragment mempools and significantly delay full block relay.
Many non-technical and often non-economical participants are misled into believing they can influence consensus rules through relay filters. This is not only inaccurate but also potentially harmful to the network.
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npub14t…shy62
2025-05-10 19:55:46
in reply to nevent1q…jx3p
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2025-05-10 19:55:46Event JSON
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