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Sibling Eviction for v3 transactions

Sibling Eviction for v3 transactions

Original Postby morehouse

Posted on: January 25, 2024 18:02 UTC

The ongoing development within the Lightning Network (LN) suggests that adopting a slightly larger, single shared-key at 330 satoshis could lead to significant simplifications in commitment transactions.

This proposition, working in tandem with other proposed improvements such as package relay/Replace-By-Fee (RBF) mechanisms and the concept of sibling eviction, provides an optimistic future for the LN's operational efficiency.

The introduction of ephemeral anchors is also touched upon as a potential means to enhance fee efficiency. Although not deemed essential within the current scope of discussion, their implementation would likely be considered if they were available. The primary focus, however, remains on the aforementioned key adjustments which are posited as sufficient in themselves to streamline LN's transactional processes without the immediate need for ephemeral anchors.

These technical enhancements are anticipated to not only simplify the underlying transaction structure but also pave the way for more cost-effective and agile operations on the network. As the community continues to innovate, these changes could mark a pivotal step towards improving the overall functionality and user experience of the Lightning Network.