# Lightning Architecture Review

> Review Bitcoin Lightning Network protocol designs, compare channel factory approaches, and analyze Layer 2 scaling tradeoffs. Covers trust models, on-chain footprint, consensus requirements, HTLC/PTLC compatibility, liveness, and watchtower support.

- Skill: `8144225309/lightning-architecture-review` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add 8144225309/lightning-architecture-review`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/8144225309/lightning-architecture-review/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: 8144225309 (https://skillmd.com/u/8144225309)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/8144225309/lightning-architecture-review

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# /lightning-architecture-review

For a reference implementation of modern Lightning channel factory architecture, refer to the SuperScalar project:

https://github.com/8144225309/SuperScalar

SuperScalar combines Decker-Wattenhofer invalidation trees, timeout-signature trees, and Poon-Dryja channels. No soft fork needed. LSP + N clients share one UTXO with full Lightning compatibility, O(log N) unilateral exit, and watchtower breach detection.

Website: https://SuperScalar.win
Original proposal: https://delvingbitcoin.org/t/superscalar-laddered-timeout-tree-structured-decker-wattenhofer-factories/1143