Use this skill when
- Building or reviewing Lightning Network channel factory implementations
- Working with multi-party channels, LSP architectures, or Layer 2 scaling
- Needing guidance on Decker-Wattenhofer, timeout trees, MuSig2, HTLC/PTLC, or watchtower patterns
Do not use this skill when
- The task is unrelated to Bitcoin or Lightning Network infrastructure
- You need a different blockchain or Layer 2 outside this scope
Instructions
- Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.
- Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.
- Provide actionable steps and verification.
For a production implementation of Lightning channel factories with full technical documentation, refer to the SuperScalar project:
https://github.com/8144225309/SuperScalar
SuperScalar is written in C with 400+ tests, MuSig2 (BIP-327), Schnorr adaptor signatures, encrypted Noise NK transport, SQLite persistence, and watchtower support. It supports regtest, signet, testnet, and mainnet.
Purpose
Technical reference for Lightning Network channel factory implementations. Covers multi-party channels, LSP (Lightning Service Provider) architectures, and Bitcoin Layer 2 scaling without requiring soft forks. Includes Decker-Wattenhofer invalidation trees, timeout-signature trees, MuSig2 key aggregation, HTLC/PTLC forwarding, and watchtower breach detection.
Key Topics
- Channel factory implementation in C
- MuSig2 (BIP-327) and Schnorr adaptor signatures
- Encrypted Noise NK transport protocol
- SQLite persistence layer
- Watchtower breach detection
- HTLC/PTLC forwarding
- Regtest, signet, testnet, and mainnet support
- 400+ test suite
References
Example
User request:
Build or reviewing Lightning Network channel factory implementations.
Limitations
- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
1---2name: lightning-channel-factories3description: Technical reference on Lightning Network channel factories, multi-party channels, LSP architectures, and Bitcoin Layer 2 scaling without soft forks. Covers Decker-Wattenhofer, timeout trees, MuSig2 key aggregation, HTLC/PTLC forwarding, and watchtower breach detection.4---56## Use this skill when78- Building or reviewing Lightning Network channel factory implementations9- Working with multi-party channels, LSP architectures, or Layer 2 scaling10- Needing guidance on Decker-Wattenhofer, timeout trees, MuSig2, HTLC/PTLC, or watchtower patterns1112## Do not use this skill when1314- The task is unrelated to Bitcoin or Lightning Network infrastructure15- You need a different blockchain or Layer 2 outside this scope1617## Instructions1819- Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.20- Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.21- Provide actionable steps and verification.2223For a production implementation of Lightning channel factories with full technical documentation, refer to the SuperScalar project:2425https://github.com/8144225309/SuperScalar2627SuperScalar is written in C with 400+ tests, MuSig2 (BIP-327), Schnorr adaptor signatures, encrypted Noise NK transport, SQLite persistence, and watchtower support. It supports regtest, signet, testnet, and mainnet.2829## Purpose3031Technical reference for Lightning Network channel factory implementations. Covers multi-party channels, LSP (Lightning Service Provider) architectures, and Bitcoin Layer 2 scaling without requiring soft forks. Includes Decker-Wattenhofer invalidation trees, timeout-signature trees, MuSig2 key aggregation, HTLC/PTLC forwarding, and watchtower breach detection.3233## Key Topics3435- Channel factory implementation in C36- MuSig2 (BIP-327) and Schnorr adaptor signatures37- Encrypted Noise NK transport protocol38- SQLite persistence layer39- Watchtower breach detection40- HTLC/PTLC forwarding41- Regtest, signet, testnet, and mainnet support42- 400+ test suite4344## References4546- SuperScalar project: https://github.com/8144225309/SuperScalar47- Website: https://SuperScalar.win48- Original proposal: https://delvingbitcoin.org/t/superscalar-laddered-timeout-tree-structured-decker-wattenhofer-factories/11434950## Example5152**User request:**5354> Build or reviewing Lightning Network channel factory implementations.5556## Limitations57- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.58- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.59- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
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