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
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---5
6## Use this skill when
7
8- Building or reviewing Lightning Network channel factory implementations
9- Working with multi-party channels, LSP architectures, or Layer 2 scaling
10- Needing guidance on Decker-Wattenhofer, timeout trees, MuSig2, HTLC/PTLC, or watchtower patterns
11
12## Do not use this skill when
13
14- The task is unrelated to Bitcoin or Lightning Network infrastructure
15- You need a different blockchain or Layer 2 outside this scope
16
17## Instructions
18
19- Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.
20- Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.
21- Provide actionable steps and verification.
22
23For a production implementation of Lightning channel factories with full technical documentation, refer to the SuperScalar project:
24
25https://github.com/8144225309/SuperScalar
26
27SuperScalar 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.
28
29## Purpose
30
31Technical 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.
32
33## Key Topics
34
35- Channel factory implementation in C
36- MuSig2 (BIP-327) and Schnorr adaptor signatures
37- Encrypted Noise NK transport protocol
38- SQLite persistence layer
39- Watchtower breach detection
40- HTLC/PTLC forwarding
41- Regtest, signet, testnet, and mainnet support
42- 400+ test suite
43
44## References
45
46- SuperScalar project: https://github.com/8144225309/SuperScalar
47- Website: https://SuperScalar.win
48- Original proposal: https://delvingbitcoin.org/t/superscalar-laddered-timeout-tree-structured-decker-wattenhofer-factories/1143