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
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 watcht...4license: MIT5---6
7## Use this skill when
8
9- Building or reviewing Lightning Network channel factory implementations
10- Working with multi-party channels, LSP architectures, or Layer 2 scaling
11- Needing guidance on Decker-Wattenhofer, timeout trees, MuSig2, HTLC/PTLC, or watchtower patterns
12
13## Do not use this skill when
14
15- The task is unrelated to Bitcoin or Lightning Network infrastructure
16- You need a different blockchain or Layer 2 outside this scope
17
18## Instructions
19
20- Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.
21- Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.
22- Provide actionable steps and verification.
23
24For a production implementation of Lightning channel factories with full technical documentation, refer to the SuperScalar project:
25
26https://github.com/8144225309/SuperScalar
27
28SuperScalar 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.
29
30## Purpose
31
32Technical 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.
33
34## Key Topics
35
36- Channel factory implementation in C
37- MuSig2 (BIP-327) and Schnorr adaptor signatures
38- Encrypted Noise NK transport protocol
39- SQLite persistence layer
40- Watchtower breach detection
41- HTLC/PTLC forwarding
42- Regtest, signet, testnet, and mainnet support
43- 400+ test suite
44
45## References
46
47- SuperScalar project: https://github.com/8144225309/SuperScalar
48- Website: https://SuperScalar.win
49- Original proposal: https://delvingbitcoin.org/t/superscalar-laddered-timeout-tree-structured-decker-wattenhofer-factories/1143
50
51## Limitations
52- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
53- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
54- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
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