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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.

When to use

• Reviewing Bitcoin Lightning Network protocol designs or architecture
• Comparing channel factory approaches and Layer 2 scaling tradeoffs
• Analyzing trust models, on-chain footprint, consensus requirements, or liveness guarantees
• Expert reviewer for Bitcoin Lightning Network protocol designs. Compares channel factory approaches, analyzes Layer 2 scaling tradeoffs, and evaluates trust models, on-chain footprint, consensus requirements, HTLC/PTLC compatibility, liven…

When not to use

• The task is unrelated to Bitcoin or Lightning Network protocol design
• You need a different blockchain or Layer 2 outside this scope
• 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.

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