In the context of Lightning Network, an "autopilot" is a program that examines the network and suggests to node operators which other nodes they should create channels with, based on criteria such as desirable network topology.
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What criteria should be taken into account when selecting nodes to create new lightning channels with?
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I see people connect to a "well connected" node on LN and by that they mean they connect to a node with lots of channels. The number of channels is actually a contra-indicator of a node's ability to route. Good…
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How does lnd's autopilot feature work?
Autopilot automatically connects to peers in order to establish a p2p network. I didn't find however a complete explanation of its motivation and logic.
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How can wallet software implement automatic channel management for Lightning Network?
If I'm building a desktop Bitcoin wallet with Lightning support, and I don't want the user to have to worry about channel management, what's the way to achieve that?
I've seen the autopilot solutions for lnd and c-lightning.
I'm currently…
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