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EPISODE · May 30, 2021 · 4 MIN

16.7 Offers - Next Generation Lightning Invoices || Rusty Russell

from Join the Wasabikas - a Bitcoin Privacy Podcast · host Wasabi Wallet

Rusty Russell explains the problems of the current Bitcoin Lightning Network invoice, and how the new BOLT 12 Offer spec addresses them. First, the merchant creates a static offer, which includes the amount, description, items, recurrent payment information, and other important metadata. Now a user can request an invoice for this offer, and receive a cryptographically sound payment confirmation proof. 

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16.7 Offers - Next Generation Lightning Invoices || Rusty Russell

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Rusty Russell explains the problems of the current Bitcoin Lightning Network invoice, and how the new BOLT 12 Offer spec addresses them. First, the merchant creates a static offer, which includes the amount, description, items, recurrent payment...

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