OP_Expire and Coinbase-Like Behavior: Making HTLCs Safer by Letting Transactions Expire Safely

Posted by Peter Todd

Nov 2, 2023/06:26 UTC

The email discusses the distinction between anchor channels and non-anchor channels in relation to fee bumping and spending outputs. In the case of anchor channels, all outputs other than the anchor outputs designated for fee bumping cannot be spent until the commitment transaction is mined. This implies that Replace-by-fee (RBF) and Child-pays-for-parent (CPFP) mechanisms are not relevant in anchor channels. The email also includes a link to the website https://petertodd.org, presumably for further reference on the topic.

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