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Lightning Address in a Bolt 12 world

Lightning Address in a Bolt 12 world

Original Postby Bastien TEINTURIER

Posted on: November 21, 2023 10:57 UTC

The discussion revolves around the implementation details for a bLIP, focusing on the necessity for enforcing uniqueness to avoid duplicate records.

The dialogue touches upon various options under consideration, each with different implications for how blinded paths are managed in relation to DNS records and user control.

Option 1 is identified as limiting because it allows only a single DNS record that points to the domain owner's node, meaning that there cannot be different blinded paths for each user. This is contrasted with Option 3, which provides individual records per user, granting them the autonomy to select their blinded path. It's highlighted that if payment recipients desire full control over their blinded paths, they would be required to operate their domain and align with Option 3.

The correspondence clarifies these points yet leaves room for further clarification if there has been any misunderstanding of the arguments presented. The emphasis is on ensuring that the end user's preferences for managing the blinded paths are accommodated within the structure of the proposed system.