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Asynchronous Lightning Payments and Trampoline Payments Explained
This chapter explores the concept of asynchronous lightning payments where Lightning Service Providers enable delayed payments until the recipient is online to receive them. It also delves into trampoline payments that delegate pathfinding to enhance the efficiency of routing payments over the Lightning Network, touching on privacy concerns. The discussion highlights the role of Lightning Service Providers, the process of settling funds, and the prerequisites necessary for the Lightning Protocol to function effectively.