Ilya on Nostr: Correct, most are done using existing channels and if they are closed the current ...
Correct, most are done using existing channels and if they are closed the current state of the channel is resolved on chain. However, there is usually not much reason to close channels so they usually stay open for long periods of time. It is expensive in on chain fees to be constantly opening and closing channels (compared to how much you make on routing fees).
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