MASTR · CRYPTO & WEB3
Bitcoin: recovery and Lightning
6 · Reference guides
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- 01
Bitcoin output descriptors: the wallet backup beyond a seed
Keys, derivation paths and spending rules answer different recovery questions.
- 02
Schnorr and MuSig2: several signers, one Bitcoin signature
Compact signatures change what is visible on-chain, not the need for a sound custody policy.
- 03
Bitcoin timelocks: a calendar condition versus a coin’s age
Absolute and relative locks start their clocks in different places.
- 04
Bitcoin coinbase maturity: why a new mining reward cannot move immediately
A consensus waiting period for mining outputs is distinct from ordinary payment confirmations.
- 05
Lightning inbound liquidity: why a funded wallet may still fail to receive
Receiving capacity depends on the direction of channel balances and the available route.
- 06
BOLT 11 invoices: what a Lightning payment request actually says
A signed invoice carries payment conditions; it is neither a reusable bank account nor proof of delivery.