One of the improvements is a shorter start time of the nodes, thanks to better data management.
In the cooperative closures of Canales, now who begins the process pays the rates.
The Lightning Network (LN), a second -layer (L2) network of Bitcoin, has taken a step forward with the launch of a new version of its main software, known as Lightning Network Daemon (LND).
Lightning Labs, the company behind this development, presented on June 3 the availability of LND V0.19, a update which promises to optimize the performance of the nodes and improve the experience of users who make transactions with Bitcoin (BTC) through the LN.
Lightning Network Daemon (LND) is a program that operates in the background and manages the critical functions of a Network Lightning node and allows users to operate a complete node. A node is a connection point within that L2 that facilitates payment of payment and ensures that transactions are carried out safely and efficiently.
In other words, the Daemon is The engine that makes possible That a user actively participates in this second -layer network, either to send, receive or roll payments with Bitcoin.
What are the improvements that LND V0.19 would bring?
LND version 0.19 introduces three main improvements that point to make the lightning nodes network more efficient and reliableboth for users who just start and for experienced operators.
First, the start time of the nodes has been optimized by migration of the database. In simple terms, a Lightning Network node needs to store information about the payment channels and transactions it has processed. Over time, this database can become heavy, which delays node start.
The new version, according to the announcement, improves the way in which this information is managed, allowing the nodes start faster. This is especially useful for users operating nodes in devices with limited resources or who need to restart their node.
The second improvement has to do with the cooperative closures of Canales, a fundamental process in Lightning Network. When two users decide to close a payment channel, they must agree on how the funds that were on that channel will be distributed and that decision on the Bitcoin network.
This process generates rates, known as “chain rates”, which someone must pay. In previous versions of LND, It was not clear who assumed this costwhich could generate friction among users.
With LND V0.19, a new default value is established: the part that starts the closure of the channel will be responsible for paying the rates of the chain. This change brings clarity and predictability, improving the experience of use for all participants.
Finally, the update includes improvements in the route search process, also known as «Pathfinding«. In the Lightning Network, when a user sends a payment, this does not go directly to the recipient, but passes through several intermediate nodes that surround the transaction.
Finding an efficient and reliable route can be complicated, since the balances of the channels are not public and the routes can fail if an intermediate node does not have enough liquidity.
In accordance with the provisions, LND V0.19 Optimizes algorithms of Pathfinding To increase the probability of payments success, which means that users will experience less failures when sending bitcoin through the network. This progress is crucial for Lightning Network to be a reliable tool for daily payments.
The announcement of Lightning Labs About LND V0.19 also includes other improvements beyond the three main leads. Among them, Support for Taproot addresses is added in the node purse, a technology that improves privacy and reduces rates by simplifying complex transactions in Bitcoin. In addition, connections management is optimized with other nodes for more efficient routing and minor errors are corrected, strengthening system stability.
