Eclair tightens Bitcoin funding rules for Lightning payments

CryptoSlate reports that Eclair has updated its rules for Bitcoin funding. The changes, effective October 27, require confirmed peer inputs for splice...

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CryptoSlate reports that Eclair has updated its rules for Bitcoin funding. The changes, effective October 27, require confirmed peer inputs for splices by default. This aims to enhance recovery processes when a channel must close while funding is still pending. The adjustments address risks associated with unconfirmed inputs in Lightning payments.

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Source published: Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:40:27 +0000

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