Author: Corné Plooy 2018-04-09 09:47:51
Published on: 2018-04-09T09:47:51+00:00
The email thread discusses the use of bech32 encoding in QR codes for Lightning Network nodes. The original poster suggests using a format like "lightning:ln1bech32nodeid/ipnumber/port," which would allow for smaller QR codes and avoid confusion with characters like "@" and ":" in IPv6 addresses and port numbers. However, some members of the thread question the usefulness of bech32 encoding in this context and suggest that it may be more important to focus on finding a more space-efficient way to encode node IDs. Additionally, the idea of using bech32 encoding for IP addresses and port numbers is brought up as another potential approach. Despite some differing opinions, there appears to be interest in standardizing QR code formats for Lightning Network nodes to improve their usability.
Updated on: 2023-05-24T22:50:36.409144+00:00