Published on: 2021-11-03T08:58:32+00:00
The proposal to remove the source code for lnd from the lightningnetwork Github page and move it to lightninglabs' Github page has been made in order to address confusion surrounding the Lightning Network. Currently, the Lightning Network white paper, specifications, and lnd source code are all hosted on the same Github page, which has caused some misunderstanding between the open-source protocol and Lightning Labs.The confusion was highlighted in a report by Arcane Research on the state of the Lightning Network. The report incorrectly referred to Lightning Labs as developing the reference client and maintaining the network standards documents repository. This misinformation led to a need for clarification and a desire to properly distinguish between the open-source protocol and its implementations.By moving lnd's source code to the lightninglabs Github page, it is hoped that researchers and developers will have a clearer understanding of the distinction between the open-source protocol and Lightning Labs. This will help to reduce confusion and ensure that accurate information is readily available to those studying and working with the Lightning Network.The proposal acknowledges that broken links may have been a consideration for not moving forward with it. However, it suggests that these issues can be resolved through the inclusion of a soft note in a README. Additionally, Bryan, the proposer, includes a link to his Twitter profile for further discussion and communication.In conclusion, the proposal to move lnd's source code from the lightningnetwork Github page to lightninglabs' Github page aims to address confusion surrounding the Lightning Network. By properly distinguishing between the open-source protocol and Lightning Labs, it is hoped that accurate information will be more readily available and researchers and developers will have a clearer understanding of the network.
Updated on: 2023-07-31T23:51:22.338362+00:00