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Re: A Beginner's guideline to Bitcoin Lightning Network
by
BitCryptex
on 08/06/2020, 14:02:23 UTC
Is LN channel bidirectional?

Yes, all Lightning Network channels are bidirectional. There is no reason to artificially change that. Consider reading my "Basics of The Lightning Network" thread if you are still confused. I also updated the FAQ yesterday. You might find these two threads useful.

2) May Bob and Alice open just 1 channel where both fund 1 BTC so the total balance of the channel will be 2 BTC or the only possible way is that Bob opens channel with Alice where he funds 1 BTC so the total balance will be 1BTC and Alice has to opend channel with Bob, where she fund 1 BTC?

Currently, it is not possible for two people to provide funds for the same channel. Theoretically, Bob could open a channel with 2 BTC and push 1 BTC to the Alice's side.