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[[routing_on_a_network_of_payment_channels]]
== Routing on a Network of Payment channels
In this section we will finally unpack how payment channels can be connected to a network of other payment channels via a process called _routing_.
In this section we will finally unpack how payment channels can be connected to a network of other payment channels via a process called _routing_. Specifically, we will look at the first part of the routing layer, highlighted by a double outline in the protocol suite diagram:
[[LN_protocol_routing_highlight]]
.The Lightning Network Protocol Suite
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=== Routing a payment
In this section we will examine routing from the perspective of Dina, a gamer who receives donations from her fans while she livestreams her game sessions.
In this section we will examine routing from the perspective of Dina, a gamer who receives donations from her fans while she streams her game sessions.
The innovation of routed payment channels allows Dina to receive tips without maintaining a separate channel with every one of her fans who want to tip her.
As long as there exists a path of well-funded channels from that viewer to Dina, she will be able to receive payment from that fan.