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@ -49,5 +49,5 @@ The amount of Bitcoin one holds remains constant, and actually decreases as one
Those wishing to earn a return on their holdings in Bitcoin terms can do so by opening channels and routing payments in return for routing fees.
In this way, users can earn a return (i.e. "interest") by locking their Bitcoin into channels and offering liquidity to other users wishing to transact on the Lightning Network.
Users doing so will need to pay the fees to open and close channels, as well as the cost of maintaining any hardware to run a Lightning Node.
However, as channels can be left open indefinitely, they could earn a profit as long as their sufficient users of the Lightning Network such that their routing fees are in excess of their channel fees and maintenance costs over the long term.
This is trustless as users do not need to loan anyone their Bitcoin; they only need to take the risks of operating a Lightning node and storing Bitcoin in a hot wallet.
However, as channels can be left open indefinitely, they could earn a profit as long as there are sufficient users of the Lightning Network such that their routing fees are in excess of their channel fees and maintenance costs over the long term.
This is trustless as users do not need to loan or send anyone their Bitcoin; they only need to take the risks of operating a Lightning node and storing Bitcoin in a hot wallet.

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