Chapter overview: * explains the channel graph, and how it's modified+verified Relevant questions to answer: * Gossip announcements: - How does a peer announce a new channel to the network? - How do nodes verify a channel announcement? Why should they verify one in the first place? - How does a node control _how_ a payment is routed through its channel? - What knobs exist for a node to set in their channel updates? - How often are channel updates sent? - How does a node update its node in the channel graph? Do we we need to verify this? - How quickly does an update propagate? - What are "zombie" channels? Why do they matter? * Channel graph syncing: - What are the various ways a node can sync the channel graph? - Which is the most efficient? - What is the "gossip query" system? - Does a node need to keep up with all gossip updates? Does this change if they're a routing node or mobile client? * Protocol Extensions via Feature Bits and TLV: - How can the channel graph be upgraded using feature bits and TLV fields? - How does a receiver signal that they can accept MPP/AMP payments?