Lightning backup QR code needs a bit more explanation
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Description
When creating a lightning channel, it instructs you to "save this backup on another device". It doesn't indicate what information the QR code holds or what is necessary to properly secure it. Is it encrypted? Can it be safely stored on an online machine in plain text, or does it need better security?
As an aside, I'm curious how it works across uses. I mean, if you use your channel, then lose data and try to use this backup, how does the recovery process work? I don't see any information about this in the documentation
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Start with the Lightning documentation linked in the issue and trace the channel-creation flow that presents the QR code. Verify what the backup contains, whether it is encrypted, how it should be stored, and how recovery works after channel use; done means the documentation answers these questions clearly.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- documentation, security
- Issue type
- Documentation
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
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- Stale
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- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 42/100