Questions tagged [monero-second-tier]

Anything built on top of the Monero network

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How could Monero enable instant transactions?

Some cryptocurrencies offer a feature for instant confirmations of transactions. What is required for these instant transactions to take place, how do they happen, and what is required for them to be implemented in Monero (if possible)?
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Are non-contentious hard forks a potential hindrance to the development and/or usage of the lightning network on top of Monero?

Let's say I open a private channel to someone today. After several years of using the channel I want to close it. Would I be able to do it with a client that was in the meantime upgraded with a couple of non-contentious forks? I can't see how, but…
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