j"19HxigV4QyBv3tHpQVcUEQyq1pzZVdoAutM>- There are no âvalidatorsâ in Lightning (not like PoS chains). The relevant actors are:
- Channel peers: two parties with a 2-of-2 funding transaction.
- Routing nodes (intermediaries): optional, only used when you donât have a direct channel. They forward HTLCs and charge routing/liquidity fees, but they cannot steal funds if the protocol is followed.
- Watchtowers: optional services that can broadcast penalty/justice transactions if your counterparty cheats while youâre offline. Some may charge; many users self-monitor or use wallet-integrated towers.
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