A forced Bitcoin Lightning exit can be cheap and still leave you waiting days
The preprint's 2026 public force-close cohort paid a median 925 satoshis per channel, while the broadcaster's balance faced a 2.5-day median wait. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
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