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Eclair Lightning update requires confirmed inputs for Bitcoin funding changes

TradingGain Newsroom·1h ago·02 Nov 2026, 17:40 UTC

Eclair, a Lightning Network software, released an update on October 27 that requires confirmed peer inputs for splices by default. The release also improves recovery if a channel has to close while its funding is still pending. For traders, the change targets a risk to Lightning payments tied to unconfirmed inputs, though it is a technical update rather than a direct market event.

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Why it matters

Confirmed peer inputs are now required for splices by default in the October 27 release.
The update aims to reduce Lightning payment risk linked to unconfirmed funding inputs.
Better recovery applies when a channel must close while funding is still pending.

What to watch next

Watch whether other Lightning Network wallets and node software adopt similar funding safeguards in their next releases.

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