Tech | Atomic Multipath Payments
The Lightning network has been a popular platform for small payments, and with the recent improvements, it is now more reliable & suitable for large bitcoin payments.
Atomic Multipath Payments (AMP) is a new type of Lightning payment implemented by lnd that allows a single payment to be split into multiple smaller payments, which are then sent simultaneously through different payment channels. This enables payments to be made that exceed the capacity of a single payment channel, increasing the network's overall efficiency. Atomic Multipath Payments are either fully settled or not settled at all, unlike Multipath payments which can result in only partial settlement. The article further explains why Multipath Payments are necessary, the different factors affecting routing lightning payments, and the differences between Atomic Multipath Payment Vs Invoices, Atomic Multipath Payment Vs Keysend, & Atomic Multipath Payment Vs Offers.