((("channel graph", id="ix_11_gossip_channel_graph-asciidoc0", range="startofrange")))((("gossip protocol", id="ix_11_gossip_channel_graph-asciidoc1", range="startofrange")))In this chapter we will describe the Lightning Network's gossip protocol and how it is used by nodes to construct and maintain a channel graph. We will also review the DNS bootstrap mechanism used to find peers to "gossip" with.
The "Routing fees and Gossip relaying" section is highlighted by a double outline spanning the routing layer and peer-to-peer layer of <<LN_protocol_gossip_highlight>>.
The "Routing fees and Gossip relaying" section is highlighted by an outline spanning the routing layer and peer-to-peer layer of <<LN_protocol_gossip_highlight>>.