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@ -299,7 +299,7 @@ Usually, your Lightning Network software will automatically select the best clos
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Mutual close is when both channel partners agree to close a channel and is the preferred method of channel closure.
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When you decide that you want to close a channel, your Lightning Network node will inform your channel partner about your intention.
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Now both your node and the channel parter's node work together to close the channel.
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Now both your node and the channel partner's node work together to close the channel.
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No new routing attempts will be accepted from either channel partner and any ongoing routing attempts will be settled or removed after they time out.
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Finalizing the routing attempts takes time, so a mutual close can also take some time to complete.
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