If you lose internet connectivity would, can that force-close a Lightning channel? Or would the node simply be offline..?

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It doesn't necessarily mean all your channels will force close, only if a partner tries to close while you're offline or an htlc is stuck

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Get a UPS and plug your router and node into it to stay up and running during short power outages

Good thinkin’

Ima guess it’s energy so it would go into cold storage till pulled up again

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It doesn’t force close a channel. Force closure happens when one of the two parties initiate it. The exposure would be if you drop offline and your channel counterparty force closes with an inaccurate balance and you being offline. This is why it’s good to set up a watchtower for protection

Thank you for the clarification 🙏

Node Offline

Channels don’t just close themselves.

No, your channel can be offline indefinitely. The other party can force close while you’re down, though.