01Definition
The widely used encoded Lightning payment request containing amount, destination, payment hash, expiry and routing hints.
02Context
The widely used encoded Lightning payment request containing amount, destination, payment hash, expiry and routing hints. This coordinate is placed in the wider system through its protocol, economic and historical relationships.
03Why it matters
Understanding BOLT 11 invoice helps distinguish a verifiable Bitcoin mechanism or historical record from slogans, products and market narratives.
⌖Reference points
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Linked to related atlas coordinates
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Grounded in a source record
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Explains function and trade-offs
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