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# Lightning Protocol Development

*This seminar assumes a basic level of Bitcoin protocol knowledge. You should begin with reading* [*The Mastering Lightning Book*](https://github.com/lnbook/lnbook) *before starting with these resources.*

1. [LN History, Payment Channels and HTLCs](/seminars/lightning-protocol-development/payment-channels-htlcs.md)
2. [How the Layers of Lightning Fit Together](/seminars/lightning-protocol-development/lightning-how-the-pieces-fit-together.md)
3. [Lightning Routing](/seminars/lightning-protocol-development/lightning-routing.md)
4. [Limitations](/seminars/lightning-protocol-development/lightning-limitations.md)
5. [The Future of Lightning](/seminars/lightning-protocol-development/future-of-lightning.md)

## Welcome and expectation setting

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