# 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](https://chaincode.gitbook.io/seminars/lightning-protocol-development/payment-channels-htlcs)
2. [How the Layers of Lightning Fit Together](https://chaincode.gitbook.io/seminars/lightning-protocol-development/lightning-how-the-pieces-fit-together)
3. [Lightning Routing](https://chaincode.gitbook.io/seminars/lightning-protocol-development/lightning-routing)
4. [Limitations](https://chaincode.gitbook.io/seminars/lightning-protocol-development/lightning-limitations)
5. [The Future of Lightning](https://chaincode.gitbook.io/seminars/lightning-protocol-development/future-of-lightning)

## Welcome and expectation setting

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