Recently, I have been trying to wrap my head around the word
Rendezvous Routing and how it relates to the Lightning network. when I used my search engine, most of the results that i got were explanations to
Rendezvous protocol and not
routing. I began having a thought that: the Rendezvous Protocol is probably the source, or have a connection with the routing itself. from most of the explanations I got online, Rendezvous Protocol seems to be a term solely for Peer-to-Peer network, like this one below...
rendezvous protocol is a computer network protocol that enables resources or P2P network peers to find each other.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rendezvous_protocolLightning Network on the other hand, have so many approaching definition that probably everyone can give while defining it. From what I've learnt so far, it is decentralized layer 2 solution that acts as payment channel, built on the Bitcoin blockchain. it is greatly recognized in solving/addressing the issue of scalability. whichever definition we all know as individuals, it's important to note that LN is primarily used for the fast transfer of Bitcoin off-chain, before broadcast is finally done on-chain.
It's not still clear to me how Rendezvous Protcol or routing relates in anyway with the LN, perhaps some of the BTT forum members might have an idea.
So my questions:
1. Is Rendezvous Protocol In anyway related to Rendezvous Routing ?
2. What's the answer to the thread title?
3. During the process of setting up(creating) payment channel, is there an application of the Rendezvous Protocol?.
I am 100% open to correction as I still see myself as a learner. Pardon any of my error and share your personal opinion. You might want to also DYOR after reading this.