Fedimint uses something called a LN gateway. This is a LN node operator that runs a specific plugin/daemon alongside their node and can offer their liquidity to the fedimint. They're essentially a specialized client of the federation that deals in ecash<->LN contracts. If a LN invoice is given for internal to the mint, it just settles out ecash and the LN isn't touched.
I can get a bit more technical if you're LN tech savvy. or join the Discord and pop into #lightning to chat (chat.fedimint.org)
EthanTuttle / Ethan Tuttle
npub1tm…7el78
2023-10-16 12:43:09
in reply to nevent1q…3eq7
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2023-10-16 12:43:09Event JSON
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