00:00 Is it safe to open channels with people you don't know? 00:20 The risks of opening channels with unknown people. 01:08 Worst case scenario of opening a channel with an unknown person. What are the risks of opening a Lightning channel with a person or business you don't know? In this Q&A clip, Andreas walks through the risks and worst case scenario if your channel partner disappears or stops cooperating. This question is from the bonus live-stream on the Lightning Network, which took place on April 18th, 2020. If you want early-access to talks and a chance to ask questions in the monthly live Q&As with Andreas, become a Community Builder on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aantonop Related Videos:  Bitcoin Q&A: Can Bitcoin Get Stuck & Lost in a Lightning Channel? - https://youtu.be/ofUnuose2r8 Bitcoin Q&A: What are the most exciting new Lightning Network features? - https://youtu.be/W34RdzFwz8M Learn more about becoming a Community Builder: https://patreon.com/aantonop  *** Socials, Books, & More ***  Website: https://aantonop.com  Twitter: https://twitter.com/aantonop  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulos Insta: https://www.instagram.com/amantonop/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aantonop/ Amazon Author: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8  Audible: https://www.audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8 Music: "Unbounded" by Orfan (https://twitter.com/grassfedbitcoin) Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell ? for notifications.  Thanks for watching! Join the aantonop Channel: https://aantonop.io/joinaantonopyt