Paste a Lightning BOLT12 offer (lno1...) — get prefix detection + a plain-language summary of how BOLT12 differs from BOLT11. Full TLV decode requires a node; this is a structural intro.
| Property | BOLT11 | BOLT12 |
|---|---|---|
| Prefix | lnbc / lntb | lno (offer) / lni (invoice) |
| Reusable | No (single-use) | Yes (offer can be reused) |
| Privacy | Pubkey exposed | Blinded paths supported |
| Recurrence | No | Yes (subscriptions) |
| Adoption (2026) | Universal | Growing — CLN, LDK, Phoenix |
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