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How does the concept of "payment channels" enable instant and low-cost transactions on the Lightning Network?

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Payment channels on the Lightning Network use smart contracts to allow users to conduct multiple transactions off-chain without the need for every transaction to be recorded on the main blockchain. This enables instant and low-cost transactions because users can make numerous payments back and forth without incurring high fees or delays associated with on-chain transactions. By_

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