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Add a `QuiescentAction` to track why we're going quiescent

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Authored by Matt Corallo

85/100 · Strong
Add a `QuiescentAction` to track why we're going quiescent

When we initiate quiescence, it should always be because we're
trying to accomplish something (in the short term only splicing).
In order to actually do that thing, we need to store the
instructions for that thing somewhere the splicing logic knows to
look at once we reach quiescence.

Here we add a simple enum which will eventually store such actions.
✓ Specific, descriptive subject✓ Names a concrete action or component✓ Provides detailed explanatory context✓ Explains rationale or failure mode
The short version

What changed, and why it matters

This commit adds internal bookkeeping so that when a Lightning channel enters a quiet 'pause' state (called quiescence), the code remembers what action triggered the pause. Right now the only action is a placeholder used in tests, so this is a development-only infrastructure change with no immediate security impact on users.

Recommended action

No security action required. This is a normal feature-infrastructure commit. Continue routine review and testing of the upcoming splicing/quiescence integration.

Security signals we found

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No memory-safety issues introduced (pure Rust enum and Option field)

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No new network messages or protocol changes

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No new user-exposed API surface in production builds

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Adds a debug_assert!-protected consistency check for missing quiescent actions

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Serialization uses existing TLV enum macro

Risk score

Why this scored 18/100

Our methodology →
Potential impact 2/30
Exploitability 1/25
Stealth signal 1/15
Affected reach 2/15
Confidence 8/10
Evidence quality 4/5
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