# Subject: Announcing the Lightning Network Interoperability Initiative

Hello list,

I had this idea in mind for a while, and I took the time
to write a docs regarding my idea of "Lightning Network Interoperability Initiative."

My primary objective with this initiative is to provide commons tools that we can use to make integrations tests and stress our implementation to remain compliant with the protocol but also we remain compatible between us.

### Key Highlights:

1. **Goals**: Crafting language-agnostic testing tools. These tools will facilitate a range of integration tests, including:
- Vertical Integration Testing (see site docs)
- Horizontal Integration Testing (see site docs)
- Self Integration Testing (see site docs)

2. **Current Progress**: I've already made considerable progress in my experiment planning and results. My efforts in Vertical Integration Testing have evolved tools like [lnprototest](TODO), which is actively used in both the core lightning CI and my alpha stage lightning node written in ldk.

For an in-depth overview of our aspirations, experiments, and implementation nuances, please see our [docs site](https://vincenzopalazzo.github.io/async-main-and-tests-initiative/).

### Get Involved:

I'm open to feedback, and collaborative efforts from the community. If you're inclined to this idea or have any suggestions, please don't hesitate to jump in https://github.com/lnspec-tools/ln-iterability-initiative.

Cheers,

Vincent.