Proposed in a 2016 white paper, the Lightning Network (LN) is a layer-2 solution built on top of Bitcoin. In this article we will delve into the history of and current state of Bitcoin's Lightning ...

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*This article assumes the reader already has a basic understanding of the Bitcoin protocol, as well as how nodes, users and miners interact within it. Bitcoin is extremely secure, but this initially ...

The Lightning Network is a revolutionary technology that has the potential to change the way we transact with Bitcoin. If you're new to the world of Bitcoin, you may be wondering: what is a Lightning ...

The Lightning Network enables fast, low-cost Bitcoin payments using a secure layer-2 protocol. Payment channels allow instant, off-chain transactions, settling on-chain only when channels close.

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Everybody who is into crypto, and probably even those who aren't, are aware Bitcoin is king. Its dominance may change in the future, but it is undeniable for the time being. This is not to say, ...

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Got it, so how does it actually work? LN works by moving the value from the ownership of the Bitcoins to the promise of ownership of the Bitcoins. This shift is huge. Like always, we will use an ...