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Lightning Network

A blockchain scalability model that greatly expands throughput, speed, cost effectiveness and compatibility.

OpenNode partners Lemon Cash to give Argentinians access to Bitcoin’s Lightning Network

Over 1 million of Lemon Cash customers will now have access to Bitcoin's Lightning Network thanks to the wallet's partnership with OpenNode.

Andjela Radmilac · 2 weeks ago · 2 min read

The Bitcoin Lightning Network capacity has set an all-time high of 3,915 BTC

The Lightning Network reached a capacity of 3,915 BTC ($113 Million), a new all-time high for the Bitcoin Layer 2 network.

Anthony Clarke · 2 months ago · 2 min read

How Cardano’s Hydra scaling solution beats the Bitcoin Lightning Network

Hydra promises more scalability and interoperability, and, according to Charles Hoskinson, it will also offer a better layer 2 experience than the Lightning Network.

Samuel Wan · 3 months ago · 2 min read

Bitcoin may soon be accepted by McDonald’s, Walmart via Lightning Network, Mallers says

Jack Mallers of Strike announced in Miami that Bitcoin will be available via the Lightning Network to over 400,000 storefronts and all US Shopify sites.

Liam 'Akiba' Wright · 3 months ago · 2 min read

Strike joins Shopify in massive push for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network adoption

The new partnership aims to enable “low-cost, instant, global payments for merchants” using Bitcoin.

Liam Frost · 3 months ago · 2 min read

BitPay integrates Lightning Network to enable low-cost Bitcoin transactions

The crypto payments processor now allows its customers to use “a low-cost alternative when paying with Bitcoin at BitPay-enabled merchants.”

Liam Frost · 4 months ago · 2 min read

Bitcoin’s TVL on Lightning Network now worth over $130 million

The adoption of Lightning Network by Twitter, El Salvador, and others have helped push its growth.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 5 months ago · 2 min read

Despite major growth in 2021, the Lightning Network still remains a niche product

Bitcoin's scaling solution has seen unprecedented success, but it's still far away from mainstream.

Andjela Radmilac · 6 months ago · 3 min read

Cash App is bringing the Bitcoin Lightning Network to its 36 million users

Bitcoin for payments is becoming a thing as more payment providers join the Lightning Network.

Samuel Wan · 6 months ago · 3 min read

The Lightning Network’s capacity just crossed 3,000 Bitcoin (BTC)

The Bitcoin ‘smart contract’ platform enables speedy payments for Bitcoin users. And it just hit a new milestone.

Shaurya Malwa · 10 months ago · 1 min read

Tesla has sold 75% of its Bitcoin holdings, earning $936M

Ethereum Name Service’s amazon.eth domain fetches $1 million bid

Private but regulated tokens could beat CBDCs, Australian central bank chief says

Polygon launches new Etheum-compatible scaling solution zkEVM

Coincheck NFT (β version) has more than ten different NFT titles added to the platform

GameFi sector down, but not out | June Report

Tesla has sold 75% of its Bitcoin holdings, earning $936M

Hackers steals $400K in NFTs from Premint users via malicious link

Tether reducing commercial paper holdings down to $3.5 billion by end-July

Cardano founder ‘fundamentally rejects’ tortoise-hare analogy for the blockchain

Ripple CEO offers advice for “days like today” amid crypto crash

Solana sued for being ‘centralized,’ ‘security’

Dogecoin gaining popularity for illegal activities, Elliptic report says

Moonsama partners with KILT protocol for SocialKYC integration

Avalanche’s new proposal wants ApeCoin on its subnet

Here’s why the crypto downturn isn’t the end for DeFi

What’s next for Bitcoin as market sentiment sours?

Traditional hedge funds consider regulatory uncertainty biggest barrier to entry in crypto

Crypto hedge funds are bullish on Bitcoin and knee-deep in DeFi

Polygon exec gives insider scoop on state of crypto employment

Inside THORchain: The cross-chain RUNE DEX offering native coins like BTC and ETH

Lightning Network

OpenNode partners Lemon Cash to give Argentinians access to Bitcoin’s Lightning Network

The Bitcoin Lightning Network capacity has set an all-time high of 3,915 BTC

How Cardano’s Hydra scaling solution beats the Bitcoin Lightning Network

Bitcoin may soon be accepted by McDonald’s, Walmart via Lightning Network, Mallers says

Strike joins Shopify in massive push for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network adoption

BitPay integrates Lightning Network to enable low-cost Bitcoin transactions

Bitcoin’s TVL on Lightning Network now worth over $130 million

Despite major growth in 2021, the Lightning Network still remains a niche product

Cash App is bringing the Bitcoin Lightning Network to its 36 million users

The Lightning Network’s capacity just crossed 3,000 Bitcoin (BTC)

$248M stablecoins flow out of Coinbase as community refutes exchange liquidity issues

Polygon soars 70% following development updates, Disney accelerator

Ethereum’s centralized dApps may overshadow the decentralization of proof-of-stake

Investors lost over $100M after Invictus Capital moved funds into UST, Celsius against their wishes

Samsung’s new mining chips will be 45% more efficient

Bankruptcy lawyers believe Celsius customers may have to wait years for settlement

Start-ups turn to crypto-native messaging platforms

Private but regulated tokens could beat CBDCs, Australian central bank chief says

Three Arrows Capital unravels as creditor list emerges

Asia-focused multi-currency stablecoin protocol, Bluejay Finance, raises $2.9M in funding

SIMBA Chain and Equideum Health Announce Partnership To Build Web3 Health Data Exchange

New Blockchain-Based Gaming IP ‘Emboldn’ Promises Gameplay-First Experience

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Lightning Network

OpenNode partners Lemon Cash to give Argentinians access to Bitcoin’s Lightning Network

The Bitcoin Lightning Network capacity has set an all-time high of 3,915 BTC

How Cardano’s Hydra scaling solution beats the Bitcoin Lightning Network

Bitcoin may soon be accepted by McDonald’s, Walmart via Lightning Network, Mallers says

Strike joins Shopify in massive push for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network adoption

BitPay integrates Lightning Network to enable low-cost Bitcoin transactions

Bitcoin’s TVL on Lightning Network now worth over $130 million

Despite major growth in 2021, the Lightning Network still remains a niche product

Cash App is bringing the Bitcoin Lightning Network to its 36 million users

The Lightning Network’s capacity just crossed 3,000 Bitcoin (BTC)

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