Exploring Bitcoin’s Lightning Network
The Lightning Network is arguably the most anticipated scaling solution for Bitcoin to date. Why isn’t everyone using it?
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Dec 5, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
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Jack Dorsey Takes Square Deep Down the Bitcoin Rabbit Hole
The payments giant’s name change to Block caps off a transformational year.
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Dec 2, 2021 at 10:36 p.m. UTC
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What’s the Deal With Bitcoin’s Lightning Network?
The dream of using bitcoin for electronic cash payments has not died out. CoinDesk’s George Kaloudis discusses the latest update to the Lightning Network, explaining the diffe...
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Sep 17, 2021 at 8:08 p.m. UTC
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Bitcoin Startup Zap Is Working With Visa
Lightning Network startup Zap, Inc. is partnering with Visa to offer the most user-friendly bitcoin services since Cash App.
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Jul 2, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
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Bitcoin Shopping Gets a Boost From Social Distancing
State-imposed quarantines and policies set to work-from-home are boosting bitcoin-based shopping.
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Mar 13, 2020 at 3:01 p.m. UTC
Mar 13, 2020
Lightning Solves Bitcoin's Speed Problem, but Watch Out for Fraudsters
Lightning-based fiat-bitcoin systems could popularize crypto payments, as long as fraud and bitcoin's non-reversibility don't get in the way.
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Feb 25, 2020 at 5:00 a.m. UTC
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What Are Lightning Wallets Doing to Help Onboard New Users?
Andreas M. Antonopoulos rejoins the crew for a look at advances in Lightning technology making new-user adoption easier at a tangible, but minimal cost.
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Jan 26, 2020 at 3:42 p.m. UTC
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Square Crypto Is Creating a 'Lightning Development Kit' for Bitcoin Wallets
Square Crypto is hoping to galvanize Lightning development with a new tool kit, currently under construction.
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Jan 21, 2020 at 5:50 p.m. UTC
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Grasping Lightning: Mapping the Key Players in Bitcoin's Next Phase
All kinds of groups are developing for lightning, the likely future of bitcoin payments. Here's a guide to notable players and projects.
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Jan 17, 2020 at 10:00 p.m. UTC
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Nayuta Claims Its Android Lightning Wallet Is the First to Build in a Bitcoin Full Node
Japan-based startup Nayuta has released what it says is the first lightning network wallet with a built-in bitcoin "full node."
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Dec 10, 2019 at 12:00 a.m. UTC
Dec 10, 2019