Lightning network

This week’s newsletter covers using Lightning Network splicing, announcements for a layer-crossing workshop and more.

OKEx has announced that it has integrated Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, allowing users to send and receive bitcoin in near real-time at almost no cost.

Bitcoin’s Lightning Network has more than 10,000 operating nodes, nearly doubling within a year.

Breez has announced that Voltage will help manage Lightning nodes for its integrated podcasting network.

Azteco now allows users to redeem bitcoin vouchers over the Lightning Network for improved efficiency and reduced fees.

Lightning Network payments app Strike is now available to users in El Salvador, giving them access to a next-gen remittances system.

The Breez Lightning Network client now includes a native podcasting network, allowing content creators to become self sufficient.

Bottlepay, an application facilitating Lightning Network transactions via social media, has found an appetite for seamless use of bitcoin.

This week’s Bitcoin Optech newsletter describes discussion on rescuing lost Lightning Network funding transactions, announcements of releases and release candidates, and notable changes to popular Bitcoin infrastructure software.

In a bid to support the second-layer network’s security, OKCoin has granted an undisclosed sum to Lightning Network developer Antoine Riard.