Bitcoin lightning network
Nasdaq-Listed SoFi Taps Bitcoin Lightning for Remittances
Plus: Bitlayer Enters Solana with YBTC, Valantis Acquires stHYPE, and Hyperbeat Secures $5.2M In Seed Round
Bitcoin Network's Block Size Outlook
New Fundstrat data shows Bitcoin's mean block size has increased since the Ordinals protocol, which allows for NFTs to be stored on Bitcoin's blockchain, started to gain traction towards the end of January. Separately, the Bitcoin Lightning Network has reached an all-time high in terms of capacity, or the amount of bitcoin locked in payment channels, according to The Block. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Jack Dorsey-Based Social Network Nostr's Damus App Banned From China App Store
A notification from Apple says Damus “includes content that is illegal in China.”
How Machankura Allows Bitcoin Transactions Without an Internet Connection
Bitcoiners in African countries, including Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and Ghana, can now send and receive bitcoin (BTC) without a smartphone or Internet connection. Machankura catalyst Kgothatso Ngako discusses how the digital wallet startup is making it happen by tapping into the Bitcoin Lightning network. Plus, insights on bitcoin adoption in Africa.
