Lightning Network
Twitter to Add Bitcoin Lightning Tips, NFT Authentication
“The Hash” team discusses CEO Jack Dorsey’s continued infatuation with crypto as part of a larger push to monetize content creators and bring blockchain awareness to the mainstream. Twitter users on Apple’s iOS can now connect third-party tipping services to their profile, including the ability to link both Bitcoin and Lightning Network addresses.
Strike App, Now Live in Twitter Tip Feature, Also Launches Bitcoin Payments API
The move from the Jack Mallers-led startup could be a boon for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network.
BitMEX Awards Grants to Two More Bitcoin Developers
The crypto exchange is now supporting six open-source developers in total.
Paxful Integrates Lightning Network for Bitcoin Transactions
The service will be available for transactions between individuals and to pay for goods and services.
Week Ahead: What’s Next for El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law With Lightning Network Playing Big Role
CoinDesk’s Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin and Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discusses what’s to come next week in the world of bitcoin as the price of BTC consolidates and El Salvador has officially rolled out its Bitcoin Law with the Lightning Network playing a critical role.
Substack Rolls Out Bitcoin Payments via OpenNode and Lightning Network
OpenNode and Substack will allow some crypto-focused subscribers to pay with both on-chain and Lightning bitcoin transactions.
Bitcoin Breaks $48K for First Time Since May
Bitcoin is up 6% over the last 24 hours and has broken the $48,000 mark for the first time since May. "All About Bitcoin's" Week in Review panel discusses this watershed moment, Bitcoin's Lightning Network passing new milestones, the potential impact of the global Blockstream Satellite network on mining, and Japan's Liquid Global exchange hack.
Bitcoin Lightning Network Growth Passes New Milestones
The Lightning Network, a layer 2 payments solution built on top of the Bitcoin blockchain that enables secure, private and near-instantaneous transactions at little to no cost, has surpassed 25,000 active nodes for the first time. This indicates the network is growing stronger with more nodes and channels.
Lightning Network Nodes Surpass 25K for First Time Ever
CoinDesk's Galen Moore discusses his assessment of skyrocketing activity on Bitcoin's Lightning Network as it surpassed 25,000 active nodes for the first time. "The supply is up, for sure, but is the demand up?" Moore asked. Plus, his take on emerging markets taking on crypto as reported in Chainalysis' 2021 global crypto adoption index.
Bitcoin Lightning Network Growth Passes New Milestones
However, only about 58% of nodes are operating channels and earning yield.
