Lightning Network
As Lightning's Economy Takes Shape, Devs Are Split on Proposed Fee Hike
At the lightning network's inaugural conference in Berlin, the future economics of the bitcoin payment technology took center stage.
Researchers Uncover Bitcoin 'Attack' That Could Slow or Stop Lightning Payments
A new denial-of-service attack could slow down or completely stop bitcoin payments over the lightning network.
State-Owned French Bank Joins Bitcoin Startup's $8 Million Series A
Lightning-focused bitcoin startup ACINQ added an interesting investor to its cap table: Bpifrance, a state-owned bank that just made its first crypto investment.
Bitcoin Startup Casa Updates Lightning Nodes After Shipping 2,000 in Year 1
Casa, a bitcoin custody provider, is launching a new version of its flagship device.
Bitcoin's Dropping Lightning Capacity Might Not Be a Bad Thing
A look at some recent data around usage on bitcoin's lightning network.
A Dangerous Bug in Bitcoin's Lightning Network Has Been Fixed
Bitcoin developer Rusty Russell disclosed Friday the lightning network vulnerability that forced software upgrades in July.
Lightning Sucks, But It Could Help Build a Bitcoin Economy
At least a dozen startups are now betting on the profitability of bitcoin birthing a "Lightning Economy." Is it too soon?
Bitcoin Shopping App Fold Raises $2.5 Million to Bring Lightning to Retailers
Competition among bitcoin retail apps is heating up, with the newly funded Fold App doubling down on lightning network experiments.
Bitcoin Lightning Network Specs Pass First 'Formal' Security Test
A pair of researchers have released the results of a formal verification of the lightning network, saying it's "as secure as bitcoin."
Lightning Wallet Zap Launches in-App OTC Desk for Bitcoin Buyers
With new features from Zap, people can now buy bitcoin using the Lightning Network and reduce their reliance on centralized crypto exchanges.
