The State Of The Lightning Network Behind The Curtains

“The State of Lightning” report shows how the Bitcoin layer-2 is evolving to become the native transaction rails of the internet.

Lightning Network Now Houses Over 3,000 Bitcoin

The Bitcoin second-layer network now holds over 3,000 BTC in its more than 77,000 payment channels.

The Lightning Network, Bitcoin’s layer 2 …

Bitcoin crosses $50K For The First Time Since El Salvador Adoption

The Bitcoin price crossed $50,000 on Tuesday morning, almost one month after El Salvador adopted it as legal tender.

The Bitcoin price …

Renaissance Now! Bitcoin Will Lead To A Creative Resurgence

Art and design will flourish under a bitcoin standard as time preference extension happens on a mass scale.

At BitBlockBoom in August …

The Revenge Of The Nodes: When 20th Century Authority Gives Way To 21st Century Autonomy

The global economy is driving toward authoritarianism, but Bitcoin offers autonomous, decentralization that can save the average investor.

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Bitcoin’s Private Property Rights

For the first time in history, bitcoin offers us a property option that does not rely on a local authority or legal …

Square, Twitter, And Substack Are Big First-Movers In Bitcoin Payment Solutions

Both social media giant Twitter and independent online publisher Substack have officially integrated Bitcoin tipping and payment services through third-party partnerships with …

Why Does Academia Have A Bias Against Bitcoin?

What leads the institutions of higher learning to harbor such resentment toward the technology?

Academia is no fan of Bitcoin. The vast …

The “China Ban” Is Good For Bitcoin

The Chinese ban of Bitcoin shows that the currency is delivering on its promises to enable freedom, something communism doesn’t appreciate.

Today, …

Bitcoin Lightning Network Channel Capacity Hits Another All-Time High

Public channel capacity on the Bitcoin Lightning network continues to explode, hitting another all-time high of 2,738 bitcoin.

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