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MicroStrategy seeks to hire Bitcoin Lightning Software Engineer
The software engineer will work with the team to build out its Lightning Network-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform.
Christian Nwobodo 2 min read
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Layer-2
Lightning Labs release new update to allow assets to be sent over Bitcoin’s network
When completed, the Taro protocol will allow users to issue and mint assets such as stablecoins on Bitcoin and transfer them via Lightning Network.
Adoption
Saylor says Bitcoin’s Lightning Network most important technology in the world right now
Michael Saylor announced that MicroStrategy is working on an inhouse Lightning Network solution that will onboard over 10 million consumers.
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Censorship
Bitcoin Lightning Network at regulatory risk after Tornado Cash saga
Patrick Hansen fears the heavy-handed approach against Tornado Cash may spill over to the Bitcoin Lightning Network.
Technology
Researchers discover vulnerabilities in Bitcoin layer-2 Lightning Network
The researchers said the two attacks exploits congestion on the Bitcoin blockchain to cause damage on the Lightning Network.
Adoption
OpenNode partners Lemon Cash to give Argentinians access to Bitcoin’s Lightning Network
Over 1 million of Lemon Cash customers will now have access to Bitcoin's Lightning Network thanks to the wallet's partnership with OpenNode.
Adoption
The Bitcoin Lightning Network capacity has set an all-time high of 3,915 BTC
The Lightning Network reached a capacity of 3,915 BTC ($113 Million), a new all-time high for the Bitcoin Layer 2 network.
Layer-2
How Cardano’s Hydra scaling solution beats the Bitcoin Lightning Network
Hydra promises more scalability and interoperability, and, according to Charles Hoskinson, it will also offer a better layer 2 experience than the Lightning Network.
Exchanges
Kraken’s Bitcoin Lightning service hits 2,500 BTC in transactions
Less than three week since launch, Kraken’s Lightning service has already processed over 2,500 BTC in Lightning transactions. Kraken is now the sixth largest node on the Lightning network.
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Adoption
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Payments
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