Lightning Network

Exchanges

Coinbase embraces Bitcoin Lightning network to speed up transactions

Coinbase joins a list of notable crypto trading platforms like Binance that has integrated the solution.

2 years ago

Analysis

Bitcoin Lightning Network experiences capacity and channel surge

Lightning Network's capacity spike indicates a growing trust in Bitcoin transaction efficiency.

2 years ago

Lightning

Lightning Network transactions increased by 1,212% in two years

Surge in lightning network transactions and volume underscores maturing second-layer solution.

3 years ago

Lightning

Lightning network capacity decreases while number of channels grows

Disconcerting trend or progress? Lightning Network sees growing channels alongside falling capacity.

3 years ago

Exchanges

Binance completes Bitcoin Lightning Network integration

The total value of assets locked on Bitcoin Lightning Network dipped by 610 BTC within the last seven days.

3 years ago

Research

Growing Bitcoin transactions highlight Lightning Network’s importance

The growing popularity of Inscriptions pushed Bitcoin transactions through the roof, revealing the need for a high-speed settlement layer like the Lightning Network.

3 years ago

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.

4 years ago

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.

4 years ago

Adoption

Bitcoin Lightning payment volume increased 400% in a year, here’s why

A recent research report shows that the number of payments over Bitcoin’s Lightning network has roughly doubled over the last year, at the same time as the value of the payments in U.S. dollar terms has increased by more than 400%.

4 years ago

Technology

Despite major growth in 2021, the Lightning Network still remains a niche product

Bitcoin's scaling solution has seen unprecedented success, but it's still far away from mainstream.

4 years ago