Lightning Network Guide | Why Is It Important For Bitcoin?
When the first digital currencies were being developed in the late 2000s, the blockchain technology powering those early-day cryptos wasn't designed with widespread adoption in mind. Fast forward to today, flagship cryptos like Bitcoin and Ethereum, each with millions of users, struggle with scalability issues. In Bitcoin's case, one answer is a new second layer blockchain upgrade called the Lightning Network. There is a lot of excitement surrounding this tech,…
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