Lightning Network


Markets

Why Bitcoin Is More Like a $100 Bill Than Gold

Data and headlines on bitcoin's use in commerce point to an attribute that sets it apart from the yellow metal.

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Videos

‘Moon’ Uses Bitcoin’s Lightning Network to Enable Online Shopping With Visa Cards

A new startup, Moon, will allow users to pay for online shopping purchases with Bitcoin’s Lightning Network. Users will have access to a browser extension that allows them to pay with bitcoin by generating a preloaded Visa gift card.

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Tech

OKCoin Toasts Its Bitcoin Lightning Network Launch With New Developer Grant

OKCoin joins roughly half a dozen exchanges that support the scaling technology.

OKCoin’s support for the Lightning Network is live.

Tech

Human Rights Foundation Grants Will Advance Bitcoin DeFi, Education and Activism

The software innovations and educational efforts align with the HRF's mandate to protect human rights.

Human Rights Foundation grants support a stronger Bitcoin ecosystem. And that's good for everyone.

Tech

A Guide to Saving on Bitcoin's High Transaction Fees

The average bitcoin transaction fee is $23. Luckily, there are ways to cut costs.

There are ways to save some sats on bitcoin transaction fees.

Tech

These Gaming Studios Are Bringing Bitcoin Payouts to Everyday Esport Gamers

Imagine if every shot, goal or win paid real money to everyday players. Welcome to the world of bitcoin esports.

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Markets

OKEx Exchange to Integrate Bitcoin's Lightning Network for Faster, Cheaper Transactions

High on-chain fees and transaction times for bitcoin can be off-putting to users, the exchange said.

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Tech

Vietnam’s Oldest Bitcoin Exchange Adds Support for Lightning Network

With VBTC's integration, the Lightning Network now has support from half a dozen Bitcoin exchanges.

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Tech

OKCoin to Integrate Bitcoin's Lightning Network in Q1

The feature, added to alleviate fee pressure during Bitcoin’s bull market, could be live within a month's time.

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