Lightning Network
Bitcoin Lightning Tech Expands Beyond Invoices in Step Toward Better UX
New tech by a principal developer could soon make it possible for bitcoin's lightning network to expand to new use cases.
LinkedIn Founder, Fidelity Latest to Carry Bitcoin's 'Lightning Torch'
The latest big names to join the bitcoin payments experiment are financial giant Fidelity Investments and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman.
A DIY Bitcoin Lightning Node Project Just Hit Its 1.0 Milestone
A project aiming to empower people to build bitcoin lightning nodes has hit a notable milestone.
You Can Now Send Bitcoin Tips Over Lightning on Twitter
When "liking" your favorite tweet isn't enough, you can now send small bitcoin tips via the lightning network.
Will Crypto Torch Jamie Dimon?
The $156 in bitcoin being passed via the "Lighting Torch" is a bigger deal than trillions in JPM Coins would be, writes Michael J. Casey.
'Make Bitcoin Fun Again': New Lightning App Lets You Buy Pizza With BTC
Using the Lightning Network, more than 150 people bought Domino's pizza with bitcoin this week.
Latest Lightning Code Release Trolls With a 'Block Size' Increase
The latest code version for the lightning network, often trumpeted as the future of bitcoin payments, includes a "block size increase."
Bitcoin's 'Lightning Torch' Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters
The bitcoin community is currently immersed in an experiment called the “lightning torch," and it's reached 37 countries so far.
Casa's Lightning-Enabled Bitcoin Node Just Got a Browser Extension
Cryptocurrency custody startup Casa has launched a browser extension for direct control of its lightning network-enabled bitcoin node.
This Spongebob-Themed Tech Proves That Bitcoin's Lightning Is Advancing
Spongebob Squarepants term "wumbo" has been appropriated to describe one of the next milestones for bitcoin's lightning network.
