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Coinbase integrates Lightning Network for Bitcoin transactions
30.4.2024
The integration brings instantaneous transfers on the layer-2 Lightning Network to the world’s biggest Bitcoin exchange
Someone ‘shit in the jacuzzi’ — Bitcoiners furious after testnet griefing
30.4.2024
That “someone” — Bitcoiner Jameson Lopp — argues he was championing a much-needed fix to one of Bitcoin’s testnets
Former Openbazaar Dev Chris Pacia Blasts Lightning Network: Experts Knew It Would Work ‘Like Dog Sh*t’
29.4.2024
Chris Pacia, the former lead developer of the now-defunct decentralized marketplace Openbazaar, has criticized the process that led to the proposal of Bitcoin’s lightning network (LN) as a scaling solution. Pacia stated that technical experts lied to the mainstream audience in the blocksize...
Acinq to Withdraw Phoenix Wallet From US Markets Amid Regulatory Concerns
26.4.2024
On Friday, April 26, Acinq announced that its Lightning Network bitcoin wallet, Phoenix, will cease services for U.S. residents from May 3, 2024. This announcement followed closely on the heels of the Samourai Wallet indictment and what is perceived as a targeted U.S. government effort against...
The Lightning Network Is Beneficial For Small-Scale Bitcoin Miners Pre-Halving
18.4.2024
As the Bitcoin halving event draws near, small-scale miners face challenges like increased transaction fees and payout difficulties. The Lightning Network provides a solution, offering instant, low-cost payouts and enhanced privacy. Here's how mining pools like NiceHash and Braiins leverage...
Kryptoburza Coinmate nově podporuje platby přes Lightning Network
10.4.2024
Česká kryptoburza Coinmate zavádí rychlejší a efektivnější mikroplatby. Spouští podporu pro Lightning Network, která je druhou vrstvou nad bitcoin blockchainem, a slouží pro malé a opakující se platby. Reaguje tak na poplatky za transakce v blockchainu, které v důsledku růstu kursu bitcoinu rovněž...
Coinbase chooses Lightspark for Bitcoin Lightning Network
4.4.2024
Coinbase, a large and impactful industry leader, has chosen Lightspark to enable the Bitcoin Lightning Network on its platform, adding yet another feather to the company’s cap. Lightspark is amid technological integration with assistance from the Coinbase team. This coordinated effort results...
Coinbase Uses Lightspark for Bitcoin Lightning Transactions
4.4.2024
Coinbase Global has announced it will be using Lightspark to bring the Bitcoin Lightning Network to its network for faster and cheaper payment transfers.
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Are Bitcoin Developers Losing Faith in Lightning?
2.4.2024
High-profile defections, and ongoing criticism from the community, paints a picture of a much-hyped scaling project running out of steam. But bitcoiners have always been critical of the leading scaling solution
Bitcoin Lightning Exchange FixedFloat Sees 'Suspicious' Transfers of $3M to Ethereum, Tron
2.4.2024
The website was down for “technical work” as of early European afternoon hours Tuesday
Onchain transakce nebo Lightning Network? Podcast Bitcoin a blondýna vysvětluje, jaký je mezi nimi rozdíl
28.3.2024
Na co se víc hodí onchain transakce a na co Lightning Network? Právě na tyto rozdílné způsoby placení bitcoinem se zaměřuje nová epizoda podcastu Bitcoin a blondýna, který natáčí kolegové ze sesterské redakce portálu Měšec.cz. Vzhledem k tomu, že na Lupě se bitcoinem a obecně kryptoměnami zabýváme...
The Bitcoin Halving Could Accelerate Consumer Adoption of BTC
26.3.2024
From Rollups to Sidechains, L2 Watch Catalogs Dozens of Bitcoin Layer 2 Solutions
23.3.2024
In recent years, attention towards layer two (L2) scaling solutions for Bitcoin has persisted, though bitcoin capacity in the Lightning Network has seen a decline. In recent years, other varieties of L2 solutions have emerged, capturing the attention of the crypto community. On March 19, 2024,...
FF7 Rebirth’s Best Materia For Dealing Magic Damage
22.3.2024
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth grants its characters a wide array of abilities and powers. While each character can learn a number of offensive attacks through weapons and their Folio skill trees, materia is central to the game. These magical orbs that grant you abilities and powers offer a number...
Bitcoin-Focused Payments App Strike Rolls Out Services to Africa
27.2.2024
Bitcoin-focused payments firm Strike is expanding its services to African countries including Nigeria, South Africa and Zambia, the company announced in a blog post Tuesday
Former NFL Star Russell Okung’s Crypto Adoption Comments Ignite Bitcoin vs. Stablecoins Debate
21.2.2024
Comments on Lightning Network adoption, made by Russell Okung, a former NFL star who is among the first to receive part of his salary in crypto, sparked a discussion that highlighted the opposing opinions of the crypto community about the usage of bitcoin and stablecoins in emerging markets....
Your Wet iPhone Rice Trick Sucks, Apple Says
20.2.2024
Saving a wet iPhone by putting it in a bowl or bag of uncooked rice has been a popular go-to rescue method for years, with the logic being that the rice absorbs the excess water from the phone. However, the God of iPhones has recently warned poor mortals against resorting to rice in these...
FixedFloat Hit by $26M Crypto Heist: Bitcoin and Ether Stolen
19.2.2024
The automated DeFi exchange, FixedFloat, was targeted in a hacking incident that resulted in the loss of 409 Bitcoin (valued at approximately $21.3 million) and 1700 ETH (worth around $4.9 million). This breach was reported by the blockchain cybersecurity Twitter account Officer’s Notes, under...
Coinbase Commerce suggests merging Solana with Lightning Network
19.2.2024
Coinbase Commerce is likely to integrate Solana and the Lightning Network. The same has been teased through its product lead, Lauren Dowling. Coinbase Commerce has, for now, removed support for UTXO and Bitcoin. The idea behind making such changes is to address the struggles of customers with...
Asia Still Attractive to Crypto Players, But US Sees Increased Interest Post-ETF Approval + More Crypto News
15.2.2024
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of blockchain and crypto news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In today’s crypto news: Asia Still Attractive to Crypto Players, But US Sees Increased Interest Post-ETF Approval Tokenization is Future of Finance, Despite Slump...