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THNDR CEO on Bitcoin Payments, Crypto Adoption, Lightning Network

Desiree Dickerson, CEO of THNDR, which builds mobile games where players can earn bitcoin paid out over Lightning, discusses bitcoin payment solutions and hurdles for mass BTC adoption. Plus, why she’s bullish on the Lightning Network.

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Flexa amplía su suite de pagos para múltiples criptomonedas y billeteras

Flexa dijo que su nueva función permitirá más de 99 monedas digitales como opciones de pago.

Payments networks are increasingly accepting cryptocurrency. (Camilo Freedman/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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Los pagos Lightning llegan a los juegos móviles y estimulan la adopción de Bitcoin

El director ejecutivo de THNDR, Des Dickerson, considera que los juegos son un terreno fértil para los pagos de capa 2 y una gran vía para atraer a nuevos usuarios de Bitcoin. Este artículo forma parte de la Semana de los pagos de CoinDesk.

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La red Lightning está devolviendo los pagos a Bitcoin

La red Lightning, que permite realizar pagos pequeños e instantáneos con Bitcoin , se está haciendo cada vez más grande y útil. A continuación, se muestra un estado de la cuestión. Este artículo forma parte de la Semana de los pagos de CoinDesk.

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How THNDR Games Is Bring Play-to-Earn to Bitcoin

THNDR Games CEO & Co-founder Desiree Dickerson discusses building play-to-earn games like SATSSS and Thunder Bay on the Bitcoin blockchain using the layer 2 Lightning Network. Dickerson explains the emphasis on mobile gaming for mass adoption and why the company has seen sizable popularity in Central and South American markets. 

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Lightning Network Payments Volume Retreating Since November Peak

New data from Arcane Research shows Lightning Network payment volume has retreated since peaking last November when BTC touched all-time highs, but this does not accurately represent the underlying adoption trend. Plus, Lightning users grew from 100,000 last year to an estimated 80 million this March. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the “Chart of the Day.”

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Lightning Labs Co-Founder on Taro Protocol, Future of Bitcoin Lightning Network

Lightning Labs Co-founder and CTO Olaoluwa Osuntokun, also known on social media as “roasbeef,” shares insights into the Lightning Network’s latest Taproot-powered “Taro” protocol aiming to bring stablecoins to Bitcoin. Plus, a wider conversation on Lightning Network’s use cases and adoption.

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La Haus Exec on Accepting Bitcoin for Property Purchases in Latin America

La Haus, a Latin American proptech company, is now accepting bitcoin for home purchases through on-chain transactions and the Lightning Network. La Haus Vice President Jehudi Castro-Sierra joins "Community Crypto" to share insights on how this works and the implications of crypto in real estate.

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BitPay Co-Founder on Launching Bitcoin Lightning Network Payment Services

BitPay co-founder Tony Gallippi discusses the crypto payment company’s newly added support for transactions on the Lightning Network, offering increased speed and efficiency. Plus, the growth of crypto payments in emerging markets, tax implications and bitcoin's varying use cases. 

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Michael Saylor: La orden ejecutiva de Biden es similar a si el presidente de Estados Unidos diera luz verde a Bitcoin

El maximalista de Bitcoin desde hace mucho tiempo se mostró tan optimista como siempre sobre la Criptomonedas en una conversación con Cathie Wood de Ark en Bitcoin 2022 en Miami.

Michael Saylor and Cathie Wood speak at Bitcoin 2022 in Miami. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)