Lightning Network

Bitcoin's Lightning Network Moves Closer to Compatibility

Version 1.0 of a standard that could help connect all of bitcoin's differing Lightning tech implementations is reportedly close to being complete.

Di Alyssa Hertig25 ago 2017

Lightning Network creator Tadge Dryja is developing a tool to help bitcoin users safely claim their newly created bitcoin cash.

Di Alyssa Hertig23 ago 2017

Bitcoin's much-anticipated Lightning Network is now compatible with seven payment networks, thanks to new code from Ripple and Bitfury.

Di Alyssa Hertig17 ago 2017

Vitalik Buterin and Jospeh Poon hope to fix ethereum's scaling problem with a Lightning Network-like system, Plasma, but does it have what it takes?

Di Alyssa Hertig12 ago 2017

A well-known bitcoin developer has published a new proposal for how smart contracts could be added to the blockchain network.

Having left his job at cryptocurrency startup Coinbase, Charlie Lee has big plans to popularize his cryptocurrency creation, litecoin.

Opening the doors to a new form of decentralized trading, atomic swaps could replace centralized exchanges almost entirely.

Di Amy Castor27 mag 2017

The litecoin network has officially upgraded its code to support Segregated Witness, enabling users to send news kinds of transactions today.

Di Alyssa Hertig10 mag 2017

Blockchain content startup Yours is working on an alternative version of the Lightning Network, one that actually works on bitcoin right now.

A new test version of the Lightning Network launched today, marking a step toward a long-awaited live debut on a major cryptocurrency.

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