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Lightning Network

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Privacy
Tor Makes Launching Bitcoin Lightning Nodes Easier for Users, Casa Finds
Casa CTO Jameson Lopp explained how Tor leapfrogs some of the thorny networking hurdles that come with setting up a node.
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By Alyssa Hertig
May 13, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
May 13, 2019
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Micropayments
Bitcoin's Lightning Comes to Apple Smartwatches With New App
A new app for the Apple Watch has been launched by bitcoin startup Bluewallet, which connects users to the nascent lightning network.
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By Alyssa Hertig
May 5, 2019 at 7:19 p.m. UTC
May 5, 2019
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Internet of things
Bitcoin Startup Unveils 'Thunder Bird' Lightning Code for IoT Devices
Japanese startup Nayuta is releasing a lightning network implementation with a compelling new focus: bitcoin payments for the internet of things.
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By Alyssa Hertig
Apr 30, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 30, 2019
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Bitcoin
New Code Helps Lightning Users Protect Their Bitcoin from File Corruption
A new software release from Lightning Labs targets a risk for users: the chance they'll lose funds if their hardware is having problems.
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By Alyssa Hertig
Apr 24, 2019 at 9:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 24, 2019
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Bitcoin
Lightning Labs Launches Desktop App on Bitcoin Mainnet
Lightning Labs has put out an alpha release for its lightning desktop app for bitcoin's mainnet.
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By Alyssa Hertig
Apr 23, 2019 at 6:16 p.m. UTC
Apr 23, 2019
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Payments
You Can Now Shop With Bitcoin on Amazon Using Lightning
Bitcoin spenders can use the lightning network to shop at e-commerce sites like Amazon, thanks to a new browser extension.
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By Leigh Cuen
Apr 22, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 22, 2019
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Transaction fees
Bitcoin Fees Jump to Nearly 1-Year Highs – But Why?
The average fees required to send a bitcoin transaction are on the rise again, hitting their highest level in nearly a year in early April.
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By Alyssa Hertig
Apr 18, 2019 at 3:55 p.m. UTC
Apr 18, 2019
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Privacy
Bolt Labs Raises $1.5 Million Seed Round to Boost Lightning Privacy
With $1.5 million in seed funding secured, Bolt Labs wants to bring privacy features to the lightning network and other blockchain solutions.
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By Leigh Cuen
Apr 17, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 17, 2019
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Venture capital
Sparkswap Raises $3.5 Million From Initialized, Pantera for Lightning-Powered DEX
Pantera-backed Sparkswap has launched to offer pro traders litecoin-to-bitcoin atomic swaps using the lightning network.
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By Leigh Cuen
Apr 8, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 8, 2019
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Micropayments
Startup Behind Ethereum DEX Releases Lightning Developer Tools
Radar Relay, a decentralized exchange for trading tokens over ethereum, is branching out into bitcoin lightning technology.
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By Alyssa Hertig
Apr 5, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 5, 2019
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