Channel factories are a novel approach to enhancing the Lightning Network’s scalability. At their core, they are multi-party channels that enable multiple participants to collaboratively create and ...

Bitcoin’s Lightning Network has hit a record 5,637 BTC in capacity, driven by increased capital from institutions.

For years, Bitcoin has been known for being a unique store of value and for having problems as a medium of exchange. The Layer-1 base chain’s security is still very important, but the network’s ...

With hierarchical channels, Lightning may overcome its scalability limitations by enabling quick and flexible off-chain resizing of channels. Developers are exploring the use of hierarchical channels ...

BitGo will now offer Bitcoin Lightning Network access directly from its qualified custody platform. The move makes it one of ...

Bitcoin mining may be our unexpected savior in the climate crisis, turning wasted energy into economic gain and grid stability. In a world grappling with climate crises and an insatiable demand for ...

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Discover why Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, believes Bitcoin could surge to $250,000 by 2026, driven by fixed ...