Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, a layer 2 payment protocol built on top of the Bitcoin blockchain, has been found to have a major security flaw that puts users’ funds at risk. Former Lightning developer Antoine Riard discovered a vulnerability called the replacement cycling attack, which allows hackers to gain control of the network’s Layer 2 protocol. This attack targets payment channels to steal funds from mempools, and while it requires sophistication, it can leave payment channels exposed to hackers. The discovery of this vulnerability has raised concerns about the future of the Lightning Network and Bitcoin’s scalability solution. Riard suggests that addressing the issue may require significant rewrites of critical components and modifications to the underlying Bitcoin ecosystem. As a result of this discovery, Riard has stepped down from the development of the Lightning Network. The response from developers and the Bitcoin community will determine the future of the network, and a quick and transparent fix is crucial to restore trust. Meanwhile, the price of Bitcoin has surpassed $30,000, and some predict it will reach $135,000 soon.

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People	Antoine Riard
Companies	Bitcoin Lightning Network, TradingView.com, DefiLlama, Linux Foundation, Bitcoin blockchain, WhaleWire
Currencies	Bitcoin
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