Over the past two years, Elizabeth Stark and her team at Lightning Labs have made significant strides in growing the Lightning Network. They have achieved a remarkable 1,200% increase in routed transactions, demonstrating the effectiveness of their layer-2 scaling solution for Bitcoin.
One of the key developments in the Lightning Network is the implementation of an enforcement layer that allows users to replace earlier channel states with later ones. This upgrade simplifies channel management by enabling users to revise outdated states without broadcasting the entire history on the blockchain. As a result, users can efficiently resolve disputes and minimize transaction costs.
A strong state of the Lightning Network is crucial for its use cases. It provides a robust foundation for secure and efficient transactions, making it an attractive solution for Bitcoin users.
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| Companies | Coinbase, ARK Investment Management, Cathie Wood, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Binance |
| Currencies | XRP, Bitcoin, US Dollar |
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