Lightning Network

Tech

So-called lightning network "watchtowers" – a much-anticipated next step for securing the network – are coming soon.

By Alyssa HertigJun 11, 2019

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A new hardware partnership is helping the team behind Samourai Wallet extend their obsession with privacy to the world of bitcoin nodes.

By Leigh CuenJun 10, 2019

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Co-author of the lightning network white paper Tadge Dryja has released new code for a proposed scaling solution he's been working on for a year.

By Alyssa HertigJun 5, 2019

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A bar in Japan is teaming up with a locally-based lightning startup to let customers pay using the experimental payments network.

By Alyssa HertigJun 2, 2019

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An app that lets you send lightning tips via Twitter just got a 1.0 software release with a set of new features.

By Alyssa HertigMay 24, 2019

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A routing proposal is expected to be merged today into the official "specifications" of the lightning network, paving the way for new features.

By Alyssa HertigMay 14, 2019

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Casa CTO Jameson Lopp explained how Tor leapfrogs some of the thorny networking hurdles that come with setting up a node.

By Alyssa HertigMay 13, 2019

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A new app for the Apple Watch has been launched by bitcoin startup Bluewallet, which connects users to the nascent lightning network.

By Alyssa HertigMay 5, 2019

Markets

Japanese startup Nayuta is releasing a lightning network implementation with a compelling new focus: bitcoin payments for the internet of things.

By Alyssa HertigApr 30, 2019

Tech

A new software release from Lightning Labs targets a risk for users: the chance they'll lose funds if their hardware is having problems.

By Alyssa HertigApr 24, 2019