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Blockstream Releases Lightning Upgrade With New 'Plugin' Functionality

New improvements to an existing code repository are set to make it easier for developers to build their own features into bitcoin's lightning network.

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Bitcoin Lightning Tech Expands Beyond Invoices in Step Toward Better UX

New tech by a principal developer could soon make it possible for bitcoin's lightning network to expand to new use cases.

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LinkedIn Founder, Fidelity Latest to Carry Bitcoin's 'Lightning Torch'

The latest big names to join the bitcoin payments experiment are financial giant Fidelity Investments and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman.

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A DIY Bitcoin Lightning Node Project Just Hit Its 1.0 Milestone

A project aiming to empower people to build bitcoin lightning nodes has hit a notable milestone.

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You Can Now Send Bitcoin Tips Over Lightning on Twitter

When "liking" your favorite tweet isn't enough, you can now send small bitcoin tips via the lightning network.

Joseph O’Conner was accused of participating in a Twitter cryptocurrency scam.

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Will Crypto Torch Jamie Dimon?

The $156 in bitcoin being passed via the "Lighting Torch" is a bigger deal than trillions in JPM Coins would be, writes Michael J. Casey.

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'Make Bitcoin Fun Again': New Lightning App Lets You Buy Pizza With BTC

Using the Lightning Network, more than 150 people bought Domino's pizza with bitcoin this week.

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Latest Lightning Code Release Trolls With a 'Block Size' Increase

The latest code version for the lightning network, often trumpeted as the future of bitcoin payments, includes a "block size increase."

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Bitcoin's 'Lightning Torch' Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters

The bitcoin community is currently immersed in an experiment called the “lightning torch," and it's reached 37 countries so far.

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Casa's Lightning-Enabled Bitcoin Node Just Got a Browser Extension

Cryptocurrency custody startup Casa has launched a browser extension for direct control of its lightning network-enabled bitcoin node. 

Jameson Lopp