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The Year 2019 has Been Very Educational for Lightning Network Developers

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Scaling Bitcoin to a more mainstream level will most likely happen through layer-two solutions. The Lightning Network is of great interest in this regard, despite its crucial flaws and shortcomings. A recent list of known vulnerabilities confirms there is plenty of work ahead prior to making this technology more widely accessible.  The Long Bug List … Read more

Lightning Network User Confused By Protocol: Lost 30,000 USD

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The Lightning Network has long been touted by its proponents as a speedy, low-cost solution to Bitcoin’s scaling issues. A series of security scares and UX issues have called that vision into question however. The latest LN slip-up saw a user lose 4 BTC in one fell swoop. Also read: Hidden Lightning Network Bug Allowed … Read more

Bitcoin Lightning Network User Loses US$30,000

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On paper, the Lightning Network is designed to make Bitcoin a lot more versatile. The world’s leading cryptocurrency struggles when it comes to smaller transactions and payments. With the LN technology, that situation can be rectified in the near future. However, there are still users who lose money using this technology due to force-closing payment … Read more

The Casa Node 2 Offers big Improvements for a Slightly Higher Price

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Making cryptocurrencies more accessible and appealing to consumers is a difficult task. Casa is on the right track, at least where tech enthusiasts are concerned. The recently announced Casa Node 2 is a very interesting project for those willing to experiment with Bitcoin and Lightning Network technology.  The Casa Node 2 For a cryptocurrency that … Read more