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The Lightning Network isn't yet live on bitcoin, but that doesn't mean developers aren't theorizing the kinds of ambitious apps that it could enable.

By Alyssa HertigOct 7, 2017

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Ethereum's answer to bitcoin's Lightning Network will have one notable difference – a publicly traded token to be sold in a Dutch auction in October.

By Alyssa HertigSep 22, 2017

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The developers behind Raiden Network have launched an early, simplified version of the scaling solution on the ethereum test network.

By Alyssa HertigSep 20, 2017

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A new proposal for optimizing bitcoin's Lightning Network suggests off-chain micropayments could become even more scalable than conceived.

By Alyssa HertigSep 10, 2017

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Could the same mechanisms used in the Lightning Network have the unintended benefit of also decentralizing mining?

By Alyssa HertigSep 8, 2017

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The creator of the first ever commercial fuel pump to accept bitcoin has revealed a plan to add Lightning Network functionality to his design.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyAug 31, 2017

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Version 1.0 of a standard that could help connect all of bitcoin's differing Lightning tech implementations is reportedly close to being complete.

By Alyssa HertigAug 25, 2017

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Lightning Network creator Tadge Dryja is developing a tool to help bitcoin users safely claim their newly created bitcoin cash.

By Alyssa HertigAug 23, 2017

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Bitcoin's much-anticipated Lightning Network is now compatible with seven payment networks, thanks to new code from Ripple and Bitfury.

By Alyssa HertigAug 17, 2017

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Vitalik Buterin and Jospeh Poon hope to fix ethereum's scaling problem with a Lightning Network-like system, Plasma, but does it have what it takes?

By Alyssa HertigAug 12, 2017