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How to build a simple E-commerce web app using Alby's Lightning tools

Aug 18, 2023 · 15 min read · TL;DR This project tutorial is open-source on Github and you can easily fork, customize and test as much as you like. I would appreciate a star on the Github project if you found it helpful. Live Demo: https://bitcoin-shop.netlify.app Frontend Repo: ...

The Lightning Network's Zero-value invoices: Why are they important and yet risky

Jun 5, 2023 · 3 min read · Zero-value invoices allow a payment recipient to share an invoice with no initial value. With this invoice, they can receive any amount of Bitcoin from a sender. A typical use case for zero-value invoices is to receive tips and donation payments. The...

Writing your first ChatGPT API using Nodejs (Typescript)

May 29, 2023 · 7 min read · Introduction AI is here to stay, and as software engineers seeking to build revolutionary products and services, it is important to know how to harness the power of AI to provide more value to users. In this article, I will be providing a simple guid...

Understanding CheckTemplateVerify: A dive into the controversial Bitcoin Improvement Protocol

May 14, 2023 · 5 min read · Introduction One of the most beautiful things about Bitcoin is the fact that it is a piece of technology that belongs to no one and can be improved by anyone. Bitcoin Improvement Proposals (BIPs) are proposals that suggest improvement to Bitcoin (yes...

Implementing a Reverse Proxy API in Go

Apr 1, 2023 · 5 min read · Introduction If you have had any experience consuming APIs on the web, you would agree that one of the most frustrating issues you can experience is a Cross-Origin Resource Sharing error (CORS). I have previously written an article on how to fix CORS...