Dedan Ndungundungudedan.hashnode.dev·Apr 16, 2024Advanced Techniques for LN Privacy: A Guide to Trampoline Payments and Blinded PathsThe Lightning Network (LN) offers a revolutionary path towards faster and cheaper Bitcoin transactions. However, its reliance on intermediary nodes raises concerns about user privacy. Unlike the (pseudo)anonymous nature of on-chain Bitcoin transactio...Discuss·2 likesBitcoin
Idea Usherideausher1.hashnode.dev·Apr 5, 2024The Ultimate Showdown: Hedera Hashgraph Vs Blockchain Vs Lightning NetworksIn the dynamic realm of digital innovations, three prominent technologies stand out: Hedera Hashgraph, Blockchain, and Lightning Networks. Each offers unique solutions and functionalities, catering to diverse needs across various sectors. Let's delve...DiscussBlockchain
Dedan Ndungundungudedan.hashnode.dev·Mar 10, 2024BOLT 1: The Bedrock of Communication in the Lightning NetworkThe Lightning Network(LN) is a revolutionary solution for faster and cheaper Bitcoin transactions. The Basis of Lightning Technology (BOLT) documents define the network protocol specifications, which describe a layer-2 protocol for off-chain bitcoin ...Discuss·1 likebolts
Mubarak Muhammad Aminumubaraktech.hashnode.dev·Mar 8, 2024Exploring Onion Routing Techniques in the Bitcoin Lightning NetworkOnion routing is a key component of the Bitcoin Lightning Network's safe, confidential, and effective payment routing. In this article i explores the complex mechanisms of onion routing in the Lightning Network and offers thorough explanations suppor...DiscussBitcoin
Abba Adamushyxperience.hashnode.dev·Feb 29, 2024Simulate your first Lightning transaction on the Bitcoin regtest network Part 3 (MacOS)📜Objective The goal of this article is to help you Connect the lightning nodes to form a peer Open a payment channel between lnd1 and lnd2 nodes Add some confirmations to the block that the channel opening transaction was mined on Check the list of...DiscussBitcoin
chandanforchandan Web3 Researchchandan0.hashnode.dev·Feb 21, 2024Breaking Down Bitcoin: An In-depth Look at ETFs, Lightning, Layer 2s, Bridges, and Unexpected Insights2023: A Year of Innovation on the Bitcoin Network Noteworthy developments included: Bitcoin Ordinals: Empowering users to inscribe data directly onto the blockchain, Bitcoin Ordinals facilitated the creation of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and digital...DiscussBitcoin
Abba Adamushyxperience.hashnode.dev·Feb 20, 2024Simulate your first lightning transaction on the Bitcoin regtest network Part 2 (MacOS)📜 Objective The goal of this article is to help you confirm that we have the correct bitcoin.conf settings spin up a Bitcoin network Ensure we are on the regtest network Prepare the first lightning node aka lnd1 for some action Spin up node Create ...Discusscrypto transaction
Mohammed Mohsinblog.thatceokid.xyz·Feb 10, 2024Setting Up Core Lightning Node on an Ampere VM (OCI): A Comprehensive GuideCore Lightning (previously c-lightning) is a lightweight, highly customizable, and standard-compliant implementation of the Lightning Network protocol. While the project offers extensive documentation, there is a scarcity of articles guiding beginner...Discuss·34 readsBitcoin
Abba Adamushyxperience.hashnode.dev·Feb 8, 2024Simulate your first Lightning transaction on the Bitcoin regtest network Part 1 (MacOS)Objective The goal of this article is to help you configure the Bitcoin environment create a Bitcoin wallet create an address, give it a label mine some blocks to that address configure two Lightening nodes 📜 Introduction This was me after I...Discuss·2 likes·48 readsBitcoin
Dedan Ndungundungudedan.hashnode.dev·Jan 31, 2024The Shortcomings of Bitcoin and the Evolutionary Leap: The Lightning NetworkBitcoin, the pioneer of decentralized digital currencies, has undoubtedly transformed the financial landscape. However, it is not without its limitations. The Lightning Network emerges as a powerful upgrade to address several shortcomings of the Bitc...DiscussBlockchain
