Lightning Network Gets Popular, ASIC Gets Tough: Best of the Week

[kreslik.news]

Lightning strikes

The Lightning Network, an add-on to the Bitcoin blockchain that is makes it possible to perform small transactions quickly, has seen massive growth in adoption over the last couple of weeks.

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The explanation for this could be the public squabbling of the two development teams behind rival cryptocurrency Bitcoin Cash; the drama caused a major market crash. Bitcoin could be appearing more attractive once again, as it is relatively stable and time-tested.

The Lightning protocol works by conducting transactions off of the ... (read more)