Tag: LIGHTNING NETWORK
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A Blockchain-Based Standard
Fast-Forward A few years ago, the concept of Crypto was somewhat foreign as an investment class. Fast forward to today, and it is one of the most talked-about and lucrative markets. This is especially true of Bitcoin, in particular. Crypto has become a household name, and though not necessarily knowledgeable, the majority of society has…
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Mass Tokenization, Utility & Payments
The Next Step The increase in Bitcoin adoption is a two-edged sword. It propels the asset class into the public eye and triggers ongoing adoption. However, with the arrival of MicroStrategy, BlackRock, and others come additional concerns relating to centralization and manipulation. It’s a package deal, there’s no glory void of threats. This is where…
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Bitcoin Witsand – A Circular Bitcoin Economy Based In South Africa
A Growing Trend Since El Salvador adopted Bitcoin as legal tender, locations around the globe have become increasingly open to receiving Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies as payment for goods and services. In many other instances, it’s often an isolated store, tavern, or restaurant. However, in Witsand, located in the Western Cape of South Africa, Bitcoin…
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South African Crypto Wallet Incorporates Payments For 10K Retailers
Crypto Adoption On The Rise In South Africa It wasn’t that long ago that Pick n Pay, one of the largest retailers in South Africa began testing Bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network. This took place in a handful of selected stores across the country. A successful trial run led to the incorporation of Bitcoin…
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Bitcoin Ordinals & BRC-20 Tokens Encouraging Lightning Adoption
Creativity Or Spam? The recent spike in BTC transaction fees has left many a Bitcoin maxi rather unimpressed. Many argue that what is currently taking place in regard to Ordinals and BRC-20 tokens is nothing but spam, and unnecessarily clogging up the network. I would go as far as to say that in this particular…
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A Future With Bitcoin – Lightning Is A Game Changer
Who Would Have Thought? It wasn’t too long ago that El Salvador rolled out Bitcoin as a form of payment and legal tender. Unfortunately, this took place during the highs of 2021, making an already controversial move even more so. Had this move been implemented during the last quarter of 2022, the “immediate outcome” would…
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The Bitcoin Effect & The Power It Holds
The Authenticity Is Unparalleled Looking back on the creation and success of Bitcoin, one has to stand in absolute awe as to how this internet-based money has developed and grown to achieve worldwide adoption and investment from the highest levels of the investment world. When BTC first reached the $1 mark, it was widely considered…
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