CRYPTOCURRENCY
Bitfinex Celebrates 12 Years of Innovating in Bitcoin and Digital Finance
Bitfinex marks its 12th anniversary, highlighting its role in advancing Bitcoin technology and digital finance, with a focus on innovations like Lightning Network support and tokenized securities.
Wavlake Revolutionizes Music Streaming with Bitcoin Lightning Network
Discover how Wavlake leverages Bitcoin Lightning Network to enable direct payments from fans to artists, bypassing traditional financial intermediaries.
El Tor Enhances Tor Network with High-Bandwidth Bitcoin Lightning Integration
El Tor leverages Bitcoin Lightning Network to boost Tor's bandwidth, security, and decentralization. Users earn Satoshis by hosting Tor relays. Future plans include expanding the Directory Server and launching a testnet.
New Bitcoin Lightning Network Vulnerability Exposed: The Replacement Cycling Attack
A new vulnerability termed as "replacement cycling attack" on the Lightning Network has been unveiled by a developer known as mononaut. The attack manipulates the transaction mechanism of the network, potentially causing financial loss to users. This revelation has led to the resignation of security researcher Antoine Riard from the Lightning Network development team. Despite the challenges, the network's locked-in value stands at $159.5 million, indicating its growing popularity since 2018.
Blockstream's Greenlight Officially Launches, Promising Simplified Lightning Operations
Blockstream has officially launched Greenlight, a Lightning-as-a-Service (LaaS) solution, aimed at alleviating the operational challenges of managing Lightning network nodes while enhancing security. The service, revealed in June and launched on October 12, 2023, allows developers to retain key control, reducing risks and freeing up essential resources for core business operations. Greenlight offers a blend of convenience and self-custody, making it a noteworthy advancement in the blockchain and Lightning network domain.
Coinbase to Integrate Bitcoin's Lightning Network: A Deep Dive
Coinbase plans to integrate the Lightning Network (LN) as a secondary payment layer to enhance Bitcoin's transaction efficiency and cost-effectiveness. LN addresses scalability issues by enabling off-chain transactions, reducing fees and processing times, and promoting Bitcoin's mainstream acceptance.
Binance Announces Integration of Bitcoin Lightning Network for Enhanced Transaction Efficiency
Cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance has announced its plans to integrate the Bitcoin Lightning Network for deposits and withdrawals. The move aims to improve transaction efficiency and provide users with a faster and more cost-effective experience.
Gamers in Africa Can Earn Bitcoin While Playing Classic Titles
Zebedee has partnered with Bitnob to allow African gamers to earn Bitcoin while playing classic games such as Counter-Strike. The Bitcoin Lightning Network will allow game developers to replace in-game points with Bitcoin, which can then be converted to local currencies.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong hints at Lightning integration
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has hinted that the cryptocurrency exchange may integrate Lightning, a layer 2 scaling solution for Bitcoin. Armstrong did not provide any further details on the potential integration, which would make Coinbase one of the largest trading platforms to adopt the technology.
Lightning Labs and Tari Labs agree to halt Taro protocol development
Lightning Labs and Tari Labs agreed to halt the development of the Taro protocol, after a temporary restraining order was converted into a preliminary injunction by the courts. The order was issued due to Tari Labs' claims that the name Taro infringed on its trademark rights. Lightning Labs is now unable to update or announce any milestones of the protocol until a court decision is reached.