Lightning Network Guides
Learn Bitcoin from the ground up — start with the basics and work your way to the protocol itself.
What Is the Lightning Network?
The Lightning Network (LN) is a Layer-2 protocol built on top of Bitcoin that enables fast, low-cost payments by moving transactions off-chain and settling the final result on Bitcoin’s base layer. Key Takeaways Speed & Cost: Payments confirm in seconds and typically cost a fraction of a cent. Scala...