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Rethinking Bitcoin’s Units in a Post-Satoshi World

A recent BIP proposes a new way to present Bitcoin’s base unit Bitcoiners have always had a thing…

April 15, 2025

We break down all the requirements for a Lightning Node, from hardware specifications to software needs and ongoing maintenance considerations.

We break down all the requirements for a Lightning Node, from hardware specifications to software needs and ongoing maintenance considerations.

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What Are The Requirements For A Lightning Node?

April 12, 2025

Bitcoin mining is the backbone of the world’s first decentralized digital currency. But how is bitcoin mined? And why does this process matter for security, scarcity, and decentralization?

Bitcoin mining is the backbone of the world’s first decentralized digital currency. But how is bitcoin mined? And why does this process matter for security, scarcity, and decentralization?

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How Is Bitcoin Mined?

April 2, 2025

When did the Lightning Network start on bitcoin? How did it grow into the payment powerhouse it is today?

When did the Lightning Network start on bitcoin? How did it grow into the payment powerhouse it is today?

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When Did the Lightning Network Start on Bitcoin?

April 1, 2025

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Why Lightning Network Tips Beat Cash Tips

March 29, 2025

Many of the SDK partners we’ve profiled so far have been improving an existing service that Lightning can serve better than fiat: e-vehicle charging stations, local community building, and financing private healthcare.

Many of the SDK partners we’ve profiled so far have been improving an existing service that Lightning can serve better than fiat: e-vehicle charging stations, local community building, and financing private healthcare.

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Building on Lightning: Flash Reinvents Caribbean Money with the Breez SDK

byRoy Sheinfeld

March 18, 2025

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black samsung android smartphone with yellow and red beads

Why Hide Money Inside Memes And Emojis

March 6, 2025

Strategy, the world’s first publicly traded company to adopt bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset, today announced the grand opening of the Strategy Bitcoin Hub, a revolutionary co-working space designed exclusively for bitcoin developers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders.

Strategy, the world’s first publicly traded company to adopt bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset, today announced the grand opening of the Strategy Bitcoin Hub, a revolutionary co-working space designed exclusively for bitcoin developers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders.

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Strategy Bitcoin Hub: World’s First Bitcoin-Focused Free Co-Working Centre

byEditorial Team

February 26, 2025

As Lightning newtork enterprise adoption starts to accelerate, several companies are emerging as leaders in driving Lightning Network adoption. Below, we explore five companies making waves in this space: Strike, CashApp, Voltage.cloud, Lightning Labs, and Lightspark.

As Lightning newtork enterprise adoption starts to accelerate, several companies are emerging as leaders in driving Lightning Network adoption. Below, we explore five companies making waves in this space: Strike, CashApp, Voltage.cloud, Lightning Labs, and Lightspark.

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Lightning Network Enterprise Adoption: 6 Companies Leading the Way

February 26, 2025

Saving Satoshi, is redefining how developers engage with bitcoin’s technical foundations. Combining a lighthearted sci-fi adventure with real-world coding challenges, the free, open-source platform invites users of all skill levels to explore bitcoin’s architecture—from transaction scripting to Lightning Network mechanics—through an engaging, story-driven experience.

Saving Satoshi, is redefining how developers engage with bitcoin’s technical foundations. Combining a lighthearted sci-fi adventure with real-world coding challenges, the free, open-source platform invites users of all skill levels to explore bitcoin’s architecture—from transaction scripting to Lightning Network mechanics—through an engaging, story-driven experience.

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Saving Satoshi: Revolutionary Game Merges with Hands-On Bitcoin Development

February 24, 2025

Lightning Network upgrades are popping up left, right, and centre. Without a doubt, Lightning is winning ground in providing fast, low-cost bitcoin transactions.

Lightning Network upgrades are popping up left, right, and centre. Without a doubt, Lightning is winning ground in providing fast, low-cost bitcoin transactions.

Exciting Lightning Network Upgrades in 2025

byEditorial Team

February 23, 2025

Amboss Technologies, a leader in Lightning Network infrastructure, introduced a transformative advancement in evaluating the performance of the Lightning Network—Max Flow, a metric with proven success in telecommunications, logistics, and transportation industries.

Amboss Technologies, a leader in Lightning Network infrastructure, introduced a transformative advancement in evaluating the performance of the Lightning Network—Max Flow, a metric with proven success in telecommunications, logistics, and transportation industries.

Innovation

Max Flow: Amboss’ Next-Generation Metric Powering the Lightning Network

February 21, 2025

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How Unbank built a Bitcoin Exchange using BTC Pay Server

byEditorial Team

February 19, 2025

Lightning Labs, the pioneering developer behind the Lightning Network Daemon (LND), announced the release of LND v0.18.5-beta, a significant update to its flagship Lightning Network node software.

Lightning Labs, the pioneering developer behind the Lightning Network Daemon (LND), announced the release of LND v0.18.5-beta, a significant update to its flagship Lightning Network node software.

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Lightning Labs Launches LND v0.18.5-beta: Enhanced Stability and Performance

February 15, 2025

The bitcoin Stock to Flow (S2F) ratio is a data-driven model that’s become the holy grail for predicting BTC’s price trajectory.

The bitcoin Stock to Flow (S2F) ratio is a data-driven model that’s become the holy grail for predicting BTC’s price trajectory.

Innovation

Bitcoin Stock to Flow: The Ultimate Scarcity Model

February 11, 2025