The Lightning Network enables fast, low-cost Bitcoin payments using a secure layer-2 protocol. Payment channels allow instant, off-chain transactions, settling on-chain only when channels close.

One of the more notable advantages of blockchain technology that undergirds cryptocurrencies is its immutability.

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Blockchain is no longer an abstract idea. It could become a valuable resource even for small towns seeking to strengthen ...