lightning network

In this edition of Max’s Corner Max responds to an op-ed that criticizes hypocritical and illogical corporate attitudes towards cryptocurrency.

The Lightning-powered Bitcoin Payments App by Breez aims to push Bitcoin adoption in daily spendings by making the transaction process seamless and hassle-free.

In a twist of events, JPMorgan is looking for experts with sound Bitcoin tech for the possible development of its own blockchain networks. The company also states that Bitcoin futures are more ‘understated’ than its actual importance in the market.

Bitcoin transactions are carried out every day only to find higher costs and longer waiting times for confirming them. Is this all happening because of scalability issues? Here’s our vision of how Lightning Network could help.

Square said they plan to “improve money” through their Bitcoin and crypto development, while Square Crypto is poised to hire its first dedicated employee, with many cryptocurrency investors hoping Square will lead a wave of fresh bitcoin adoption.

RIF Lab announced the launch of “third-layer solution” aimed at scaling Bitcoin’s Blockchain. After more than a year of hard work the project was officially set on May 14.

eBay, the US-based e-commerce behemoth, is rumored to make a foray into crypto after its Consensus ads recently leaked online. If eBay does open arms for crypto payments, it could be a boon for adoption.

Currently, Lightning Labs’ new desktop app, allowing for easy Bitcoin transactions, works on MacOS, Windows, and Linux devices, with applications for mobile devices already being planned. 

Lightning Labs has announced alpha release of Lightning Loop aimed to imrove the efficiency, scalability, and usability of Lightning.

Many prominent personalities and Bitcoin enthusiasts have recently proposed Elon Musk to take keep the fire going for the ongoing Lightning Torch experiment. Musk has yet to respond.