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A Primer on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network

The Breakdown

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How Does Lightning Work?

Lightning works by creating a web of payments channels that are between users. Each lightning node might have multiple open channels to different users. Amounts and balances are redeemable for lay one bit coin when channels are closed. Payments can be routed around specific nodes that are attempting to disrupt the network.

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