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Bitcoin Explained - The Technical Side of Bitcoin
Episode 90: Asynchronous Lightning Payments
Feb 23, 2024
Jesse de Wit, a Breez developer, joins Aaron and Sjors to discuss asynchronous lightning payments, PTLCs, and Trampoline Payments. They explore the complexities of asynchronous payments in the Lightning Network, security advantages of PTLCs over HTLC, and the role of Lightning Service Providers. The episode also delves into Lightning Improvement Proposals, network compatibility, and challenges surrounding the implementation of asynchronous lightning payments.
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- Lightning Network evolving towards advanced topics like asynchronous payments.
- Trampoline payments in Lightning aim to improve routing efficiency and transaction privacy.
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