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(Bonus) David Marcus And Lightspark

Apr 8, 2024
Entrepreneur and former Meta executive David Marcus discusses Lightspark's efforts to expand the Lightning Network and bitcoin. Topics include: Lightning Network's advantages over traditional payment methods, global money flow capabilities, enterprise solutions, predictive liquidity optimization, and decentralized payment protocols impact on creator monetization.
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  • Lightspark enables faster, cheaper Bitcoin transactions through the Lightning network and UMA addresses.
  • Lightspark aims to revolutionize global money flows with real-time currency conversions and enhanced user experiences.

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Implementation of Lightning for Faster Bitcoin Transactions

Coinbase is set to implement the Lightning network using the Lightspark stack, enabling faster and cheaper transactions on the Bitcoin network. This new layer two payments protocol allows real-time movement of Bitcoin at a fraction of the cost compared to layer one transactions. Users will experience instantaneous, low-cost Bitcoin deposits and withdrawals through lightning addresses across various wallets, exchanges, and institutions.

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