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Lightning Network ‘Helplessly Broken’ Against Quantum Computers, Warns Udi Wertheimer

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Lightning Network is structurally vulnerable as its public keys are shared, which makes funds exposed to post-quantum attacks, Wertheimer claimed in his recent post. Crypto analyst and Taproot developer Udi Wertheimer has stated that the Lightning Network is fundamentally vulnerable in a post-quantum scenario and claimed that its design leaves user funds exposed in ways […]

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Bitcoin Lightning App ‘Wallet of Satoshi’ Exits US Market

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A prominent Bitcoin Lightning wallet provider – Wallet of Satoshi – announced its decision to remove its app from the US Apple and Google app stores. In a Twitter post addressed to the community, Wallet of Satoshi clarified that it will cease catering to customers in the country. This sparked speculation that the decision might

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Bitcoin Lightning Network Growth Surges by 1,200% in 2 Years

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Bitcoin’s Layer 2 Lightning Network has witnessed a 1,212% growth in just two years. In August 2023, the network recorded approximately 6.6 million routed transactions, a substantial increase compared to the 503,000 transactions observed in August 2021, according to River’s Bitcoin-only exchange data. Surprising Growth Amidst Market Challenges River’s research analyst, Sam Wouters, shed light

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