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by BSCN
June 20, 2023
With Bitcoin's growing user base causing congestion and slower confirmation times, Binance's implementation of the Lightning Network aims to address scalability and speed issues.
Cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has announced its plans to integrate the Bitcoin Lightning Network for deposits and withdrawals.
Bitcoin developer Udi Wertheimer recently reported the discovery of "Binance" nodes on the Lightning Network. However, the exchange emphasized that there is still some technical work to be completed before the Lightning Network can be fully integrated. The team assured the community that they would provide updates once the integration is finalized.
A Lightning node enables the routing and processing of Lightning Network transactions. The Bitcoin Lightning Network operates as a second-layer solution built on top of the Bitcoin blockchain.
The Lightning Network addresses two key Bitcoin network issues: scalability and speed. Because Bitcoin users and transactions continue to grow, the network often encounters congestion, resulting in slower confirmation times and higher transaction fees. With Binance's implementation of the Lightning Network, transactions will become near-instantaneous and low-cost.
Cryptocurrency exchanges Kraken and Bitfinex have already successfully integrated the Lightning Network, thereby enabling faster and more efficient transactions. Lightning Network has experienced consistent growth over the past year, supporting up to 1 million transactions per second. According to Bitcoin Visuals, the network's capacity is currently $145 million.
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