#RGB🔴🟢🔵 enables post-blockchain smart contracts on #bitcoin #lightning⚡️ Here is a quick overview on what RGB promises to be able to do: RGB scales It can scale in terms of transaction throughput, data size and network size, because it doesn't keep any data on-chain. It is sharded from the day 1 and is fully interoperable with layer 2 scalability solutions. RGB offers privacy Transactions are not on a blockchain, so no analysis is possible. It uses zero-knowledge to protect the history of a fungible state. RGB is bitcoin & lightning native RGB brings rich smart contracts in a scalable way to the world's most secure and censorship-resistant cryptocurrency: bitcoin. RGB is capable RGB was designed to allow everything what is possible with blockchain-based smart contracts (like in Ethereum and others) – but in the scalable, robust and private way. You can do Tokens, NFTs, DeFi, DAOs. Learn more:

RGB protocol

RGB protocol

Scalable & confidential smart contracts for Bitcoin & Lightning

⚡️ Torq, @LN_Capital’s #bitcoin #lightning node management for professionals with Henrik Skogstrøm

Did you know MacOS ships with a copy of the #bitcoin white paper?

Waxy.org

The Bitcoin Whitepaper Is Hidden in Every Modern Copy of macOS - Waxy.org

I just discovered that every copy of macOS ships with a hidden PDF of Satoshi Nakamoto's Bitcoin whitepaper. But why?

'#Bitcoin  - Era of Hope' by artist Bitcoin_apex

Understanding The Game Theory Of The #bitcoin #LightningNetwork⚡️

What Is Bitcoin?

Understanding The Game Theory Of The Lightning Network | What Is Bitcoin?

If you ever want to use lightning to route payments for fees, understanding the game theory of the lightning network is likely to help you.

⚡️ LND improved how Watchtowers work in their latest release: v0.16 Read about them here:

GitHub

lnd/docs/release-notes/release-notes-0.16.0.md at master · lightningnetwork/lnd

Lightning Network Daemon ⚡️. Contribute to lightningnetwork/lnd development by creating an account on GitHub.

If you're looking for a Watchtower peer:

LightningNetwork+

Watch Swaps Index • LightningNetwork+

Bitcoin Lightning Network Watch Swaps

✨ So, apparently #bitcoin doesn't need banks 🏦 Opinions?

Foundation

Bitcoin doesn’t need banks – Foundation Blog

In this post we’ll break down what a P2P exchange is, why we need them, and how you can approach using some of the best out there today.

📣 LDK, the #LightningNetwork implementation being developed by the #[1] Dorsey-backed Spiral, has got big plans to improve the way payments can be made on #Bitcoin.

Decrypt

Jack Dorsey-Backed Spiral Plots Course for Mainstream Adoption of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network - Decrypt

LDK, the Lightning Network implementation being developed by the Jack Dorsey-backed Spiral, has got big plans to improve Bitcoin payments.

Diving into #bitcoin can be challenging. Mastering wallets, keys, exchanges, and grasping bitcoin’s core principles is a lot of work. Then there is the ongoing learning journey with #Lightning, #Liquid, and more. Tough for sure, but well worth it! 🙌

📢 Breaking news: In an effort to increase their value, all dollars will now come with a buy one, get one free coupon. Get ready to double your money! 💵🤑 #AprilFools #DollarDoubler

The #bitcoin cycle is complete. The spin is accelerating.

🔐 Protecting Your #Bitcoin  #LightningNetwork⚡️ Node: Security and Privacy Best Practices

LightningNetwork+

Protecting Your Bitcoin Lightning Network Node: Security and Privacy Best Practices • LightningNetwork+

Operating a Bitcoin Lightning Network node can be a great way to contribute to the network and earn some extra income, but it also comes with some ...

Imagine a world where "Bitcoin accepted" signs are obsolete! In the not-so-distant future, #Bitcoin will be the primary method of payment, making traditional currencies the exception rather than the rule.

🤝 Embracing #Nostr: My Journey from Skeptic to Advocate

Tony Giorgio

Embracing Nostr: My Journey from Skeptic to Advocate

I used to despise Nostr. To me, it was a complete hack attempting to call itself decentralized.

📺 How Irish🇮🇪 farmers are turning cow poop💩 into digital gold (aka #Bitcoin)

🧑‍🎓 #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork⚡️ 101 The presentation is geared towards those familiar with Bitcoin and want to begin understanding what #Lighting is, why we need it, and how it works at a high-level.

🧅 What is onion routing and how does it work? https://voltage.cloud/blog/lightning-network-faq/what-is-onion-routing-how-does-it-work/ #bitcoin #lightning #tor #[3]

🪷 Lotes are #bitcoin physical notes running on lnbits and the #LightningNetwork⚡️. Upon receiving a lote you validate it to get the sats to your wallet. Then, you fill it up with the same value so you can give it to someone else. Proof of concept:

What are #bitcoin #LightningNetwork macaroons?

The Bitcoin Manual

What Are Lightning Network Macaroons? - The Bitcoin Manual

Macaroons are an advanced authentication mechanism for distributed systems, these cookie style data packets can be used to permit an action or forb...

📣 The April 2023 bitcoin++ conference is all about what's going on in #bitcoin layer-2s:

bitcoin++

bitcoin++ · Technical Bitcoin Conferences

bitcoin++ hosts technical conferences, workshops, and hackathons for bitcoin developers and builders around the world.