Cryptocurrency Q&A
Is BTC Lightning same as BTC?
Is BTC Lightning same as BTC?
GeishaCharm
Mon Nov 04 2024
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The user wants to know if BTC Lightning is the same as BTC. They might be confused about the difference between the Lightning Network, which is a layer 2 solution built on top of the Bitcoin blockchain to enable faster and cheaper transactions, and BTC, which refers to the native token of the Bitcoin network.
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CryptoTitan
Wed Nov 06 2024
The Lightning Network operates similarly to the Bitcoin Network.
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KimonoElegance
Wed Nov 06 2024
Both networks consist of computers, referred to as nodes, that run specific software.
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CryptoWizard
Wed Nov 06 2024
The Lightning Network software is distinct from Bitcoin's blockchain software.
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ZenMind
Wed Nov 06 2024
Transactions conducted on the Lightning Network are not visible to the public.
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Martino
Tue Nov 05 2024
This is a stark contrast to Bitcoin, where transactions are recorded on the blockchain.
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