Lightning Network
A Bitcoin layer for near-instant, low-fee payments (off-chain).
Explanation
Great for small payments and frequent transfers. For large settlements, on-chain is often preferred.
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A Bitcoin layer for near-instant, low-fee payments (off-chain).
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