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This is the first part of a research series on Bitcoin scaling solutions
This piece focuses on the Lightning Network, a state channel-based solution
Lightning Network’s state channels utilize hash time-lock contracts to facilitate transactions
There have been promising signs of growing adoption of the Lightning Network
While the Lightning Network aims to keep its functionality simple, it remains to be seen if it will be the solution of choice to scale Bitcoin moving forward
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