Umair
Since Bitcoin’s inception, every new altcoin has emerged with the promise of being faster, cheaper, or more efficient. Bitcoin set the foundation, while countless projects attempted to improve it under different names. Yet, despite thousands of efforts, none have truly surpassed Bitcoin — largely due to the persistent challenge of the blockchain trilemma, which I’ve already explained in the past.
Every year on every occasion, we see a new altcoin with a promising and lucrative story and surroundings that offers better “perks” than Bitcoin, but it’s never that simple to attract the masses with singular exceptions such as Solana, Ethereum, or BNB. But now let’s have a look at this “bomb”…
30th January 2025 — Tether, the largest company in the digital assets industry, announced the integration of USDt into Bitcoin’s ecosystem, including both its base layer and the Lightning Network. Once fully integrated, USDt will operate seamlessly on Bitcoin’s base layer and its layer 2 Lightning Network. This will enable high-speed, low-cost transactions while combining Bitcoin’s robust security and scalability.
Taproot Assets, formerly known as Taro, is a groundbreaking protocol that enables the issuance and transfer of digital assets on the Bitcoin blockchain. Leveraging the capabilities of Bitcoin’s Taproot upgrade, this innovation integrates seamlessly with the Lightning Network, offering a scalable, private, and efficient platform for asset management. This article explores the key features, benefits, and implications of Taproot Assets for the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
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If you have already heard about the Lightning Network feature, you may ask:
– “Is it even still alive?”
Well, yes, it is, and it’s doing quite well. To be more precise and truthful, I gathered the latest statistics regarding this technology.
As of April 2025, the Bitcoin Lightning Network continues to function effectively and has experienced…
