Basics_08: Lightning Network, Layered Money & Bitcoin Scaling

Bitcoin Basics Series Episode 8. Daz Bea, Seb Bunney, Dan & Josh cover the Bitcoin Lightning Network and the importance of a layered approach to Bitcoin scaling.

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WE COVER:

• Why are protocols & monetary systems layered?
• Why is Bitcoin an upgrade to payment systems?
• What is the Lightning Network & how does it work?
• What other layers exist on and around Bitcoin?
• Flicking beads

RESOURCE PICKS:

• Daz & Seb’s new book B is for Bitcoin: The Essential Guide to All Things Bitcoin does and EXCELLENT job covering the Lightning Network (https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Essential-Guide-All-Things/dp/B0C1JDKS7Q)
• Dan’s Pick - Layered Money by Nik Bhatia
• Josh’s Pick: A Look at the Lightning Network by Lyn Alden
• Daz’s Pick: Mastering the Lightning Network by Andreas Antonopoulos 

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