Discussing The Latest Lightning Network Developments

Discussing The Latest Lightning Network Developments

Leaders in the Lightning Network discuss Chivo wallet, miner extractable value, replace-by-fee and more.Watch This Episode On YouTubeListen To This Episode:AppleSpotifyGoogleLibsynOvercastWith the rollout of bitcoin as legal tender in El Salvador, there have been some privacy concerns regarding Chivo, the government-sponsored wallet through which all citizens were issued $30 in bitcoin. If Salvadorans prefer that their government not monitor their transactions, it’s critical that they opt to use other Lightning Network wallets, such as Muun or Breeze instead.“If they just get it out of....


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