Mastering the Lightning Network

Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Olaoluwa Osuntokun, Rene Pickhardt

A comprehensive guide to mastering the cutting-edge Lightning Network technology, transforming blockchain payments and transactions.

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Introduction

A comprehensive guide to mastering the Lightning Network, authored by Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Olaoluwa Osuntokun, and Rene Pickhardt.

Highlights

Covers the fundamentals of the Lightning Network, a Peer-to-Peer protocol running on top of Bitcoin and other blockchains
Provides near-instant, secure, micro-payments
Suitable for technical readers with an understanding of the fundamentals of Bitcoin and other open blockchains

Recommendation

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding and mastering the Lightning Network, a cutting-edge technology that is transforming the way we think about payments and transactions on blockchain networks.

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