DogFac3

bitcoin

What would you rather have? 1 BTC, 13.8 ETH or 31,295 ADA (All worth 1 BTC)

My default zap is 113: So it looks like multiple people zapped. Is this ethical?

Michelson_Morley

i do 10 so i can spread everywhere all the time

Stacker Saloon

saloon

Went pool playing this weekend. It's funny how the simple things can bring so much joy.

First Look at Oshi Loyalty Rewards - Thriller post

I've built a jukebox on top of lightning

pycan

As Bitcoin continues its journey towards mass adoption, scalability remains a hot-button issue. Layer 2 solutions like the Lightning Network aim to address this, but are they truly necessary or even sufficient for Bitcoin to go mainstream? In this discussion, let's delve deeper into the technical, social, and economic implications of Layer 2 solutions. 

Here are some specific points to consider:

Technical Merits
Transaction Speed: How do Layer 2 solutions improve transaction speed and at what cost?
Security: Are transactions on Layer 2 as secure as those on the main chain?
Interoperability: How well do these solutions integrate with existing infrastructure?

Social Implications
User Experience: Does using Layer 2 solutions offer a better user experience, especially for newcomers to Bitcoin?
Community Acceptance: How has the Bitcoin community, at large, reacted to the use and proliferation of Layer 2 solutions?

Economic Factors
Cost Efficiency: Do Layer 2 solutions truly offer a more cost-efficient way to transact in Bitcoin?
Financial Inclusivity: Could Layer 2 solutions enable better financial inclusivity globally?

Ethical Considerations
Centralization Risks: Are there risks of centralization tied to the adoption of Layer 2 solutions?
Environmental Impact: Do these solutions have any significant environmental impact, especially when compared to the main Bitcoin network?


What are the alternative paths to scalability, and how do they compare?


Layer 2 Solutions for Bitcoin: Are They Truly Necessary for Mass Adoption?

How optimistic are you about the future monetary and social impact of Bitcoin within the US? 

(No need to zap for this it’s for a US econ summer class essay)

Testing the Waters: A Bitcoin Project for Summer Class.

GitHub - yoheinakajima/babyagi

Realtime mining hardware profitability | ASIC Miner Value

Why Pools Mine Empty Blocks and How Stratum V2 Fixes This | Braiins

nostr

How to use Nostr w/ Alby? Simply Explained!

Caroline Ellison Plea Agreement: $250,000 Bail, Forfeiture of Assets

SBF PooStorm continues or is technically over

^ this, thanks for sharing your perspective.

FTX's Gary Wang & Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison Plead Guilty To Criminal Charges

What is the general consensus in this community about whether SBF and his associates have more schemes or scams up their sleeves, or if it is the end of the road for everyone involved in the FTX scam?

Bitcoin Clarity - The Complete Beginners Guide to Understanding

PlebDev Course I: Building a Lightning App

Fighting Monetary Colonialism With Open-Source Code

Dear Crypto & Fiat Bros - An open letter to the confused and dismissive.