Lightning Network Sheds 820 BTC in 37 Days—Lowest Capacity Since 2023
According to recent metrics, bitcoin ( BTC) held in the Lightning Network, a payment-oriented layer two (L2) protocol, has declined sharply over the past 37 days. Lightning Network’s $69M Drain The network’s capacity—the...
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