Micropayments

Bitcoin

A Lightning API for Bitcoin Futures Data Has Launched

An experimental service that allows users to pay for futures data from exchanges Kraken and BitMEX via the lightning network is now live.

Business  ·  18 March 2019
Bitcoin

It’s Getting Harder to Send Bitcoin’s Lightning Torch – Here’s Why

An experiment pushing the boundaries of crypto payments, bitcoin's Lightning Torch is suffering liquidity issues due to its success.

Tech  ·  13 March 2019
Bitcoin

You Can Now Send Bitcoin Tips Over Lightning on Twitter

When "liking" your favorite tweet isn't enough, you can now send small bitcoin tips via the lightning network.

Business  ·  18 February 2019
Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s ‘Lightning Torch’ Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters

The bitcoin community is currently immersed in an experiment called the “lightning torch," and it's reached 37 countries so far.

Tech  ·  5 February 2019
Payments

SatoshiPay Integrates Blockchain Payments for Major European Publisher

Micropayments startup SatoshiPay has partnered with Europe's largest digital publisher to integrate blockchain payments for content.

Business  ·  1 February 2019
Bitcoin

Lightning-Powered Blog Sees 20,000 Bitcoin Micropayments in 7 Months

The Lightning Network is already powering a real blogging platform with bitcoin micropayments.

Business  ·  23 November 2018
Bitcoin

Sorry, I Turned Off My Bitcoin Faucet (Because Money)

At its height, 99Bitcoins' faucet was making nearly $2,000 a month, even after giving away coins. Then things got complicated.

Business  ·  21 October 2018
Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Is Getting Its Own Hacker Camp

Chaincode is launching a new "residency" in New York that will focus on helping developers build their own Lightning Network apps

Tech  ·  20 August 2018
Lightning Network

Stellar Goes In On Lightning with 2018 Launch Target

Stellar isn't so far behind bitcoin in absorbing a faster and cheaper layer touted as the future of cryptocurrency payments.

Tech  ·  19 March 2018
Bitcoin

Lightning: The Bitcoin Scaling Tech You Really Should Know

One of the most talked about technologies in development for bitcoin is the Lightning Network. But what does it do, and when might it be ready?

Tech  ·  9 December 2017
Bitcoin

Lightning At Last? Bitcoin Scaling Layer Almost Ready

Bitcoin's most anticipated scaling solution took a big step forward Tuesday with the presentation of new test results.

Tech  ·  6 December 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Meets Netflix? Laolu Is Building a Lightning-Powered App for That

The Lightning Network isn't yet live on bitcoin, but that doesn't mean developers aren't theorizing the kinds of ambitious apps that it could enable.

Tech  ·  7 October 2017
Ethereum

Raiden ICO: Ethereum Scaling Solution to Launch Publicly Traded Token

Ethereum's answer to bitcoin's Lightning Network will have one notable difference – a publicly traded token to be sold in a Dutch auction in October.

Tech  ·  22 September 2017
Ethereum

Raiden Release: Simpler Micropayments Go Live on Ethereum’s Testnet

The developers behind Raiden Network have launched an early, simplified version of the scaling solution on the ethereum test network.

Tech  ·  20 September 2017
Bitcoin

SatoshiPay to Stop Using Bitcoin Blockchain for Micropayments

Another blockchain startup has announced it will no longer use bitcoin for its micropayments processing.

Tech  ·  17 July 2017