Is Bitcoin kidding itself about the Lightning Network?

Bitcoin developer Paul Sztorc says Bitcoiners are lying to themselves about Lightning. Developers claim usability has improved, but questions remain over everyday adoption.

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  1. The Lightning Network Scalability Debate: Bitcoin developer Paul Sztorc challenges the narrative that the Lightning Network has achieved practical usability, arguing that adoption remains stagnant despite claims of technical progress.
  2. Top 3 Bitcoin Layer-2 Scaling Approaches: Bitcoin scaling has moved beyond just Lightning, with three distinct technical architectures currently competing to bring smart contracts and high throughput to the network.
  3. History of Bitcoin Scaling Conflicts: The history of Bitcoin is defined by intense ideological disputes over how to scale, leading to some of the most significant chain splits in crypto history.

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