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BOLT 12 and LNURL seem to accomplish the same things for users of the Bitcoin Lightning Network. But what are the technical differences top photo?
Technical

Validating Lightning Signer Separates Keys From Nodes

By Marty Bent
Marty's Bent
The Human Rights Foundation has launched a fund to support development that makes Bitcoin more private. To start, $50,000 will go to the developer of CoinSwap.
Business

Human Rights Foundation Donates $210,000 In Bitcoin Ecosystem Grants

By Namcios
Lightning-native messaging protocols could offer more private and foolproof encrypted communications. But will users make the switch?
Culture

How the Lighting Network Could Improve Encrypted Messaging

By Colin Harper
It was a monumental year for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network. As the year draws to a close, we reflect on the most impactful developments and moments of 2019.
Technical

Bitcoin’s 2019 in Lightning: What This Year Brought Us (Part 2)

By Colin Harper
Messaging apps are coming to Lightning, promising cheap, censorship-resistant and confidential transactions. But will people default to this “killer app” over traditional encrypted messaging platforms?
Culture

On Lightning, Messaging Apps Emerge as Growing Use Case

By Colin Harper