Lightning Network

Bitcoin’s Lightning Network receives first quantum-proof defense from East Texas A&M University

East Texas A&M's quantum-proofing of Bitcoin's Lightning Network could set a precedent for future cryptographic defenses in blockchain technology.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team23h ago

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Lightning Security Alert: Alby Reveals Critical Hub Vulnerability

On Sept. 9, 2026, Alby, the Bitcoin Lightning Network and Nostr tooling company, revealed a critical security flaw in older versions of Alby Hub, a Lightning-centric node and wallet. Lightning Project Alby Confirms Critical Flaw in Older Hub Versions The team disclosed the issue on the social media platform X on Wednesday, stating: “We have […]

Bitcoin.com News•Jamie Redman9 Sept

Core Lightning tells node operators to upgrade after confirming security flaws

Core Lightning has confirmed multiple security vulnerabilities in its Bitcoin Lightning Network software and has urged node operators to install an upcoming security update or temporarily run their nodes offline. Core Lightning said Thursday that its developers had been reviewing…

Crypto.news•Rony Roy27 Aug

Is Your Bitcoin Safe on Lightning? Developers Confirm Real Flaws, Patch Coming

Core Lightning confirms a Bitcoin Lightning Network vulnerability and hides the details for two weeks to slow attackers.

BeInCrypto•Phil Haunhorst27 Aug

Bitcoin Lightning Users Face Urgent Warning Over Core Flaw

Core Lightning developers have issued an urgent security warning to Lightning Network node operators.

U.Today•Alex Dovbnya27 Aug

Zeus Wallet taken offline after cyberattack, says no customer funds at risk

The self-custodial Bitcoin Lightning Network wallet disabled infrastructure after an incident and founder Evan Kaloudis said no customer funds were lost and no Lightning vulnerability was found.

Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Helen Partz6 Aug

AI Attack Freezes Boltz, Rattles Lightning Network Users

Boltz, a company that lets people move bitcoin between the main blockchain, the Lightning Network, and the Liquid sidechain, shut down all of its swap services on Aug. 3 after months of automated attacks it said were increasingly powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The timing rattled bitcoiners because the disclosure landed almost alongside the Coldcard […]

Bitcoin.com News•Jamie Redman4 Aug

NYSE-Listed AI Company Taps Lightning Network to Pay Employees In Bitcoin

Bitcoin Magazine NYSE-Listed AI Company Taps Lightning Network to Pay Employees In Bitcoin Some of the company's laser-eyed employees wanted their salaries in Bitcoin. It was easier than expected. This post NYSE-Listed AI Company Taps Lightning Network to Pay Employees In Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo .

Bitcoin Magazine•Mathew Di Salvo30 Jul

Lightning Labs launches Wavelength toolkit for Bitcoin wallets and payments

Lightning Labs launched Wavelength, a non-custodial API toolkit for integrating Lightning Network payments into apps and AI agents without

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team22 Jul

Cloudflare x402 Integration Opens Door for Bitcoin in AI Agent Micropayments

Bitcoin Magazine Cloudflare x402 Integration Opens Door for Bitcoin in AI Agent Micropayments Cloudflare's adoption of the x402 protocol enables websites to monetize data for AI agents via direct crypto payments, with Bitcoin and Lightning Network positioned as strong options alongside stablecoins for privacy and speed. This post Cloudflare x402 Integration Opens Door for Bitcoin in AI Agent Micropayments first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt .

Bitcoin Magazine•Juan Galt16 Jul

Polymarket Switches on Instant Bitcoin Lightning Deposits, Cutting 60-Minute Waits to Under a Second

Polymarket, the world’s largest prediction market, has enabled instant bitcoin deposits over the Lightning Network, with new rails powered by the Spark protocol crediting funds in under one second. Opening up New Avenues Polymarket has switched on instant bitcoin deposits via the Lightning Network, a payments layer built on top of the Bitcoin network (powered […]

Bitcoin.com News•Shiraz Jagati8 Jul

Polymarket Turns On Instant Bitcoin Deposits Via Lightning Network, Powered by Spark

Bitcoin Magazine Polymarket Turns On Instant Bitcoin Deposits Via Lightning Network, Powered by Spark Polymarket has enabled instant self-custodial Bitcoin deposits via the Lightning Network using Spark. This post Polymarket Turns On Instant Bitcoin Deposits Via Lightning Network, Powered by Spark first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman .

Bitcoin Magazine•Micah Zimmerman7 Jul

Radar Chat Wants to Make Sending Bitcoin as Easy as Firing Off a Text

Built on Signal’s open-source technology, Radar Chat combines encrypted messaging with self-custodial Bitcoin payments via Lightning Network.

Decrypt•Jason Nelson7 Jul

How the Steak and Shake Bitcoin Payments Could Save $6M a Year in Fees

Steak 'n Shake confirms 50% lower processing costs via Lightning Network Bitcoin payments — projecting $6 million in annual savings over credit cards.

99Bitcoins•Alex Ioannou24 Jun

Tether Wallet 1.4 introduces Lightning Network support with BOLT11 invoices and LNURL

Tether Wallet's Lightning Network integration could disrupt remittance services by enabling near-zero cost, instant cross-border payments.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team18 Jun

Nik Bhatia: The eurodollar system poses significant risks to global finance, Bitcoin’s market cap could match gold’s, and the Lightning Network may revolutionize yield generation | Macro Musings

The eurodollar system's unchecked risks pose a significant threat to global financial stability.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team15 Jun