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Bank of England study: Bitcoin Lightning Network is increasingly centralized

By Jake SimmonsJanuary 17, 2020

In a new study, a researcher from the Bank of England and a colleague from the University of Bergen criticize the Bitcoin Lightning Network for increasing centralization. The majority of…

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BitMEX study: Bitcoin Lightning network anonymity lower than expected

By Jake SimmonsJanuary 13, 2020

A new study by BitMEX shows that the use of private payment channels on the Bitcoin Lightning network is much higher than expected. However, the study also indicates that the…

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Why does the Bitcoin Lightning Network fail? New study proves inefficiency

By Jake SimmonsNovember 30, 2019

The Bitcoin Lightning Network is experiencing a disappointing downward trend in its use. A new study by the University of Budapest confirms that the Lightning Network has major shortcomings in…