Damus
Sovereign Being · 2w
There's a third option - adopt existing networks like the ones I mentioned. "We should build L2's" - I've been hearing this for the past decade. How's that going? The problem is the L1 keeps getting...
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Regarding L2, let's consider Lightning. I think the Lightning network is currently the fastest and cheapest payment network for everyday use. Moreover, as long as you don't leave the Lightning network, it offers Tor-like anonymity. Furthermore, everyone has the chance to run their own node, ensuring complete security. So, the Lightning network is currently very fast, private and secure. I think it's successful. It's also always open to technological advancement. Technically, there's nothing preventing me from making a Bitcoin Lightning payment with a QR code at credit card speed in a bar. It just needs to become widespread and adopted. Don't you think that's good?

By the way, I really respect Monero's level of privacy. My point is wouldn't it be better for everyone to build a Bitcoin L2 with a technology similar to Monero? Because you know, Monero has been delisted from many exchanges. But they can't delist BTC.
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Sovereign Being · 2w
Lighting IS great for small payments. But it you really think it's that secure, why not keep your BTC there instead? Running an LN node is a pain in the ass, I would never do it again. Do you run one? Most people won't, and on that side it's fine if you use LN for small payments alone and use a host...