\u201cThe Lightning Network, and the possibility to perform micropayments instantaneously, will most likely change how we pay for certain services. We already see the first steps, but the alternative to stream money will revolutionize many popular services in the future.\u201c - Arcane Research\n\nToday we are diving into Part 1 of The State of Lightning Report from Arcane Research. What it is, its early life, how its evolved, the state and direction of development, what we are predict about its future, and the incredible possibilities on the horizon. Everything you wanted to know about the Lightning network in a thorough report on the state of the industry.\xa0\n\nCheck out the many graphics and data that helps show the comparisons made on the full report at the link below:\nhttps://static1.squarespace.com/static/60377b34e7791c1277aaae97/t/615cb9aeaab8c63e1a732771/1633466815710/The+State+of+Lightning.pdf\n\nFor the best products and services to get you started in Bitcoin, our sponsors are literally a handful of those that I use most in this space:\n\u2022 Get Bitcoin rewards on literally everything you buy with the Fold Card (20% discount code BITCOINAUDIBLE)\n\u2022 Buy Bitcoin automatically and painlessly with SwanBitcoin\n\u2022 Keep your Bitcoin keys safe on the secure, open source BitBox02 (5% discount code GUY)\n\u2022 Get tickets to the biggest & most exciting Bitcoin conference in the world! Bitcoin 2022 (10% discount code GUYSWANN)\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices\n\n--- \n\nSend in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message