Mastering the Lightning Network: A Second Layer Blockchain Protocol for Instant Bitcoin Payments 1st Edition ISBN: 9781492054863
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Product Details
- Condition: New
- Publisher: O’Reilly Media
- Language: English
- Paperback: 464 pages
- ISBN: 9781492054863
- Item Weight: 1.62 pounds
- Dimensions: 7 x 0.94 x 9.19 inches
Description
The Lightning Network (LN) is a rapidly growing second-layer payment protocol that works on top of Bitcoin to provide near-instantaneous transactions between two parties. With this practical guide, authors Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Olaoluwa Osuntokun, and Rene Pickhardt explain how this advancement will enable the next level of scale for Bitcoin, increasing speed and privacy while reducing fees.
Ideal for developers, systems architects, investors, and entrepreneurs looking to gain a better understanding of LN, this book demonstrates why experts consider LN a critical solution to Bitcoin’s scalability problem. You’ll learn how LN has the potential to support far more transactions than today’s financial networks.
This book examines:
- How the Lightning Network addresses the challenge of blockchain scaling
- The Basis of Lightning Technology (BOLT) standards documents
- The five layers of the Lightning Network Protocol Suite
- LN basics, including wallets, nodes, and how to operate one
- Lightning payment channels, onion routing, and gossip protocol
- Finding paths across payment channels to transport Bitcoin off-chain from sender to recipient
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| Weight | 1.62 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 17.78 × 2.3876 × 23.3426 in |
Gregory Hoffman –
A technically detailed and well-structured guide to the Lightning Network. Excellent for developers building Bitcoin payment solutions.
Bradley Norton –
Clear breakdown of payment channels and routing concepts. Makes complex blockchain topics easier to understand.
Scott Hammond –
Comprehensive and practical resource for scaling Bitcoin transactions. Highly recommended for serious crypto professionals.
Jeffrey Pratt –
Well-written with strong technical depth. A valuable reference for implementation and research.
Xavier Gauthier –
Great combination of theory and real-world application. Perfect for developers exploring second-layer solutions.
Dominic Lapointe –
Detailed explanations supported by useful examples. Helpful for understanding Lightning architecture.
Craig Donovan –
A must-read for anyone serious about Bitcoin infrastructure. Professional and clearly organized.
Russell Chambers –
Strong technical insights with logical progression. Ideal for blockchain engineers.
Gabriel Pelletier –
Thorough and developer-focused. Provides deep understanding of scalable payment systems.