Learn Lightning
Guides and documentation for the Lightning Network.
Intro
- What is the Lightning Network? beginner
- Open a Channel beginner
Nodes
- Run a Node intermediate
Glossary
BOLT
Basis of Lightning Technology — the Lightning Network specifications.
HTLC
Hash Time Locked Contract — the building block of Lightning payments.
LSP
Lightning Service Provider — helps users open channels and receive payments.
Satoshis
The smallest unit of Bitcoin. 100,000,000 satoshis = 1 BTC.