Lighting Network Overview

This page tells the basis of lighting network

Understanding the Lightning Network

The Lightning Network has grown exponentially since its launch in 2018, revolutionizing Bitcoin's transaction capabilities:

Network Capacity & Scale

• Transaction Speed: Up to 1 million transactions per second (compared to Bitcoin's 7 transactions per second)

• Network Capacity: Over 5,000+ BTC in channels (approximately $150+ million USD)

• Average Transaction Fee: Less than 1 satoshi (0.00000001 BTC), compared to on-chain fees of $2-20

• Transaction Finality: 1-2 seconds (vs. Bitcoin's 10-60 minute confirmation time)

Network Statistics

• Active Nodes: 17,000+ lightning nodes

• Active Channels: 80,000+ payment channels

• Average Channel Capacity: ~0.03 BTC per channel

• Minimum Channel Size: 20,000 satoshis (approximately $6-8 USD)

Technical Capabilities

• Maximum Payment Size: Currently around 0.04 BTC per payment

• Channel Duration: Can remain open indefinitely

• Multi-path Payments: Can route larger payments through multiple channels simultaneously

• Privacy: Better transaction privacy than on-chain Bitcoin transactions

Growth Metrics

• Year-over-Year Growth: ~50% increase in network capacity

• Node Growth: ~30% annual increase in active nodes

• Channel Growth: ~40% annual increase in active channels

If you have more question about light network, scroll down to find more info.