makeasnek on Nostr: It uses the Bitcoin blockchain for security. Lightning is Bitcoin. Bitcoin's ...
It uses the Bitcoin blockchain for security. Lightning is Bitcoin.
Bitcoin's blockchain is analogous to the court system, lightning is written contracts between parties. 99% of contracts never see the inside of a courtroom because a well-written contract helps make the courtroom outcome predetermined and people generally don't sign contracts they don't think they can fulfill. But the court is always there to enforce it if need be. Bitcoin enforces lightning contracts perfectly without any off days, holidays, or mistakes.
Bitcoin's blockchain is analogous to the court system, lightning is written contracts between parties. 99% of contracts never see the inside of a courtroom because a well-written contract helps make the courtroom outcome predetermined and people generally don't sign contracts they don't think they can fulfill. But the court is always there to enforce it if need be. Bitcoin enforces lightning contracts perfectly without any off days, holidays, or mistakes.