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Tipping with cash or cards is second nature to most. But what if you could tip using Bitcoin—instantly, globally, and with minimal fees—via the Lightning Network? In this article, we explore how Lightning could revolutionize the tipping experience, examining its unique advantages, the friction points, and whether it truly offers a better alternative

Tick tock, next block: Quantum FUD is real—but so is Bitcoin’s ability to adapt. We don’t panic, we prepare. BIP 360 opens the door to quantum resistance without a hard fork.

Bitcoin’s fixed supply of 21 million makes it a scarce asset, unlike fiat currency, which loses value due to unlimited printing. As demand grows and supply shrinks, Bitcoin’s value is expected to increase, making now the best time to start accumulating it.

Lightning Payment Gateways are here. Join us as we explore this new development in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Are Lightning Payment Gateways the way Bitcoin gets to the next billion people?

This is the most straightforward guide available. The first part consists of defining API and related concepts, including what keys are. The second part introduces the Blink API and lets everyone know what they can do with it and how.

In this article we will explore the evolution of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, from its origins to its current state, examining its advancements, challenges, and future potential.

Learn the best way to interact with services like Stacker News when connecting your Blink Wallet

For the untrained eye, Bitcoin is just a store of value, but hard data tells a different story. Join us as we explore the Breez report, the current Lightning Network ecosystem, and analyze the most interesting companies using it and building on it.

Bitcoin’s Mempool was nearly empty due to low network activity, leading to faster, cheaper transactions—but a surge could happen anytime.

Bitcoin's popularity is rising, with many holders exploring spending options. In South Africa, PickNPay now accepts Bitcoin payments via Moneybadger's CryptoQR technology. Blink has enhanced the payment experience by allowing direct QR code scanning from the wallet.

If it’s not Bitcoin, it’s a shitcoin. While Bitcoin stands as the only true innovation, shitcoins thrive on speculation and deception, making them risky investments.

The US Government's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve concept gains traction amid President Trump's executive order, hinting at Bitcoin's potential role in bolstering the dollar against geopolitical pressures, especially from China.

Bitcoin has come a long way since its early days of being used just for pizza; now, you can spend it effortlessly at a wide variety of places, both online and offline. Thanks to innovations like the Lightning Network, using Bitcoin has never been easier, enabling fast and secure transactions.

Blink and BitDriver have partnered to offer Bitcoin home delivery in El Salvador. This service makes it easy for people to buy and sell Bitcoin in the comfort of their own homes, regardless of their technical skills or knowledge. Both Blink and BitDriver are committed to making Bitcoin accessible to everyone and believe that this partnership will help to further Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador.

Over 60% of Bitcoin holders have never used it for everyday purchases, but tools like the Blink Bitcoin Wallet and the Lightning Network are changing that. These innovations make it easy to use Bitcoin for transactions like buying coffee or groceries. Embrace the future of payments.