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@ -6,7 +6,12 @@ Welcome to Mastering the Lightning Network!
The Lightning Network, abbreviated with LN, is a protocol for using Bitcoin in a smart and non-obvious way.
Thus it is a second layer technology on top of Bitcoin.
It is changing the way people exchange value online and it's one of the most exciting advancements to happen to the Bitcoin network over the past few years. Right now, the Lightning Network is in its infancy. In concept it's about 5 years old, in implementation about 3 years old. We're only beginning to see the opportunities the Lightning Network provides including improved privacy, speed, and scale. With core knowledge of the Lightning Network, you can help shape the future of the network while building opportunities for yourself as well. Some basic knowledge about Bitcoin is assumed but can be readily acquired by reading the first two chapters of _Mastering Bitcoin_ which are available for free online.
It is changing the way people exchange value online and it's one of the most exciting advancements to happen in Bitcoin's history.
Today, in 2020, the Lightning Network is in its infancy.
In concept it was first proposed in 2015 and the first implementation was launched in 2018.
As of 2020, we're only beginning to see the opportunities the Lightning Network provides including improved privacy, speed, and scale.
With core knowledge of the Lightning Network, you can help shape the future of the network while building opportunities for yourself as well.
Some basic knowledge about Bitcoin is assumed but can be readily acquired by reading the first two chapters of _Mastering Bitcoin_ which are available for free online.
While the bulk of this book is written for programmers, the first two chapters are written to be approachable by anyone regardless of technical experience. In order to better understand how the technology actually works, and why people use it, we'll be following a number of users and their stories. But first, we'll introduce some of the key concepts in the Lightning Network. Let's get started with why the Lightning Network was proposed in the first place.

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