Bitcoin 101 : Episode #8 Bitcoin Lightning Network: Fast, Cheap Payments That Actually Work in 2026

Bitcoin gets a bad rap for being too slow and expensive for everyday use — but that’s only half the story. In this episode, we break down the Lightning Network: Bitcoin’s Layer 2 solution that lets you send money instantly for less than a penny.Learn how payment channels work, why you don’t need a direct channel with everyone (routing explained), and real-world use cases happening right now:Remittances saving families billions in feesEveryday payments in El SalvadorMicropayments for content creatorsBorderless business payments without banksWe also cover the limitations so you know exactly when to use Lightning vs on-chain. Perfect for beginners, I recommend wallets like Muun and Wallet of Satoshi to get started. If you’ve ever wanted to actually use your Bitcoin instead of just HODLing, this is the video for you.#LightningNetwork #BitcoinLightning #BTCLightning #BitcoinPayments #FastBitcoin #CheapBitcoin #BitcoinEveryday #Satoshi #ElSalvadorBitcoin #Remittances #Micropayments #BitcoinEducation #CryptoPayments #HODLAndSpend #Bitcoin2026