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EPISODE · Sep 26, 2025 · 1H 45M

Bitcoin’s Trojan Horse: Lightning Network Masterclass w/ Jesse Shrader

from The "What is Money?" Show · host Jesse Shrader, Eric V Stacks

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What is the Lightning Network and why does it matter for Bitcoin? Jesse Shrader joins the show to break down how Lightning actually works, why Satoshi wanted scaling in layers instead of bigger blocks, and how liquidity is solved on Lightning. They discuss earning yield on Lightning, the trade-offs with privacy and censorship, how Lightning is a Trojan Horse for Bitcoin adoption, Core vs Knots, and why the world needs Bitcoin now more than ever. Jesse Shrader is Co-Founder and CEO of Amboss, leading provider of Bitcoin Lightning Network data and insights.

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