Lightning Network: 21 Questions with Tomek from Alby

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New to Bitcoin or Lightning? This episode is a must-listen!Usually, the questions stop when the timer runs out—but not this time. Due to some connectivity hiccups while Tomek was traveling, we kept going beyond the clock.Tomek from Alby joins me to tackle 21 Questions about the Lightning Network, including:⚡ How Lightning channels work⚡ What makes a good peer?⚡ The role of Lightning Service Providers⚡ Managing your channels while traveling⚡ Best educational resources⚡ …and more!Don’t miss this deep dive into the world of Lightning!🟠 Get your custom made and NFC enabled Bitcoin accessories from Orange Manufacturing Group:➤ https://omg21btc.com/➤ Hardwood Signs: https://geyser.fund/project/hardwoodsigns?refId=AAB21Q➤ Lightning Keychain: https://geyser.fund/project/lightningkeychain?refId=AAB21Q➤ SteelQR Sleeve: https://geyser.fund/project/steelqrsleeve?refId=AAB21Q➤ SeedSigner Case: https://geyser.fund/project/seedsignercase?refId=AAB21Q🟠 SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW: ➤ https://www.youtube.com/@AskaBitcoiner21Questions?sub_confirmation=1➤ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-a-bitcoiner-21➤ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/askabitcoiner21➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askabitcoiner21questions➤ Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/askabitcoiner21Follow Tomek➤ https://x.com/itsTomekKChapters00:00 Bitcoin's S-Curve Adoption and Future Perspectives01:59 Understanding Lightning Channels and Their Functionality04:05 Bitcoin Film Festival: Fostering Bitcoin Culture06:08 Educational Resources for Bitcoin Newcomers07:46 Routing Payments on the Lightning Network09:53 Characteristics of Good Peers and LSPs12:04 Forced Channel Closures Explained14:00 Influences on Personal Bitcoin Journeys16:06 The Future of On-Chain and Lightning Activity17:58 Discussing Bitcoin with Friends and Family20:01 Managing Bitcoin Channels While Traveling22:54 The Future of Bitcoin and Personal Impact24:54 Building on Bitcoin vs Other Chains26:44 Understanding Multi-Signature (Multi-Sig) in Bitcoin32:04 Exploring the Selfish Gene and Its Implications37:13 Innovations in Bitcoin Ownership and Transactions39:42 Planning for Bitcoin Meetups and Workshops42:39 Bitcoin Film Festival: Celebrating Bitcoin Culture

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This episode was published on March 23, 2025.

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New to Bitcoin or Lightning? This episode is a must-listen!Usually, the questions stop when the timer runs out—but not this time. Due to some connectivity hiccups while Tomek was traveling, we kept going beyond the clock.Tomek from Alby joins me to...

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