1/ #LAYER2ROUNDUP: In Dec, the #LightningNetwork and announced several firsts, including the world's first pair of ⚡️ payroll payments, the first ⚡️ payment via a contactless card, the first AMM swap on 🌊 testnet, and much, much more. Let's review 👇🧐
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2/ Network capacity for #LightningNetwork reached a new high of 3,318 BTC, and the capacity for #LiquidNetwork remained near its highs around 3,346 BTC for a combined total of 6,664 BTC. ⚡️🌊
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3/ In early Dec, processed the world's first pair of salary payments via Lightning⚡️ to CEO and USL professional soccer player . A historic step closer to hyperbitcoinization. ⛓️🚀 #PayMeInBitcoin
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4/ In another historic first, demonstrated several contactless #LightningNetwork payments (wristband + NFC card) in-person. For those interested, contactless accessories will soon be available via . 💳⚡️
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5/ On the side, there was also a first. The first automated market maker (AMM) swap in the history of #LiquidNetwork testnet.
Bitcoiners can now join the closed beta to trustlessly swap between 🌊 BTC and 🌊 USDt on testnet. 🧠🥼
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6/ . also launched its faucet, where developers can request testnet versions of L-BTC, L-CAD, and USDt (Liquid).
A handy tool for those wanting to test the early version of mentioned above.
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7/ The much-anticipated upgrade for Lightning app arrived, helping Lightning⚡️node operators stay profitable and efficient.
↔️ Dual-funded channels
🏪 Liquidity ads + marketplace
🗺️ Physical channel distance
💯 Routing score
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8/ Interested in learning more about #LightningNetwork features like liquidity ads + dual-funded channels? Join us in Miami, where #Blockstreamer and ⚡️ engineer will take you through this and more. #Bitcoin2022🌴📦
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9/ For further 📚 on #Bitcoin layer-2, read #Blockstream Director of Research Andrew Poelstra's second article in an ongoing series on #ElementsCore v0.21.
It details Partially Signed Elements Transactions (PSET) - an extension of the #PSBT protocol.
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10/ More #L2 edu resources from last month:
↔️SideSwap P2P guide youtube.com/watch?v=o5Svjc
🎙️Blockstream Talk w/ (self-custody) youtube.com/watch?v=FzDD13
💠Jade how-to youtube.com/watch?v=0fPVzs
🔊Blockstream Talk w/ (STOs)
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11/ Global travel company ✈️ also recently integrated Lightning ⚡️ by way of , allowing travelers to book flights, hotels, and local activities with #Bitcoin.
Just in time for #Bitcoin2022 🌴
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12/ Taproot 🥕 brings more expressive smart contracts to .
, an online script IDE, added new extension opcodes for developers to test in preparation. Learn more from 👇
📺 workshop: youtube.com/watch?v=6kRsz5
📙 summary: medium.com/script-wizard/
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13/ #Blockstream + announced the development of new widgets for the #LiquidNetwork block explorer and a redesign of the asset directory for the #EBB1 🌋🇸🇻 and other #securitytokens on .
Read more on the sponsorship 👇
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14/ A bounty program from + @ln_strike to further #Bitcoin privacy and #FOSS launched in December, comprising 3 #LightningNetwork initiatives worth 1 BTC each.
The program will run through the end of '22. See details ⚡️👇
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