Lightning Network for BlockHeads - Jolt02 - a podcast by Chaz

from 2021-04-14T21:40:33

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In this episode, we broadly go into why Lightning is important, as well as starting points for our new Lightning Junkies including wallets, how to onboard, and more!


Please find links to all the apps and services we mention in this episode down below.


We talked about:


0:00 - Intro

0:58 - Why Lightning Network?

3:42 - “Lightning Network is just a very smart way of using Bitcoin.”

5:02 - What are Satoshis/Sats?

5:56 - Custodial Wallet Section - Blue Wallet

7:52 - Middle Shelf Wallet - Phoenix Wallet

9:55 - Non-custodial Wallet -  Zeus

12:15 - Where can I get my first Bitcoin? - Cash App

13:11 - Onboarding to Lightning (US) - Strike/Bitrefill

13:59 - Onboarding to Lightning (US) - River Financial

14:43 - Onboarding to Lightning (UK) - BottlePay

15:14 - Onboarding to Lightning (UK) - CoinCorner

15:34 - Onboarding to Lightning (EU) - LastBit

15:53 - Exchanges supporting Bitcoin Lightning Network

16:29 - Spending over Bitcoin Lightning - Fold

18:20 - Spending over Bitcoin Lightning - Bitrefill

19:20 - Lightning Gaming - ZEBEDEE (Infuse)

20:52 - Earning Bitcoin over Lightning

22:12 - Wrapping Up




For the full list please see our blog post https://sicksub.network/Jolt002 




Lightning Network Wallet:


Phoenix Wallet

https://phoenix.acinq.co/



  • A wallet that abstracts away the backup process and channels for a straightforward experience.




Where to trade for Bitcoin over Lightning Network:


Strike (US)

https://invite.strike.me/96J341 Sign up for Strike and we both get $5.



  • Connect back acct to send Bitcoin, both on-chain and over Lightning.

  • Accept Bitcoin both on-chain and over Lightning.

  • Can accept tips from online using a Lightning invoice.

  • Offers 5% cashback with Bitrefill.




Where to Spend Bitcoin over Lightning:


Fold

https://foldapp.com/



  • Gives discount on Gift Cards when spending over Bitcoin Lightning.

  • Has a debit card that allows you to earn sats via gamified features.



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