Lightning Network for BlockHeads - Jolt02

Lightning Junkies

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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