# Flaws in the Lightning Network After Five Years

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Lightning Network has notable flaws after five years of use. Issues include node maintenance, channel failures, and protocol design vulnerabilities. Bitcoin may need alternative scaling solutions beyond Lightning.

#lightning #bitcoin #scaling #protocol

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Created: 2026-10-22T11:52:05.211373+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-22T11:52:05.211373+00:00

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