# Advancements in Lightning Infrastructure

Authors NameOpenSatsTwitter NameArvinTwitter@arvin NameJulianTwitter@dynamic Unlocking Bitcoin's full potential as a global, peer-to-peer currency means building beyond the base layer. The Lightning Network is leading that charge—and thanks to dedicated open-source contributors, it's becoming faster, more secure, and easier to use every day. While the base layer ensures decentralization and security, higher layers with different trade-off characteristics are required to facilitate high-velocity micro-transactions, streaming payments, and everyday commerce. That’s where Lightning comes in.

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