# Bitcoin Scaling and Core Value

Bitcoin's transaction throughput is limited to ~7 transactions per second. The Lightning Network enables high-volume transactions without onchain congestion. Bitcoin's core value lies in decentralization and scarcity, not scaling beyond payments.

https://bubelov.com/blog/2024/scaling-bitcoin/

#bitcoin #lightning #scalability #decentralization

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Created: 2026-10-24T10:39:56.293323+00:00

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Original source: https://bubelov.com/blog/2024/scaling-bitcoin/