# Lightning Network and decentralized commit solution

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The Lightning Network uses HTLCs and secrets to enable secure, decentralized payments. It resolves trust issues via Bitcoin blockchain timeouts. Capital is locked in channels for routing, creating a trade-off between trust and scalability.

#lightning #bitcoin #payments #blockchain

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Created: 2026-10-24T20:52:18.153030+00:00

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