The Lightning Network (LN), a second-layer protocol built atop Bitcoin, promises swift, low- cost transactions, thereby addressing blockchain scalability and enhancing user privacy. As …
Scalability is a critical challenge for blockchain-based cryptocurrencies. Payment channel networks (PCNs) have emerged as a promising solution for this challenge. However …
Blockchain technology has attracted a lot of attention as the basis of the decentralized digital currency Bitcoin. Its key advantage is that it enables multiple parties to reach consensus …