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Developers Clash Over Lightning Network's Real-World Usability

  • —Sztorc claimed over 80% of Lightning payments go through custodial services
  • —Amboss estimates 99.66% success rate for everyday $100 payments
  • —November 2025 volume reached $1.17 billion across 5.22 million transactions
  • —Peak activity was in August 2023 at 6.6 million transactions
Why it matters: The debate highlights the gap between Lightning's technical progress and real-world Bitcoin adoption for everyday payments.
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Source: CryptoHamster
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