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Related Terms: Decentralized Finance, Smart Contracts, Nodes, Hub-and-Spoke, Micropayment, Throughput.
References
- Lightning Network. “The Bitcoin Lightning Network: Scalable Off-Chain Instant Payments”.
- BitcoinVisuals. “Lightning”.
- Lightning Network. “Builder’s Guide | Channel Fees”.
- Lightning Network. “The Bitcoin Lightning Network: Scalable Off-Chain Instant Payments”, Page 50.
- Litecoin. “Litecoin Projects”.
Get ready to put your knowledge to the test with this intriguing quiz!
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## What is the Lightning Network primarily designed to address?
- [ ] Decentralize the internet
- [x] Scale Bitcoin transactions
- [ ] Foster social media interactions
- [ ] Manage inflation rates
## Which of the following is a key feature of the Lightning Network?
- [ ] Low-speed transactions
- [ ] High transaction fees
- [x] Instant payments
- [ ] Centralized management
## The Lightning Network is a solution for what type of blockchain challenges?
- [ ] Privacy
- [ ] Governance
- [x] Scalability
- [ ] Interconnectivity with other blockchains
## What is the essence of payment channels in the context of the Lightning Network?
- [x] Allowing multiple transactions off-chain without broadcasting each to the blockchain
- [ ] Broadcasting each transaction individually to the blockchain
- [ ] Minimizing the number of participants in a transaction
- [ ] Integrating traditional financial services off-chain
## How does the Lightning Network achieve reduced transaction fees?
- [ ] By requiring miner confirmations for every transaction individually
- [ ] By increasing the transaction size and complexity
- [x] By using off-chain transactions which reduce the load on the main blockchain
- [ ] By limiting the number of transactions one can make
## What role do smart contracts have in the Lightning Network?
- [ ] They slow down transaction speeds
- [ ] They are not used in the Lightning Network
- [x] They enforce automatically executable agreements between parties
- [ ] They replace all decentralized nodes
## What is a requirement for using the Lightning Network?
- [x] Opening and funding a payment channel
- [ ] Using standard internet banking services
- [ ] Direct interaction with blockchain at all times for each transaction
- [ ] Physical meetups between transacting parties
## Which of these is a potential risk or limitation of the Lightning Network?
- [ ] Guaranteed transaction rejections
- [ ] Only usable on Ethereum blockchain
- [x] Network nodes having insufficient liquidity
- [ ] Requiring third-party verification for all transactions
## How are disputes resolved within the Lightning Network?
- [ ] Through public vote on the blockchain
- [ ] By miners writing a new consensus
- [x] By using the main blockchain to settle failed off-chain transactions
- [ ] Through central authorities
## The Lightning Network relies heavily on what to ensure security?
- [ ] Individual password protections
- [ ] Storing SMS-based codes
- [x] Cryptographic channels and multi-signature wallets
- [ ] Physical paper records
