BOLTs
The official specification documents for the Lightning Network, defining the protocol standards for Bitcoin's layer-2 payment system.
What is BOLTs?
BOLT (Basis of Lightning Technology) is the official specification repository for the Lightning Network, a layer-2 protocol built on Bitcoin. It defines the technical standards that enable fast, scalable, and low-cost off-chain transactions. The project serves as the authoritative source for protocol documentation that implementations must follow.
Bitcoin and Lightning Network developers, researchers, and organizations building or maintaining Lightning-compatible software and infrastructure.
Provides the canonical, community-reviewed technical specifications needed for interoperable Lightning Network implementations. It's essential for anyone developing software that interacts with the Lightning protocol.
Overview
BOLT: Basis of Lightning Technology (Lightning Network Specifications)
Use Cases
Best For
- Implementing Lightning Network nodes or wallets
- Developing Lightning-compatible payment services
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