## Why Bitcoin Needs the Lightning Network: From Congestion to Efficient Solutions
The birth of Bitcoin revolutionized the financial world, but a critical issue has long plagued it—**transaction speed and fees**. With only 7-10 transactions processed per second, Bitcoin experiences severe congestion during high traffic periods, causing transaction fees to skyrocket and making it unaffordable for ordinary users. This bottleneck was only truly alleviated with the emergence of the Lightning Network.
The Lightning Network is an innovative protocol built on top of the Bitcoin blockchain, designed t
View OriginalThe birth of Bitcoin revolutionized the financial world, but a critical issue has long plagued it—**transaction speed and fees**. With only 7-10 transactions processed per second, Bitcoin experiences severe congestion during high traffic periods, causing transaction fees to skyrocket and making it unaffordable for ordinary users. This bottleneck was only truly alleviated with the emergence of the Lightning Network.
The Lightning Network is an innovative protocol built on top of the Bitcoin blockchain, designed t