ChainCatcher report, according to Bitcoin Magazine, blockchain development company Blockstream has released version 5.2.0 of the Blockstream Green app, which connects Lightning Network payments with the Liquid Network—a Bitcoin sidechain developed by Blockstream—using atomic swaps to convert Lightning payments into Liquid Bitcoin (LBTC) secured by Jade devices. The report states that Blockstream Jade, a hardware wallet, is the first of its kind to interact with the Bitcoin Lightning Network, enabling users to send and receive Lightning payments while securely storing funds in cold storage.
Blockstream Jade Hardware Wallet Adds Lightning Network Support for Instant Bitcoin Payments
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Blockstream has launched a network upgrade with version 5.2.0 of its Blockstream Green app, connecting the Lightning Network to its Liquid sidechain via atomic swaps. This update enables Jade hardware wallet users to convert Lightning payments into LBTC while keeping funds in cold storage. This marks the first time a hardware wallet has interacted with the Bitcoin Lightning Network. Bitcoin news continues to highlight key developments in payment infrastructure and security.
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