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Key milestones

Tracking the Lightning Network key metrics i.e. nodes, channels and total capacity would clue us in as to its rate of adoption.

Tracking the Lightning Network key metrics i.e. nodes, channels and total capacity would clue us in as to its rate of adoption.

Date Nodes Channels Total Capacity
30 Jan 19 5,768 22,750 60 billion sat
12 Feb 19 6,168 24,625 65 billion sat
22 Feb 19 6,498 29,422 71 billion sat
4 Mar 19 6,957 31,559 74 billion sat
18 Mar 19 7,442 39,355 107 billion sat
8 Apr 19 7,872 39,065 108 billion sat
22 Apr 19 8,103 38,455 106 billion sat
6 May 19 8,277 38,339 107 billion sat

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The space to create awareness and increase adoption (mass) is alive and kicking. At present, the focus is on rolling-out Lightning Network BTC wallet that is grandma proof. BlueWallet is one such an example. It is easy to use and is lightning fast in processing transactions. More features ought to be on boarded, but for now is good for on boarding / mass adoption.

Does it mean you are not cool if you have yet to on-board!

There are influencers and key opinion leaders in the space spreading the message.