Lightning Resources

I’ve heard that Lightning transactions are happening “off-chain”…Does that mean that my bitcoin will be removed from the blockchain?

No, your bitcoin will never leave the blockchain.

Will there be any form of custodian risk in a Lightning Network?

Do I need to trust anyone to hold my money on my behalf?

No, this system is not based on trust; you remain in full control of your money.

Will there be any form of mining to secure the Lightning Network?

No, security is provided by the bitcoin miners in the underlying bitcoin network

You say that the Lightning Network is using real bitcoin transactions…How can it be a real bitcoin transaction if it’s not recorded on the blockchain?

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