Lightning Network vs Satoshi

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Lightning Network
intermediate
fundamentals

A Layer 2 payment network built on top of Bitcoin that enables near-instant, low-fee transactions through off-chain payment channels.

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Satoshi
beginner
fundamentals

The smallest unit of Bitcoin, named after its creator Satoshi Nakamoto. One Bitcoin equals 100 million satoshis (sats), making Bitcoin divisible to eight decimal places and enabling transactions of any size.

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