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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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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