Lightning Network hits record capacity on crypto exchange adoption

Lightning Network’s capacity reached an all-time high as exchanges increased adoption, while a new Taproot Assets update has enabled multi-asset transactions.

Bitcoin layer-2, the Lightning Network, has reached a new all-time capacity high amid increased adoption from major crypto exchanges and functionality improvements. 

Lightning Network (LN) capacity reached 5,606 BTC on Monday, beating its previous record in March 2023, according to Bitcoin Visuals.

LN analytics platform Amboss also reported a capacity peak of 5,637 BTC, worth approximately $490 million, on Tuesday.  

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