Lightning Network Enables Bitcoin Tips and Donations for Content Creators
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Lightning Network plugins allow content creators to accept Bitcoin tips and donations to reduce reliance on ads and subscriptions.
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Media companies can install the code to enable Lightning-powered user engagement like small payments for reactions and donations.
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The goal is to incentivize users to engage more with content creators through microtransactions.
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Entrepreneurs have tried small payments for content before, but Lightning's low fees make it well-suited for this.
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Adoption is still early, but more companies integrating Lightning helps growth through network effects.