Athena Bitcoin to Add Lightning Network to 100 Machines in El Salvador, Expanding Fast and Low-Cost Crypto Transactions
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Athena Bitcoin plans to integrate Lightning Network into 100 of its machines in El Salvador in the next couple months.
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Lightning Network enables faster withdrawals and lower fees by avoiding recording transaction data on the main network.
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Currently only 3.7% of global crypto ATMs support Lightning Network.
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El Salvador leader Nayib Bukele recently announced his reelection bid for 2024.
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Some experts believe El Salvador can become a financial center in the Americas like Singapore.