The developer of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, Lightning Labs, has successfully tested a protocol intended to enable the issuance of stablecoins on the Bitcoin blockchain. Lightning Labs CEO Elizabeth Stark disclosed during her address at the Financial Times Crypto and Digital Assets Summit that the organization had recently completed a trial transaction utilizing a Taproot Assets-created asset on the Lightning Network.
Recently, Lightning Labs conducted a test using the Taproot Assets Protocol, demonstrating their support for the concept of “cryptocurrency dollars and stablecoins”. Their CEO is certain that the Lightning Network will help solve practical issues and bring in a huge following for the digital economy. On the contrary, they are prepared to focus on solving real-world problems rather than spreading memecoin.
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The top executive of Lightning Labs emphasized the growing developer interest in Bitcoin, followed by its prestigious halving event. According to her, builders engaged in decentralized finance projects and novel endeavors like bitVm are illustrious examples. The global acceptability of their company’s technology will eradicate the idea of cross-border payment. She wondered why transactions are not labeled cross-border for other web-based activities like emails or SMS.
Elizabeth Stark highlighted that Bitcoin has eventually become an indispensable channel for remittances in thriving global marketplaces, citing a research report by the IMF (International Monetary Fund). It sheds light on the experiences of developers and communities performing duty in challenging situations.
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Bitcoin serves as an invaluable asset amidst challenging circumstances and operates as a viable method of transaction when conventional methods are constrained. Using innovative endeavors such as the one devised by Lightning Labs, the ultimate objective of the new initiative is to broaden its use cases and inspire a greater number of individuals to develop an affection for digital assets. With the introduction of Stablecoin, Bitcoin’s utility will extend beyond that of a store of value.
