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Data on the Bitcoin Lightning Network | BTC Balance, Number of Nodes, Channels and More | May 2026 - by
This PeakD post provides a data-oriented overview of the Bitcoin Lightning Network as of May 2026. It explains the rationale for Layer 2 scaling, outlines key metrics (number of nodes, number of channels, BTC capacity on Lightning, channels per node, capacity per node, and top operators), and presents observed trends: Bitcoin base-chain fees have dropped, Lightning node counts stabilized around 15k, channels near 50k, and total Lightning capacity around 4.8k BTC (~$400M). The piece also notes the concentration of capacity among major nodes (Bitfinex, LNBIG, Binance, OKX, Kraken, Block) and references data sources like bitcoinvisuals.com, 1ml.com, and lightningnetwork.plus. Overall, it suggests Lightning remains a meaningful but concentrated layer-2 solution with evolving dynamics in participation and capacity.
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"Volver a amar"-Cristian Castro (Cover Song) by @mariolisrnaranjo. - by
Original language: English, Spanish
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GIF GAME - by
A playful PeakD post inviting users to reply with a GIF about their favorite childhood cartoon, with bonus points for creating their own GIF and a note that everyone who participates wins.
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POISONOUS FU - by
A creative post showing a fusion artwork titled Poisonous Fu, blending lion/dog temple guardian motifs with a centipede, along with multiple behind-the-scenes process images and social links.
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