Revisiting the design logic of the Bitcoin Lightning Network from the perspective of Thunderbolt
The Bitcoin main chain has long faced issues such as slow interactions and limited programming capabilities. Although the Lightning Network offers a solution for payment efficiency, it has not been widely adopted due to its complex structure and high security thresholds. Thunderbolt introduces a new mechanism through soft forks, enhancing scalability and programmability, and opening up new pathways for off-chain BTC applications.