"Lightning Network, an Innovative Technology to Increase Bitcoin (BTC) Investment Value"

According to The Block, a cryptocurrency-focused media outlet, on the 19th (local time), Fidelity Digital Assets evaluated in a joint research report with Lightning payment provider Voltage that Lightning Network development would increase the value of Bitcoin (BTC) as an investment target.

The report analyzed that "Lightning Network is an innovative technology that enhances Bitcoin's utility, expands transaction usage within the network, and accelerates adoption across various sectors," adding that "last year, we directly observed how companies scaled through the Lightning Network."

It continued, "Payment reliability has improved, transaction costs have decreased, and adoption speed has become faster than ever," evaluating that "2024 was a crucial year for Lightning Network development."

Furthermore, it added, "The network is maturing as major exchanges including Coinbase, Bitfinex, OKX, Kraken, and Binance have successively implemented the Lightning Network last year."