The Lightning Network is a decentralized network built on Bitcoin’s second layer that employs smart contract technology to construct a secure network and allow small value transactions at faster speeds and lower costs.
Worldline, the European counterpart of Bitcoin Suisse, will be able to process transactions made using the Lightning Network.
In September, the network’s capacity reached an all-time high of 2,904 BTC, a rise in capacity of 170% since January.