I'm joined by guests [Calle]( https://twitter.com/callebtc ), [Roy]( https://twitter.com/therealkingonly ), [Rijndael]( https://twitter.com/rot13maxi ) & [t-bast]( https://twitter.com/realtbast ) to discuss Bitcoin lightning.
**Discussion Topics**
* 00:04:08 Lightning implementations
* 00:11:04 LN URL
* 00:14:45 Protocols and different implementations
* 00:19:10 Wallet interaction with base chain
* 00:25:41 Splicing
* 00:34:26:06 Cost of liquidity and opening/closing channels
* 00:39:07 Monetization
* 00:49:12 Compatability and LSPs
* 00:56:08 Incentives to monopolize
* 01:04:43 Attacks on lightning
* 01:10:20 Cashu & eCash
* 01:41:42 Competing L2s and alternative lightning networks
* 01:44:19 Security
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_**Full show notes: https://bitcoin.review/podcast/episode-15/**_