"Tonostr:npub1e0z776cpe0gllgktjk54fuzv8pdfxmq6smsmh8xd7t8s7n474n9smk0txy that asked me if Lightning works: yes, it does."

We must accept lightning with its current limitations and try to mix it with other innovative solutions that are coming to the market, like Ark.

Lightning provides instant settlement for people that want to trade freely and fastly.

Lightning does work. Lightning has been working greatly for LNMarkets, even if with some tweaks.

Back after hackathon time on Main Stage atnostr:npub1dwah6u025f2yy9dgwlsndntlfy85vf0t2eze5rdg2mxg99k4mucqxz7c52 Lightning++ Edition: Koty Auditore of LNMarkets with "User, Not Coder: How Lightning Feels on the Trenches."

BitVMX can improve HTLCs payment channel privacy by supporting hash functions that preserve route privacy.

BitVMX is a virtual CPU that allows universal computation on Bitcoin.

BitVMX could enable one-time-signature payment structure will privacy and full programmability.

Now on Main Stage at nostr:npub1dwah6u025f2yy9dgwlsndntlfy85vf0t2eze5rdg2mxg99k4mucqxz7c52 Lightning++ Edition: Sergio Lerner of Fairgate with "Building Secure and Watchtower-efficient Bitcoin Payment Channels with BitVMX".

PaidMCP is another Alby product that allows that allows developers to be paid by an agent for a service.

Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC) facilitates the connection to MCPs and apps for Lightning wallets and nodes.

How do we connect them?

Model Context Protocol (MCP) gives access to AI agents to all possible tools.

Agents will have access to specialized tools and services, which will be paid in Bitcoin. It will work as a personal assistant.

In 2030 Bitcoin will be mainly used through AI agents, not through apps. Nostr will facilitate payments for agents.

Alby MCP is a new product that allow Alby Hub to be connected to your AI agent.

Next on Main Stage at nostr:npub1dwah6u025f2yy9dgwlsndntlfy85vf0t2eze5rdg2mxg99k4mucqxz7c52 Lightning++ Edition: nostr:npub1zk6u7mxlflguqteghn8q7xtu47hyerruv6379c36l8lxzzr4x90q0gl6ef of

nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm with "The Intersection of Bitcoin and AI".

Events payment statistic: 60% credit cards - 40% Bitcoin.

One of the biggest challenges operating Bitcoin is facing as a Moe is the need stable internet connection. NFC cards can play a major role in helping reducing issues.

As a store owner, there is a huge headache to try to get payment in fiat.

So, as a store owner, how can I incentivise people to pay in Bitcoin? Not only a discount, but charging a premium when paying in fiat to cover all the accessories expenses.

We believe the internet will allow to move from SoV to MoE in the next 30 years.