OKEx adds Lightning Network support

The OKEx cryptocurrency exchange has implemented the Lightning Network second-layer solution (LN) to speed up transactions and reduce fees when executing them.

🟢 IT’S OFFICIAL! Lightning Network @lightning is now on @OKEx!

⚡ With its lightning-fast #blockchain micropayment & security enforced by #Bitcoin‘s blockchain smart contracts, users can now enjoy safer & faster transactions with lower fees!

Learn more: https://t.co/trpZ9GZKHh pic.twitter.com/Ye9nSyw4Ts

— OKEx (@OKEx) April 19, 2021

“OKEx users can now use the Lightning Network for deposits and withdrawals of BTC,” the company says.

As of writing, the LN network hosts 19,307 nodes and 42,164 payment channels.

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In February, OKEx announced Lightning Network support.

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Other well-known exchanges also integrate OKCoin and Kraken. In December 2019, Bitfinex added Lightning Network support, and in September 2020 expanded the capabilities of the Wumbo payment-channel solution.

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