YouTube channel launches, first video on understanding Lightning Network

Our first video for The Bitcoin Layer's new YouTube channel is titled "Lightning Network explained in 10 minutes."

Jun 21

Dear readers,

Traditional markets are open this morning, and the world’s largest derivatives exchange, CME, printed an open on bitcoin last night that completely skipped over Saturday’s extreme price action—the joys of closing on weekends. TBL founding member TX shows us the hilarity:

TXMC @TXMCtrades

CME really gonna skip the whole sub-$20k saga? Bruh. 😂

More on bitcoin’s price action in tomorrow’s post.

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Bitcoin's first major recession

In case you missed it, please check out our two-part series on the latest slowdown in economic data and the implications on bitcoin. It was our most popular research piece to date!

Part One covers a range of recession indicators:

The Bitcoin Layer

Bitcoin's first major recession: Part One

Dear readers, Demand destruction is imminent. I mean real demand destruction. Not some March 2020-esque selloff, followed by an immediate Fed-awarded rescue parachute to markets—we’re approaching an unfettered inflationary recession, and the Fed is fighting it with deflationary pressure. Nobody is coming to save the markets…

5 months ago · 26 likes · Nik Bhatia and Joe Consorti

Part Two uncovers an informational asymmetry in bitcoin’s equity-market correlation:

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Bitcoin's first major recession: Part Two

Dear readers, This is Part Two of our newsletter exploring how bitcoin will fare in the upcoming recession. Make sure you read Part One first: In today’s issue, we look at the direct impact that a prolonged recession may have on bitcoin, monetarily and in the eyes of the beholder. Buckle up…

5 months ago · 25 likes · Nik Bhatia and Joe Consorti

Lightning Network explained in 10 minutes

Our first YouTube video debuted this morning! Please watch the video to bolster your understanding of Lightning Network, and don’t forget to subscribe and share—spreading the word about our research, analysis, and education is the most powerful way to help our audience grow.

Thank you to our YouTube launch sponsor Zebedee, providing payment solutions for the gaming industry, powered by the Bitcoin Lightning Network.

Looking forward to bringing you bitcoin price study and a valuation update tomorrow!

Until next time,

Nik

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