Bitcoin Lightning Node

Bitcoin node as a participant in the Bitcoin network that maintains a copy of the entire blockchain, validates transactions, and helps propagate information across the network. It’s like a keeper of the decentralized ledger. Lightning node is specifically designed for the Lightning Network, a layer built on top of the Bitcoin blockchain to enable faster and cheaper transactions. Lightning nodes facilitate off-chain transactions between users, creating payment channels that can be used to transact without every transaction being recorded on the main blockchain. Bitcoin node a guardian of entire ledger and Lightning node focused on enabling swift and cost-effective transactions by leveraging off-chain channels.