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Lightning methodology to determine transactions and volumeLightning methodology to determine transactions and volume
Due to the architecture of the Lightning Network, an outside observer can't determine exactly how many transactions are happening on the network.
Our estimates are derived by aggregating data from many large nodes within the network. To ensure accuracy, we first adjust this data downward to account for overlapping transactions before extrapolating to arrive at network-wide estimates.
Our November 2025 dataset was made possible by 11 data providers, representing 50.6% of Lightning Network capacity.
Based on the transaction data received, we estimated that 31.0% of all transactions overlapped, necessitating a downward adjustment of 15.5% to both the total transaction count and volume.
After applying this adjustment, we extrapolated the refined dataset to cover the remaining 49.4% of the Lightning Network's capacity not included in our data.
River's 2023 Lightning Network Report provides an expanded explanation of our methodology and how the Lightning Network works.
broooo LN adoption is fucked because DarthCoin is not using an attached wallet on SN !
That’s why channels are down 40%!!!
nah, just people finally open private channels
You’re wrong and SS will explain why
SS is not nazi, but a very communist individual. Even if he does not believe in individuals, as every collectivist.
Sock puppet troll bot directed by @DarthCoin whose sole mode of operation is to grossly misrepresent what I have said.
Incapable of reasoned dialogue because there is no sound reason behind @DarthCoins serial hypocrisy.
haha always wanting to impose things on others. Just like any other democrat(communist).
I impose nothing except the truth you are determined to conceal.
You are the one demonstrating hypocrisy and seeking to obfuscate it.
@DarthCoin sockpuppet NSA statist spy hypocrite.
Maybe I no longer need to point out your hypocrisy as you are pointing it out yourselves.
You are certainly doing everything you can to minimise your use of LN on SNs.
Yeah, the network is feeling it! What are you waiting? Where is SS?
Your hypocrisy is revealed even if you still resist admitting it.
You are certainly doing everything you can to minimise your use of LN on SNs.
@supratic does not use LN here on SNs or has deliberately concealed their use of LN wallets.
People like to virtue signal about LN use and adoption but don't actually use LN themselves right here on SNs where we can all maximise LN use everyday if we make the small effort to attach wallets.
Hopefully he will downzap this comment as he did to it previously- adding more sats or CCs more likely to the rewards pool.
Well done @supratic
@supratic does not use LN here on SNs or has deliberately concealed their use of LN wallets.
People like to virtue signal about LN use and adoption but don't actually use LN themselves right here on SNs where we can all maximise LN use everyday if we make the small effort to attach wallets.