Chain Reactions: Lightning Networks and the Crypto Revolution dives into the cutting edge of blockchain innovation, where speed, scale, and decentralization are reshaping the future of money. Lindsay M. Thompson unpacks the story of the Lightning Network the breakthrough layer driving Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies toward instant, low-cost global payments.
From its origins to its technical design, Thompson explains how off-chain solutions tackle one of blockchain’s toughest problems: scaling without sacrificing decentralization. The book also explores how Lightning’s core ideas extend beyond Bitcoin, influencing projects like Litecoin and Ethereum’s Raiden Network each pushing decentralized finance toward broader adoption.
Through clear analysis and real-world examples, Chain Reactions highlights both progress and friction privacy challenges, security debates, and the evolving tug-of-war between innovation and regulation. Thompson distills complex concepts into an accessible, engaging narrative that connects technology to its wider social and economic impact.
Featuring insights from engineers, founders, and thought leaders, this book captures the pulse of a financial revolution happening just beneath the surface.
When transactions move at the speed of light, what happens to the world of money?
