Insights
Insights from the Lightspark Team
Bringing an Open Protocol for Global Money Movement in the Internet Age
Lightspark is building an open money protocol for the Internet age. Powered by UMA, we enable financial institutions to move money in real time—globally, compliantly, and cost-effectively.
Why Restarting Libra Won’t Work—and What We Should Do Instead
Stablecoin Myth Busting
Stablecoins are at the center of policy debates in Washington, but misconceptions about their risks and potential could shape flawed regulations. This article debunks common myths around stablecoins, their comparison to bank deposits, and their role in the financial system—highlighting why a well-structured legal framework is critical for the future of digital money
Why Cryptoassets Are Not Securities
Are cryptoassets securities under U.S. federal securities laws?
The Future of Finance: How Open Networks Can Revolutionize Financial Services
The Hidden Breakthrough Behind Bitcoin
Bitcoin represents not only a significant breakthrough in the domain of distributed systems and cryptography but also a revolution in market design.
Why Lightspark is Building on Lightning
In today's interconnected world, the need for a seamless and universally accessible payment system has become increasingly apparent. Our conviction is that the way to do this is through the Lightning Network - a layer 2, open protocol on top of Bitcoin.
Harnessing The Power Of Prediction To Scale Lightning
Exploring how better measurement, applied economics and AI can improve how participants experience the Lightning Network.
Charging up the Lightning Network
Exploring the factors that must be addressed for the Lightning Network to reach its potential, and how Lightspark is working towards overcoming these barriers to adoption
Designing Simpler Lightning Payments
The process of taking something as complex as Lightning and making it feel simple is a challenging endeavor. It’s not just about designing a good interface, it’s about designing a good system—and that’s as much (or more) about engineering than it is about interface design.