Blockstream, a leading provider of bitcoin and blockchain solutions, has introduced a new version of the c-lightning solution, which took about ten months to develop.
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Solution c-lightning v0.8.0. by default, works on the main Bitcoin network, unless the “-network" parameter is manually set on the command line.
The update also implements support for payments in installments.
In addition, such payments will increase the stability of the Lightning Network, the developers are sure.
Another update in c-lightning v0.8.0. is plugins with advanced features. With the new tools, it should be easier for developers to create various protocol extensions.