Will Bitcoin Core Become Centralized Using The Lightning Network?

in #bitcoin6 years ago

Is it true that Bitcoin core is mathematically impossible to be decentralized using the Lightning Network?

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Recently, I read an article on Medium through the cryptocurrency platform Refind about the Lightning Network and Bitcoin core. It states and explains in-depthly why Bitcoin core is not capable of being decentralized using the Lightning Network. The article uses mathematical models to prove its conclusion in a three part format. I found it an interesting read and would love to hear your opinions on it's conclusion that Bitcoin is mathematically impossible to be decentralized while using the L.N..

Here is a link to the article: https://medium.com/@jonaldfyookball/mathematical-proof-that-the-lightning-network-cannot-be-a-decentralized-bitcoin-scaling-solution-1b8147650800

After reading the article by Jonald Fyookball, what is your opinion? Let's discuss below!

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