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Block merges Bitcoin Lightning into x402 standard

The Lightning payment specification was merged into x402’s repository, while a Python implementation is still pending review and real-node testing.

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Block has merged the Lightning payment specification into the x402 standard repository, according to The Defiant.

The outlet also said a Python implementation of the update is still waiting for review and real-node testing.

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The DefiantBlock Adds Bitcoin Lightning to x402 Standard

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