{"id":108,"date":"2019-04-29T20:50:30","date_gmt":"2019-04-30T03:50:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opennode.wpengine.com\/?page_id=108"},"modified":"2021-02-17T10:36:06","modified_gmt":"2021-02-17T18:36:06","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blog.opennode.com\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"OpenNode Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> < 1<\/span> minute<\/span><\/span>\n
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OpenNode launching new Stripe App<\/a><\/h3>\n\n \n

OpenNode will enable US-based Stripe merchants to gain exposure to...<\/a><\/p>\n \n

OpenNode will enable US-based Stripe merchants to gain exposure to Bitcoin. As part of the launch of Stripe Apps and...<\/a><\/p>\n\n \n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n\n \n

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Shopify Bitcoin Plugin by OpenNode<\/a><\/h3>\n\n \n

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We've developed a plugin so that all Shopify merchants can enjoy our latest service with quick, easy-to-use integration. Integrating OpenNode...<\/a><\/p>\n\n \n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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The Importance of SegWit<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n One of the greatest bull runs in Bitcoin history took place in 2017. The yearlong rally led...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

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Inflation: Bitcoin vs. Fiat Currencies<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n The domestic purchasing power of the U.S. dollar continues to decline, as does the purchasing power of...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

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Bitcoin Adoption in United States vs. Globally<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n Bitcoin may have started in the United States, which reportedly claims the most public Bitcoin addresses (27%)...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

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What is the Lightning Network?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n Bitcoin, the world's first decentralized digital currency, can be accessed anywhere there's an online connection, but its...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

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Bitcoin is changing yacht sales for the better.<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n Start Accepting Bitcoin Today Yes, you can sell yachts for Bitcoin. Here's why you should\u2026 Speed up...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

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Say goodbye to chargeback fraud with Bitcoin payments.<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n Start Accepting Bitcoin Today By accepting Bitcoin payments, ecommerce merchants have an opportunity to save money on...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

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The largest e-commerce platforms in the world now accept Bitcoin.<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n By accepting Bitcoin payments, ecommerce merchants have an opportunity to save money on transaction fees, eliminate chargeback...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

\n\n OpenNode Team<\/a><\/span>\n June 9, 2022<\/span>\n <\/span> 2<\/span> <\/span><\/span>min<\/span> \n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n \n

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Bitcoin payments save you money, here’s how.<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n By accepting Bitcoin payments, ecommerce merchants have an opportunity to save money on transaction fees, eliminate chargeback...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

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Here’s how Bitcoin is changing ecommerce for the better.<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n By accepting Bitcoin payments, ecommerce merchants have an opportunity to save money on transaction fees, eliminate chargeback...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

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Here’s why top performing online merchants are now accepting Bitcoin.<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n By accepting Bitcoin payments, ecommerce merchants have an opportunity to save money on transaction fees, eliminate chargeback...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

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Bitcoin: On-Chain & Lightning Explained<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n The concept of layered money is not new in monetary history. Large card networks like Visa and...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

\n\n OpenNode Team<\/a><\/span>\n June 1, 2022<\/span>\n <\/span> 4<\/span> <\/span><\/span>min<\/span> \n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n \n

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What is Layer 1, Layer 2 and Layer 3?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n The blockchain is commonly described as having three main layers. These include the original underlying architecture, protocols...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

\n\n OpenNode Team<\/a><\/span>\n May 31, 2022<\/span>\n <\/span> 2<\/span> <\/span><\/span>min<\/span> \n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n \n

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What Makes Bitcoin Real Money<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n As the adoption of Bitcoin grows and continues to gain acceptance across the world, it's important to...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

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How to use Bitcoin?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n Newcomers and critics commonly ask, \"What is Bitcoin even used for?\" Let's address this question by looking...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

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Bitcoin Payment Acceptance for Primer.io Merchants<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n Primer.io is the world's first automation platform for payments. Merchants who use Primer.io can build better buying...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

\n\n OpenNode Team<\/a><\/span>\n May 17, 2022<\/span>\n <\/span> 2<\/span> <\/span><\/span>min<\/span> \n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n \n

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Bitcoin Transactions on the Lightning Network<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n With the Bitcoin network continuing to grow, it's important to understand the scaling solutions that are in...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

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What is Taproot and how does it affect Bitcoin?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n Taproot is the most looked forward technological upgrade to Bitcoin since segwit. The goal of taproot is...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

\n\n OpenNode Team<\/a><\/span>\n May 25, 2021<\/span>\n <\/span> 4<\/span> <\/span><\/span>min<\/span> \n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n \n

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What is a Bitcoin Fork?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n The Bitcoin blockchain provides a secure and permanent way to record data. To identify and keep a...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

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What is Proof of Work?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n Proof of Work is the consensus algorithm that powers the Bitcoin network and prevents double-spending. A double...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

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How Does Bitcoin Mining Work?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n To put it simply, Bitcoin mining is the process that is required to create new Bitcoin. Mining...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

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The Bitcoin Blockchain Explained<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n Many are familiar with the term Blockchain, the underlying technology that powers Bitcoin, but many people struggle...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

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Bitcoin Compared to Other Payment Methods<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n In this article we\u2019ll be comparing Bitcoin to other methods of payment. Before getting into the comparisons,...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

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Is Bitcoin bad for the environment?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n To address the question of whether Bitcoin is bad for the environment, we have to consider why...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

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Benefits of Bitcoin Donations<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n As the price of Bitcoin continues to drive up some Bitcoin holders may be considering donating part...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

\n\n OpenNode Team<\/a><\/span>\n April 21, 2021<\/span>\n <\/span> 4<\/span> <\/span><\/span>min<\/span> \n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n \n

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Accepting Bitcoin Payments In-Person<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n Businesses around the world are finding creative ways to accept payment while minimizing the contact that has...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

\n\n OpenNode Team<\/a><\/span>\n April 19, 2021<\/span>\n <\/span> 2<\/span> <\/span><\/span>min<\/span> \n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n \n

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Benefits of Bitcoin Payments<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n Businesses all around the world are accepting Bitcoin payments because of the many benefits that come with...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

\n\n OpenNode Team<\/a><\/span>\n April 14, 2021<\/span>\n <\/span> 4<\/span> <\/span><\/span>min<\/span> \n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n \n

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Bitcoin API: Lastbit Lightning Network Wallet<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n Lastbit, founded in Bangalore, India in 2018 and now HQ\u2019d out of Berkeley, CA is a technology...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

\n\n OpenNode Team<\/a><\/span>\n April 12, 2021<\/span>\n <\/span> 2<\/span> <\/span><\/span>min<\/span> \n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n \n

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What are the Best Bitcoin Hardware Wallets?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n A Bitcoin wallet is a software program or hardware device used to store relevant information such as...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

\n\n OpenNode Team<\/a><\/span>\n April 8, 2021<\/span>\n <\/span> 5<\/span> <\/span><\/span>min<\/span> \n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n \n

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How to grow your business with Bitcoin using OpenNode<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n The Total Addressable Market (TAM) for the global payments industry is expected to surpass $2 trillion USD...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

\n\n OpenNode Team<\/a><\/span>\n February 10, 2021<\/span>\n <\/span> 2<\/span> <\/span><\/span>min<\/span> \n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n \n

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How to Accept Bitcoin: Magento Bitcoin Plugin<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n We at OpenNode strongly believe that the e-commerce industry will enjoy the benefits of instant, low-cost payments...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

\n\n OpenNode Team<\/a><\/span>\n November 18, 2020<\/span>\n <\/span> 2<\/span> <\/span><\/span>min<\/span> \n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n \n

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Growth of the Bitcoin Lightning Network<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n The Bitcoin Lightning Network has seen significant growth and adoption since the beta launch in March 2018....\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

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Accepting Bitcoin with the Lightning Network<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n The value of a single Bitcoin continues to grow and the world is sure to see more...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

\n\n OpenNode Team<\/a><\/span>\n September 28, 2020<\/span>\n <\/span> 3<\/span> <\/span><\/span>min<\/span> \n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n \n

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Our Commitment to Social Justice — The Beginning<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n Like many of you, we have spent some time processing the events that have forced the world...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

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Bitcoin Fixes This: E-commerce<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n As the world of e-commerce continues to grow with more businesses seeking to expand their revenue through...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

\n\n Ryan Flowers<\/a><\/span>\n June 15, 2020<\/span>\n <\/span> 4<\/span> <\/span><\/span>min<\/span> \n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n \n

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What is the Bitcoin Halving?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n Every four years the Bitcoin network experiences an event that reduces the rate at which Bitcoin (BTC)...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

\n\n Ryan Flowers<\/a><\/span>\n April 28, 2020<\/span>\n <\/span> 3<\/span> <\/span><\/span>min<\/span> \n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n \n

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Bitcoin Exchanges using the Lightning Network<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n The growth of the Lightning Network is now contributing liquidity to Bitcoin markets around the world.  As...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

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What are the Best Lightning Network wallets?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n With more and more businesses adding Bitcoin as a payment option every day, the race is on...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

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OpenNode’s Solution to the Bitcoin Volatility Problem<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n The primary goal of the Lightning Network (LN) is to advance Bitcoin\u2019s utility as a viable medium...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

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Bitcoin Regulation: Which Countries are Bitcoin-Friendly<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n Bitcoin is having an enormous impact on the global financial system. The world\u2019s first cryptocurrency has infiltrated...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

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Bitcoin Fixes This: Remittance<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n Bitcoin is the only currency in the world that can be used or exchanged anywhere internet access...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

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How many people use Bitcoin?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n Who are the early adopters of Bitcoin, and how many are there? The answer isn\u2019t easy to...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

\n\n Ryan Flowers<\/a><\/span>\n January 15, 2020<\/span>\n <\/span> 3<\/span> <\/span><\/span>min<\/span> \n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n \n

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Why you should use Bitcoin<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n If you\u2019re like me, when you hear of an exciting new development, technology, or product, you ask...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

\n\n F. Cary Snyder<\/a><\/span>\n December 11, 2019<\/span>\n <\/span> 4<\/span> <\/span><\/span>min<\/span> \n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n \n

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5 Big Companies that accept Bitcoin<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n Bitcoin is one of the leading methods of accepting payment online. Earlier this year, Bitcoin surpassed PayPal...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

\n\n F. Cary Snyder<\/a><\/span>\n November 13, 2019<\/span>\n <\/span> 3<\/span> <\/span><\/span>min<\/span> \n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n \n

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Bitcoin Fixes This: Data Breaches and Fraud<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n Online credit card transactions helped spawn the era of e-commerce. Once consumers felt comfortable paying for things...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

\n\n Nik Bhatia<\/a><\/span>\n October 17, 2019<\/span>\n <\/span> 5<\/span> <\/span><\/span>min<\/span> \n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n \n

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How was Bitcoin created?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n Bitcoin was a response to the financial crisis of 2008 In October 2008, the world experienced a...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

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What is a Blockchain?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n Bitcoin was the first example of what the world now knows as the blockchain. While blockchain, cryptocurrency,...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

\n\n OpenNode Team<\/a><\/span>\n September 3, 2019<\/span>\n <\/span> 4<\/span> <\/span><\/span>min<\/span> \n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n \n

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What is Bitcoin? Here’s what you need to know<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n So, What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency, which can be defined as decentralized digital money. There...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

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How to buy Bitcoin?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n There are many avenues that you can take to get Bitcoin. Each option has its own merits...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

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What are the Best Bitcoin Wallets?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

\n \n \n If you've bought some Bitcoin or you accept it at your business, it\u2019s important for you to...\n \n \n <\/p>\n\n

\n\n OpenNode Team<\/a><\/span>\n November 13, 2018<\/span>\n <\/span> 8<\/span> <\/span><\/span>min<\/span> \n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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