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Panel “State of Lightning Infrastructure”

Panelists:
🔹 Dr. Khushboo Khullar – Venture Partner and Head of Portfolio Success at Lightning Ventures, a venture capital fund that has invested in 40+ Bitcoin startups. With a PhD in Economics (Energy Security), she supports the growth of Lightning and Bitcoin startups globally.
🔹 Ricki Allardice – Scientist, entrepreneur, and Bitcoin advocate from Cape Town. Host of the "By The Horns" podcast and founder of Bitcoin Only, Ricki is focused on simplifying self-custody and developing solutions for Lightning infrastructure.
🔹 Ry Sterling Yennie – Former institutional energy software sales expert turned Bitcoin enthusiast and Lightning advocate, with a passion for startups and ventures in the Bitcoin space.
🔹 Megasley – Nigerian tech entrepreneur and Lightning node runner, known for setting up Nigeria’s first Lightning node and promoting Bitcoin and Lightning Network adoption across Africa through workshops and webinars.
🔹 Leon Kowalski – Founder and CEO of Cape Crypto, a South African exchange offering Bitcoin-only modes and Lightning payments, with a focus on bringing financial freedom to the under-banked.

Key takeaways from the panel:
⚡ Lightning’s Potential: Lightning Network has the power to revolutionize payments, potentially replacing outdated systems like Visa and Mastercard.
⚡Infrastructure is scaling: From exchanges to neobanks to community-led initiatives, Lightning is enabling more seamless transactions and broader accessibility.
⚡ Using LSPs (e.g., IBEX): Provides ease of use, efficiency, and scalability, especially for businesses that want to focus on their core operations without delving into the complexities of running Lightning nodes.
⚡ Bridging the gap: Whether it’s through API toolkits, routing infrastructure, or education, the goal remains the same—removing friction and enabling users to plug into the Lightning Network without complexity.
⚡Investment Opportunities: From a VC perspective, the cross-border payments market is a $150 trillion opportunity ripe for disruption.
⚡ Africa is leading in grassroots adoption: Projects like Machankura, Africa Free Routing, TANDO and Cape Crypto are demonstrating real-world use cases that make Lightning more practical for everyday transactions.

The tension between self-hosting nodes and relying on LSPs is real. It’s a balancing act every Bitcoin builder has to navigate. But one thing’s for sure—Lightning is here to stay, and it’s reshaping the future of payments.

🔗 Follow the Panelists:
Ricki Allardice: @BitcoinOnlyZA
Ry Sterling Yennie: @sterling_ry
Megasley: @megasley
Leon Kowalski: @capecryptoSA
Dr. Khushboo Khullar: Linkedin: / dr-khushboo-khullar-38251b43
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