Bitcoin's Lightning Network handled an estimated $1.17 billion across 5.22 million transactions in November 2025, showing a 300% increase in monthly volume over the year and an average transaction size of $223. Despite this growth, data indicates it has not yet become a mainstream alternative to card payments at retail checkouts. Criticism remains about user experience and the dominance of custodial services, which handle over 80% of payments, raising questions about privacy and decentralization. While technical improvements and commercial integrations continue, widespread consumer adoption and reliability for everyday payments are still developing.
Bitcoin's Lightning Network transaction volume and usability debate provide context for cryptocurrency market activity. For readers following crypto markets, here is Pluang's snapshot as of Oct 13, 2026 20:51 WIB: out of 50 major cryptocurrencies, 7 rose and 42 fell. Notable movers include ONE at Rp31 with a 9.13% drop, EOS at Rp12.649 up 8.13%, and AXS at Rp20.498 down 7.42%.
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