@kingmonstre
The adoption of the Lightning Network by major exchanges—like Binance, Kraken, and Bitfinex—has significantly improved its scalability. By enabling fast, low-fee Bitcoin deposits and withdrawals through Lightning, these platforms reduce reliance on the congested main chain, easing transaction volume and lowering on-chain fees. This broader exchange support boosts liquidity and user confidence, encouraging more wallets and services to integrate Lightning. It also accelerates network effect: the more users and nodes involved, the more efficient and scalable the network becomes. However, scalability still depends on reliable infrastructure and user-friendly onboarding, which remain areas of active development.