<p>Lightning Network is a protocol that, through the creation of payment channels, allows transactions to be processed immediately and with low commissions, <strong>making possible the realization of <a  target="_blank" >micropayments </a></strong>. </p><p>These payment channels allow greater privacy for transactions, because they are created outside of the main Bitcoin block chain to connect the two parties involved in a transaction, for a limited time.  At this time, only a certain amount can be traded and the amount is recorded in the book only once the payment channel is closed. </p><p>This protocol promises to improve the scalability of the Bitcoin network so that the cryptocurrency can become a <a  target="_blank" >effective payment method </a>for users and not be seen as a simple deposit of value. </p><p><em><a href="https://stock.adobe.com/images/the-little-girl-stopped-in-front-of-a-battery-of-machines-for-the-sale-of-small-sweets-genuinely-enjoys-opportunities-to-choose-any-treat-portrait-of-a-girl-in-the-park-on-a-walk/171891643?prev_url=detail" target="_blank" >Outstanding image </a>from <a href="https://stock.adobe.com/contributor/206425750/makalish?load_type=author&prev_url=detail" target="_blank" >makalish </a>/ stock.adobe.com </em></p>