Bitcoin Q&A: Lightning clients, capacity, and dust

Is Lightning a blockchain with a UTXO model? How can I participate in the Lightning Network? Should I run a full node? What was the Lightning Torch? Is there a dust limit in Lightning?

NOTE: Since this video was recorded, there have been updates regarding Neutrino light clients. More here:

These questions are from the fifth and sixth sessions of MOOC 11, which took place on March 1st and March 7th 2019 respectively. If you want early-access to talks and a chance to participate in the monthly live Q&As with Andreas, become a patron:

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He is the author of two books: “Mastering Bitcoin,” published by O’Reilly Media and considered the best technical guide to bitcoin; “The Internet of Money,” a book about why bitcoin matters.

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MASTERING BITCOIN, 2nd Edition:

Translations of MASTERING BITCOIN:

THE INTERNET OF MONEY, v1:

THE INTERNET OF MONEY, v2:

Translations of THE INTERNET OF MONEY:
Spanish, 'Internet del Dinero' (v1) -
French, 'L'internet de l'argent' (v1) -
Russian, 'Интернет денег' (v1) -
Vietnamese, 'Internet Của Tiền Tệ' (v1) -

MASTERING ETHEREUM (Q4):

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