Bitcoin’s adoption into the mainstream – not only as a store of value but also as a means of payment – took a big step forward today. As Strike CEO Jack Mallers announced via Twitter, the Bitcoin Lightning Network went live yesterday with Clover.
On Twitter, Mallers announced that Strike is now an integrated partner with payments giant Fiserv, Clover’s parent company. As a result, Strike has launched a pilot integration with Clover that will allow merchants to accept Bitcoin payments through the Lightning Network.