February 14 Bitfinex celebrates the launch of TorogozDev's new Lightning Node in El Salvador
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Road Town, British Virgin Islands –February 14, 2024 – Bitfinex, a leading digital asset trading platform, is pleased to announce the launch of a new Lightning node from TorogozDev in El Salvador. This launch is a key part of TorogozDev's innovative program to spread the use and understanding of Bitcoin in El Salvador. Sponsored by Bitfinex, it also shows the company's commitment to supporting pioneering projects in Bitcoin technical education and career training.
The introduction of the new Lightning node by TorogozDev is a major milestone for the project and is in line with El Salvador's leading role in embracing Bitcoin and making it a legal currency in the country in 2021. The introduction of the node also helps enhance the accessibility of the global Bitcoin network, and contributes to the network's security and decentralization.
said Paolo Ardoino, Chief Technology Officer at Bitfinex: “We are thrilled that TorogozDev has been able to launch its first Lightning node. This is not just a technological advance; it is a step forward in realizing the true potential of borderless money in a country that has boldly integrated Bitcoin into its financial system. For Bitfinex, this is the core of our mission: Promote financial freedom through Bitcoin.
Bitfinex's sponsorship of the TorogozDev Fellowship Program and the launch of the Lightning Node also underscore its commitment to collaborating with organizations to help promote the utility of Bitcoin in El Salvador. TorogozDev is a non-profit educational program focused on providing technical training in Bitcoin development and the accelerator network.
Ishii, one of the founders of TorogozDev, added: “The launch of our new Lightning node is a crucial development in our journey towards helping businesses and users accept and make Bitcoin payments. We also want to facilitate access to local talent and professionals in order to promote and enable Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador. We want to help companies like Bitfinex hire qualified Bitcoin developers In El Salvador, by providing technical training to individuals so they can fully participate in the global Bitcoin economy. Bitfinex's support of our software has been instrumental in making this possible. This new node will enable El Salvador to effectively strengthen and further decentralize the Bitcoin network, contributing to the network of Lightning nodes spread all over the world.
“This initiative is not only a significant contribution to the global Lightning Network but also an accomplishment of which Torogoz is proud. It reflects our commitment to technological advancement and comprehensive training of our students in managing and operating critical Bitcoin infrastructure.”
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Founded in 2012, Bitfinex is a digital token trading platform offering state-of-the-art services to traders and global liquidity providers. In addition to a range of advanced trading features and charting tools, Bitfinex provides access to peer-to-peer financing, the OTC market and margin trading for a wide range of digital tokens. Bitfinex's strategy is focused on providing unparalleled support, tools and innovation to experienced traders and liquidity providers around the world. Visit www.bitfinex.com to learn more.
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