Richard Myers says the future of ad-hoc mesh networks for SMS messages and Bitcoin transactions on your smart phone is here, but it needs the Lightning network to succeed.
Russia Seeks to Block ‘Darknet’ Technologies, Including Telegram’s Blockchain
A Russian government agency has requested contractor bids to find ways to block censorship-resistant internet tech, including one blockchain: Telegram’s.
Venezuelans Made Lightning-Savvy Hardware to Use Bitcoin During Blackouts
Locha Mesh is building software and hardware for connecting to bitcoin’s Lightning Network – even when the power’s out.
GoTenna Launches a Bitcoin Wallet That Works Without the Internet
The txTenna partnership with Samourai Wallet offers bitcoin transactions via mesh networks.