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Internet of Value — sourced definition (Lightning Network IoV paper, 2024)

Sourced definition of “Internet of Value (IoV)” from Lightning Network IoV paper (2024), with scope and evidence notes.

Internet of Value (IoV) — sourced definition

Source metadata

  • Source / Org: Lightning Network IoV paper
  • Year: 2024
  • Row: 38
  • Bucket: A
  • Evidence level: High

Definition (quote)

Claims Lightning “realises an ‘Internet of Value’ where transferring funds, even very small amounts, is as straightforward as sharing data,” enabling micropayments.

Interpretation fields (directory notes)

  • Implied scope: Micropayments
  • Key assumptions (Inference): LN solves historical micropayment friction

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