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Understanding Layer One and Layer Two in Blockchain Technology
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2:06:33 - 2:13:40 (07:06)

This podcast episode discusses the difference between layer one and layer two in blockchain technology and their various use cases.

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Layer two is defined as an open, permissionless, non-custodial protocol that uses the underlying layer one token as its gas fee.
2:06:33 - 2:10:06 (03:33)
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Bitcoin
Summary

Layer two is defined as an open, permissionless, non-custodial protocol that uses the underlying layer one token as its gas fee. This technology allows for a higher frequency of use of Bitcoin in day-to-day transactions without putting large amounts of assets at risk every time a small transaction is made.

Chapter
Understanding Layer One and Layer Two in Blockchain Technology
Episode
#276 – Michael Saylor: Bitcoin, Inflation, and the Future of Money
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The Bitcoin network is layer one, while other protocols that use their own tokens are competing for layer one.
2:10:06 - 2:11:40 (01:33)
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Bitcoin
Summary

The Bitcoin network is layer one, while other protocols that use their own tokens are competing for layer one. Open protocols that use the Bitcoin token as its fee become layer two, and custodial layers are considered layer three.

Chapter
Understanding Layer One and Layer Two in Blockchain Technology
Episode
#276 – Michael Saylor: Bitcoin, Inflation, and the Future of Money
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The different layers of Bitcoin applications include layer one, base chain transactions, layer two, Lightning Network, layer three, embedded proprietary products, and layer four, Bitcoin on an application that cannot be withdrawn.
2:11:40 - 2:13:40 (02:00)
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Bitcoin
Summary

The different layers of Bitcoin applications include layer one, base chain transactions, layer two, Lightning Network, layer three, embedded proprietary products, and layer four, Bitcoin on an application that cannot be withdrawn.

Chapter
Understanding Layer One and Layer Two in Blockchain Technology
Episode
#276 – Michael Saylor: Bitcoin, Inflation, and the Future of Money
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast