An IT skilled primarily based in Switzerland has taken the idea of utilizing Bitcoin’s Lightning Network to a complete new stage by surgically implanting an NFC chip into his hand.
According to a report by Cointelegraph, the person, who goes by the pseudonym F418, determined to experiment with physique modification and the Lightning Network for enjoyable, however he advises different Bitcoin lovers not to comply with in his footsteps.
F418 first tried to use the implant on the LN-friendly Plan B Lugano Conference, however sadly, the chip was faulty. He visited a medical skilled to have the implant eliminated and tried once more with a brand new chip, which was profitable. The chip now sits in F418’s left hand and permits him to make Lightning Network funds just by holding his hand close to a suitable NFC reader.
While the implant is medically secure, F418 notes that it isn’t as safe as a Bolt Card and will solely be used for LNURL withdrawals. Additionally, the implantation course of itself could be dangerous, as eradicating the chip as soon as it’s implanted could cause hurt or an infection. For these causes, F418 advises towards the process and means that most individuals stick to utilizing playing cards or smartphones for funds.
F418 has made the whole technique of implanting the chip open-source and accessible on GitHub, underneath the title “Lightning Paw“.
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