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Lightning Service Providers Standardize APIs for Bitcoin Payments
The LSPS specifications define a common protocol for Lightning Service Providers, enabling wallets to integrate with any LSP using a single API. LSPS0 uses JSON-RPC 2.0 over Lightning's custom message layer, eliminating the need for separate integrations. This standardization simplifies development for Lightning wallets and infrastructure.
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Standardization is overdue for Lightning's fragmented ecosystem, but adoption will depend on LSPs actually implementing the specs rather than sticking with proprietary APIs.
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