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Policy·Aug 27·all news from August 27, 2026

AI Finds Critical Flaw in Bitcoin Lightning, Devs Issue Emergency Warning

Security researchers identified a vulnerability in the Bitcoin Lightning Network that could allow attackers to disrupt payment channels by exploiting how nodes process commitment transactions. Developers have issued an emergency warning and released patches to address the flaw, which could lead to potential fund loss if left unmitigated. Users operating Lightning nodes are advised to update their software immediately to ensure network security.

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