what's LNT (Lightning Network Token)?

LNT is a Bitcoin Layer 2 infrastructure project leveraging the Taproot Assets Protocol and Lightning Network to enable issuance, transfer, and multi-asset transactions of digital assets on Bitcoin. It focuses on scalability by facilitating fast, low-cost payments and bridging DeFi and DePIN services to the Bitcoin ecosystem. The protocol lowers barriers to Lightning node participation through a software-hardware DePIN model, rewarding operators for liquidity provision, uptime, routing quality, and network health contributions. LNT introduces incentive mechanisms like reward pools distributed based on measurable node performance, allowing users to open Bitcoin and LNT channels for passive participation. With nearly 2,000 deployed nodes representing over 10% of the network, it aligns economic incentives to foster sustainable growth, transforming Bitcoin from digital gold into a high-speed payment rail for everyday use and real-world applications.