随着闪电网络使用量降至 2021 年水平，比特币 (BTC) 支付出现下降

比特币 [BTC] 今年得到了广泛采用，现货交易所交易基金 (ETF) 的推出就是证明。 ETF 巩固了比特币作为投资产品的用例。

Bitcoin [BTC] payments integration has seen a mixed bag of developments this year. While the launch of spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has brought cheer to BTC payments enthusiasts, a closer look at the on-chain metrics revealed a different story.

比特币 [BTC] 支付整合今年的发展好坏参半。虽然现货交易所交易基金（ETF）的推出给比特币支付爱好者带来了欢呼，但仔细观察链上指标却发现了不同的情况。

Here’s a closer look at the key highlights.

以下是主要亮点的详细介绍。

Bitcoin payments integration: A closer look

比特币支付集成：仔细观察

Despite being touted as a payments network, BTC’s use case appeared to be shifting towards an investment product this year. This was largely attributed to the ETF launches, which sparked enthusiasm among traders.

尽管被吹捧为支付网络，但今年比特币的用例似乎正在转向投资产品。这主要归功于ETF的推出，激发了交易者的热情。

However, payments integration seemed to be slowing down. The Lightning Network, a layer 2 protocol built on Bitcoin to support fast, secure, and low-cost transactions, saw a decline in usage.

然而，支付整合似乎正在放缓。闪电网络是一种基于比特币构建的第 2 层协议，旨在支持快速、安全和低成本的交易，但其使用量有所下降。

According to data from Bitcoin Visuals, the Lightning Network Capacity declined sharply from an all-time high of 5,308 BTC in July to 1,273 BTC.

根据 Bitcoin Visuals 的数据，闪电网络容量从 7 月份的历史高点 5,308 BTC 急剧下降至 1,273 BTC。

A similar drop was observed in the number of nodes and channels, suggesting fewer users on the network. This drop sparked debate in the BTC community.

节点和通道的数量也出现了类似的下降，表明网络上的用户减少了。此次下跌引发了比特币社区的争论。

Bitcoiner Sylvain Saurel blamed MicroStrategy’s Executive Chairman, Michael Saylor, for the declining interest in the Lightning Network. Saurel claimed that Saylor’s statements about Bitcoin being a distraction as a [Means of Exchange] contributed to this disinterest.

比特币爱好者 Sylvain Saurel 将闪电网络兴趣下降归咎于 MicroStrategy 执行主席 Michael Saylor。索雷尔声称，塞勒有关比特币作为一种[交换手段]会分散注意力的言论导致了这种不感兴趣。

However, the negative network metrics did not deter states and even the former President from utilizing Bitcoin for payments integration.

然而，负面的网络指标并没有阻止各州甚至前总统利用比特币进行支付整合。

The state of Louisiana permitted residents to pay for state services with BTC through the Lightning Network. According to the Louisiana State Treasurer, John Fleming, this move was part of their plan to evolve and embrace new technologies.

路易斯安那州允许居民通过闪电网络使用 BTC 支付国家服务费用。路易斯安那州财政部长约翰·弗莱明表示，此举是他们发展和采用新技术计划的一部分。

“By introducing cryptocurrency as a payment option, we’re not just innovating; we’re providing our citizens with flexibility and freedom in interacting with state services,” Fleming stated.

“通过引入加密货币作为支付选项，我们不仅是在创新，更是在创新。我们为公民提供与国家服务互动的灵活性和自由，”弗莱明说。

Meanwhile, Republican Presidential contender, Donald Trump, became the first U.S. President to make a purchase using Bitcoin.

与此同时，共和党总统候选人唐纳德·特朗普成为第一位使用比特币进行购买的美国总统。

On the 18th of September, Trump purchased cheeseburgers at a Bitcoin-themed PubKey bar in New York City using BTC.

9 月 18 日，特朗普在纽约市一家以比特币为主题的 PubKey 酒吧用 BTC 购买了芝士汉堡。

Bitcoin payments integration: Key stats

比特币支付集成：关键统计数据

The Bitcoin network continued to show strength in some aspects. According to data from Artemis, monthly active addresses slowly but steadily increased despite price volatility, recently reaching 10.7 million.

比特币网络在某些方面继续展现出实力。 Artemis 的数据显示，尽管价格波动，但月活跃地址缓慢但稳定地增长，最近达到 1070 万个。

This was a positive indicator of the network’s growth. However, the increase in addresses may have been influenced by trading activity, as some sectors of the network saw a decline in usage.

这是网络增长的积极指标。然而，地址的增加可能受到交易活动的影响，因为网络的某些部分的使用量有所下降。

Moreover, statistics from CryptoSlam revealed that Bitcoin was the third-largest blockchain in terms of non-fungible token (NFT) sales volume, trailing behind Ethereum [ETH] and Solana [SOL].

此外，CryptoSlam 的统计数据显示，就不可替代代币（NFT）销量而言，比特币是第三大区块链，落后于以太坊 [ETH] 和 Solana [SOL]。

However, NFT sales on the blockchain experienced a decline of 46% in the past 30 days, dropping to $55M. This decrease was consistent with the broader decline in NFT trading volume.

然而，区块链上的 NFT 销售额在过去 30 天内下降了 46%，降至 5500 万美元。这一下降与 NFT 交易量的更广泛下降一致。