The Lightning network is based on channels, which are payment tubes with constraints, and sometimes those constraints can pose issues for routing bitcoin.
The Problem
Pools provides an open market rate for pulling bitcoin into the Lightning network as those who provide liquidity may be able to earn some passive revenue this way.
The Solution
Lightning Pool is a non-custodial, peer-to-peer marketplace that allows node operators that need inbound liquidity to pay node operators
What is Lightning Pool?
Through the service, Lightning Network users can lease liquidity from other Lightning users to access the liquidity necessary to route payments through the network.
Improving The Lightning Network
If you want to learn more about Lightning Pools check out our detailed tutorial below