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Name a Layer-2 Scaling Solution for a Major PoW Cryptocurrency.

The Lightning Network is a prominent Layer-2 scaling solution for Bitcoin, a major Proof-of-Work cryptocurrency. It operates as a network of off-chain payment channels that allows for near-instant, low-cost transactions.

By settling transactions off the main blockchain and only recording the final balances on-chain, it significantly increases the effective transaction capacity of Bitcoin.

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