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The Lightning Network is a layer-2 scaling solution built on top of the Bitcoin network that allows for faster and cheaper transactions. While it does offer some privacy benefits by keeping transactions off the main blockchain, it does not solve Bitcoin's fundamental fungibility issues. Each Bitcoin transaction and unit can still be traced back to its origin, and coins tainted by previous use in illegal activities can be deemed "dirty" and refused by certain parties. Therefore, the Lightning Network does not provide complete fungibility for Bitcoin users.
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