Furthermore, the development of lightning and similar second layer protocols should get more of a boost, enhancing bitcoin's scope and potential. (coindesk.com)
Another big step forward made possible by SegWit is that it supports the development of second layer protocols, such as the lightning network. (coindesk.com)
Additionally, SegWit will have a profound effect on the innovation that can take place in second layer protocols — those built on top of a blockchain. (ibtimes.com)