The Gini coefficient of the Lightning network channel distribution is a statistical measure of the distribution of numbers of channels among the nodes on the Lightning Network. It is calculated by comparing the actual distribution of channels among the nodes to a hypothetical uniform distribution. It ranges from 0 to 1, with 0 representing perfect equality and 1 representing maximum inequality. A higher Gini coefficient indicates a more unequal distribution of channel numbers among nodes, while a lower Gini coefficient indicates a more even distribution of channel counts. The Gini coefficient of the Lightning network channel distribution can be used to monitor the degree of centralization and potential risks associated with a highly concentrated influence of network nodes.
Latest value: 0.74345734 (as of 14 Feb 2026)