Bitcoin Lightning is a 2nd layer solution for Bitcoin that allows for near instant payments. This eliminates the normal wait time of 10 minutes.
Bitcoin Lightning is a solution to improve the speed of payments on the Bitcoin network. For more information you can go here to learn more about the Lightning network Read more.
Keep in mind, there is a limit to how much you can pay with the Lightning network, the soft limit is equal to 10 Bitcoin (Although more than enough for any average transaction, $2,000+ USD can be done). For all payments above the 10 Bitcoin limit amount, you can still use the normal method Bitcoin on-chain. We support both options on our invoice at check out.
For clients wanting to pay with Bitcoin Lightning, there are a few available on the market today.
Here are a few wallets below.
Note: Normal Bitcoin wallets will NOT be able to scan Lightning QR codes.
Bitcoin Lightning Wallets |
Android |
IOS |
Npay by Neutronpay |
Yes |
Yes |
Breez |
Yes |
Yes |
Wallet of Satoshi |
Yes |
Yes |
Blue Wallet |
Yes |
Yes |
Phoenix (by Eclair) |
Yes |
No (soon) |
SBW |
Yes |
No (soon) |
Strike |
Yes |
Yes |