About Lightning Network
The Lightning Network is Bitcoin's Layer 2 scaling solution — instant BTC payments for fractions of a cent. Used for micropayments, tips, and everyday Bitcoin spending.
When to Use Lightning Network
Use Lightning for small BTC payments (tips, purchases, micropayments). Much faster and cheaper than on-chain Bitcoin.
⚠️ Important: Network Mismatch = Lost Funds
Always confirm that the sender and recipient are using the same network. Sending Lightning Network tokens to an address on a different network may result in permanent loss of funds.
What is the Lightning Network?
Lightning is a payment channel network on top of Bitcoin. It enables instant, near-free BTC transactions by settling off-chain.
How do I receive Lightning payments?
You need a Lightning-compatible wallet like Phoenix, Breez, or Wallet of Satoshi. They generate Lightning invoices.
Can CryptoSwapPro send to Lightning?
We process on-chain Bitcoin transactions. For Lightning, you would receive on-chain BTC and convert via a Lightning swap service like Boltz.
What is a Lightning address?
A Lightning address looks like an email:
[email protected]. It's a more user-friendly way to receive Lightning payments.