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Bitcoin Lightning Watchtower Service API

Integrate third-party or custom Lightning Network watchtower services via a robust API. Automate channel monitoring for fraud and execute breach remedy transactions to secure your capital.
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CORE SERVICE

Smart Contract Development

Secure, production-ready smart contracts built by Web3 experts to power your dApp.

We architect and deploy custom smart contracts on EVM and Solana that are secure by design. Our process includes formal verification and audits to eliminate vulnerabilities before mainnet launch.

Reduce your time-to-market with battle-tested contract templates for common use cases like ERC-20, ERC-721, and custom DeFi logic, accelerating development from months to weeks.

  • Security-First Development: Code reviews, OpenZeppelin standards, and multi-stage audits (internal + external).
  • Gas Optimization: Contracts engineered for minimum transaction costs and maximum efficiency.
  • Full Lifecycle Support: From ideation and development to deployment, monitoring, and upgrade management.
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ENTERPRISE-GRADE SECURITY

Core Capabilities of Our Watchtower API

Our Bitcoin Lightning Watchtower API provides the critical infrastructure to secure your channels, automate monitoring, and ensure your funds are protected 24/7. Focus on building your product while we handle the security layer.

01

Automated Justice Transaction Execution

We continuously monitor your Lightning channels and automatically broadcast penalty transactions if a counterparty attempts to cheat, ensuring your funds are recovered without manual intervention.

< 5 seconds
Response Time
100%
Success Rate
02

Multi-Client & Channel Management

Securely manage thousands of Lightning clients and channels from a single API. Our system supports dynamic scaling, detailed channel state tracking, and automated watchtower assignment.

10,000+
Channels per Instance
99.9%
Uptime SLA
03

Real-Time Breach Detection

Leverage our high-availability nodes to detect and validate attempted breaches on-chain in real-time. We parse mempool data and historical blocks to identify malicious transactions instantly.

Real-Time
Detection
0
False Positives
04

Customizable Security Policies

Define and enforce your own security rules. Set thresholds for automatic penalty execution, configure notification preferences for specific events, and tailor monitoring to your risk profile.

Fully
Configurable
REST & WebSocket
APIs
05

Comprehensive Audit Logging

Gain full visibility with immutable logs of all watchtower activities, including detected breaches, justice transactions broadcast, and channel state changes. Essential for compliance and debugging.

Immutable
Logs
7+ Years
Retention
06

Enterprise-Grade Infrastructure

Deploy on our globally distributed, fault-tolerant infrastructure. Benefit from automatic failover, DDoS protection, and dedicated node clusters to ensure your watchtower service never goes offline.

99.99%
Reliability
Global
Nodes
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TANGIBLE ROI

Business Outcomes: Beyond Basic Security

Our Lightning Watchtower API delivers measurable business value, transforming security from a cost center into a competitive advantage for your payment operations.

01

Eliminate Payment Loss

Automated, 24/7 channel monitoring prevents loss of funds from malicious or accidental channel closures. We guarantee protection for your liquidity, ensuring 100% of customer payments are settled.

100%
Funds Protected
24/7
Monitoring
02

Reduce Operational Overhead

Replace manual monitoring and complex in-house watchtower development with a single API call. Our managed service cuts infrastructure management time by over 80%, freeing your team to focus on core product features.

>80%
Ops Time Saved
1 API
Integration Point
03

Accelerate Time-to-Market

Deploy enterprise-grade Lightning security in days, not months. Our pre-audited, production-ready API eliminates the need for security research and custom implementation, allowing you to launch secure payment features faster.

< 1 week
Integration Time
0
Custom Dev Required
04

Guarantee Uptime & Reliability

Maintain payment channel availability with a 99.9% SLA. Our globally distributed, fault-tolerant watchtower network ensures your Lightning nodes are always protected, maximizing revenue from transaction fees.

99.9%
Uptime SLA
Global
Network
05

Future-Proof Compliance

Build on a security foundation designed for evolving regulatory standards. Our watchtower architecture provides immutable audit trails for all channel states, simplifying compliance reporting for financial operations.

Immutable
Audit Trail
Enterprise
Grade Logging
06

Scale with Confidence

Support from hundreds to millions of payment channels without performance degradation. Our infrastructure automatically scales to handle your growth, ensuring consistent protection as your user base and transaction volume expand.

Millions
Channels Supported
Auto
Horizontal Scaling
A Cost-Benefit Analysis for Technical Leaders

Build vs. Buy: Integrating a Bitcoin Lightning Watchtower

Compare the resource investment, risk, and time-to-market of developing a watchtower service in-house versus using Chainscore's production-ready API.

FactorBuild In-HouseChainscore API

Initial Development Time

4-8 months

2-4 weeks

Core Engineering Cost (Year 1)

$250K - $500K+

$25K - $75K

Security & Audit Overhead

High (unaudited, custom code)

Low (audited, battle-tested)

Penalty Transaction Coverage

Custom logic required

Automatic for all channel types

Uptime & Infrastructure SLA

Your responsibility

99.9% SLA with monitoring

Protocol Upkeep (e.g., Taproot)

Manual updates required

Handled automatically

Time to First Revenue

Delayed 6+ months

Accelerated to weeks

Total Cost of Ownership (3 Years)

$600K - $1.2M+

$75K - $200K

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PREDICTABLE, TRANSPARENT, AND FAST

Our Delivery Process: From Integration to Go-Live

We provide a structured, milestone-driven approach to deploying your Bitcoin Lightning Watchtower. From initial API integration to production monitoring, our process ensures security, reliability, and a rapid path to live operations.

01

1. Architecture & Integration Planning

We conduct a technical deep-dive to map your existing infrastructure and define the optimal watchtower integration strategy. This includes threat modeling, node compatibility checks, and a detailed implementation roadmap.

1-3 days
Planning Sprint
Detailed Spec
Deliverable
02

2. Secure API Integration & Configuration

Our engineers guide you through integrating the Chainscore Watchtower API, configuring penalty transactions, setting up secure key management, and establishing encrypted communication channels with your LND or Core Lightning node.

FIPS 140-2
Compliant Channels
< 1 week
Typical Integration
03

3. Staging Environment Validation

We deploy and validate the watchtower service in a dedicated staging environment identical to production. This phase includes simulated channel breaches, failover testing, load testing, and final security review.

100%
Breach Simulation
Full Audit Log
Deliverable
04

4. Production Deployment & Go-Live

We manage the seamless cutover to the production watchtower network. This includes final configuration, DNS/load balancer updates, and establishing real-time monitoring dashboards for your team.

Zero-Downtime
Deployment
Live Dashboards
Delivered
05

5. 24/7 Monitoring & Proactive Support

Post-launch, your watchtower is covered by our 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC). We provide real-time alerts for suspicious activity, performance metrics, and dedicated technical support with guaranteed SLAs.

99.95%
Uptime SLA
< 5 min
Response Time SLA
06

6. Continuous Optimization & Updates

We proactively manage protocol upgrades, security patches, and performance tuning. You receive regular reports on prevented breaches, system health, and recommendations for optimizing your Lightning Network security posture.

Quarterly
Health Reports
Auto-Updated
Protocol Support
security
CORE SERVICE

Smart Contract Development

Secure, audited smart contracts built for production by Web3-native engineers.

We architect and deploy custom smart contracts on EVM and Solana that are secure by design. Our process delivers production-ready code in 2-4 weeks, backed by formal verification and third-party audits.

  • Security-First Development: Built with OpenZeppelin standards, automated testing, and peer review.
  • Gas Optimization: Contracts engineered for >40% lower execution costs on mainnet.
  • Full Lifecycle Support: From ideation and Solidity/Rust development to deployment and monitoring.

We guarantee zero critical vulnerabilities in audited code, providing the technical foundation your DeFi, NFT, or enterprise application requires to scale with confidence.

Bitcoin Lightning Watchtower Service

Frequently Asked Questions

Get clear answers about our enterprise-grade Bitcoin Lightning Watchtower API, designed for secure, scalable, and reliable off-chain transaction monitoring.

Our Watchtower API is a fully managed service that monitors your Lightning Network channels 24/7 for malicious or accidental channel breaches. It automatically detects and punishes attempts to broadcast outdated channel states, securing your funds without requiring your node to be online. We handle the complex penalty transaction logic, ensuring you never lose funds to revoked states.

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10+
Protocols Shipped
$20M+
TVL Overall
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