We build custom APIs that provide real-time blockchain data and secure transaction execution. Our solutions deliver 99.9% uptime SLAs and sub-second latency for core endpoints, ensuring your application is always responsive.
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Lightning Node Security Hardening & Penetration Testing
Specialized security audits and penetration testing for Lightning Network node implementations. We identify and remediate vulnerabilities in private key management, network exposure, and watchtower configurations.
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INFRASTRUCTURE
Blockchain API Development
High-performance, reliable APIs that connect your application to the blockchain.
- Node Management: Dedicated
EVM/Solana/Cosmosnodes with load balancing and failover. - Data Indexing: Custom event listeners and historical data pipelines for
ERC-20,ERC-721, and custom contracts. - Transaction Services: Gas optimization, nonce management, and multi-signature relayers.
- Security: All endpoints protected with rate limiting, authentication, and DDoS mitigation.
Focus on your core product logic while we handle the complex, stateful connection to the blockchain. We ensure your infrastructure scales with your user base without performance degradation.
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PROVEN FRAMEWORK
Our Security Audit Methodology
Our structured, multi-layered approach to Lightning node security hardening and penetration testing is designed to identify and remediate vulnerabilities before they become exploits. We deliver actionable reports, not just findings.
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Architecture & Configuration Review
We analyze your node's deployment architecture, network configuration, and system hardening against CIS benchmarks and Lightning Network best practices. This identifies misconfigurations that could lead to fund loss or denial of service.
150+
CIS Checks
LND/c-lightning
Protocol Expertise
02
Automated Vulnerability Scanning
Our proprietary and industry-standard tools perform continuous scanning for known CVEs, dependency vulnerabilities, and common attack vectors specific to Bitcoin and Lightning infrastructure.
24/7
Continuous Monitoring
OWASP Top 10
Coverage
03
Manual Penetration Testing
Certified ethical hackers simulate real-world attacks, including channel jamming, fee siphoning, and on-chain transaction malleability exploits, to test the resilience of your node's defenses.
OSCP Certified
Testers
50+
Attack Vectors
04
Economic & Game Theory Analysis
We model adversarial scenarios to assess the economic incentives and risks in your routing logic and liquidity management, ensuring your node operates profitably and securely under stress.
Simulation-Based
Risk Modeling
HTLC Analysis
Focus
05
Remediation & Hardening Guide
Receive a prioritized, actionable report with step-by-step remediation instructions, code patches, and configuration templates. We provide follow-up verification to ensure fixes are effective.
P0-P3
Priority Ratings
Guaranteed
Re-Test
06
Compliance & Reporting
Generate auditor-ready reports detailing findings, evidence, and remediation status. Our documentation supports compliance with security frameworks and due diligence for institutional partners.
SOC 2 Aligned
Reporting
Technical & Executive
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THE BUSINESS RISK
Why Professional Lightning Node Security is Critical
Self-hosted Lightning nodes are prime targets. A single vulnerability can lead to loss of funds, network instability, and irreparable reputational damage. Professional hardening and testing is not an expense—it's a fundamental requirement for operational integrity.
Choose Your Level of Protection
Security Audit Packages
Compare our structured service tiers for Lightning Network node security, from foundational code review to continuous protection.
| Security Component | Starter Audit | Professional Hardening | Enterprise Penetration Test |
|---|---|---|---|
LND / c-lightning / Eclair Node Code Review | |||
Network Configuration & Firewall Rules Audit | |||
Channel Management & Liquidity Policy Review | |||
On-Chain & Off-Chain Attack Simulation | |||
Social Engineering & Physical Access Review | |||
Detailed Vulnerability Report & Risk Scoring | |||
Remediation Support & Follow-up Review | 1 session | 3 sessions | Unlimited |
Response Time SLA for Critical Issues | 72h | 24h | 4h |
Post-Audit Monitoring & Alerting | 30 days | Ongoing SLA | |
Starting Price | $7,500 | $25,000 | Custom Quote |
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FOUNDATION
Blockchain Infrastructure Development
Build and scale secure, high-performance blockchain backends for your Web3 application.
We architect and deploy the core infrastructure that powers your dApp. This includes custom RPC nodes, indexers, and data pipelines optimized for your specific chain and use case, ensuring 99.9% uptime and sub-second latency for your users.
- Node Operations: Managed
EVMandSolanavalidators/RPC endpoints with multi-region failover. - Data Indexing: Custom subgraphs and indexers for real-time, queryable on-chain data.
- Reliability: Enterprise-grade monitoring, alerting, and SLA-backed performance guarantees.
Focus on your product logic. We handle the complex, resource-intensive blockchain layer so you can scale without infrastructure headaches.
Lightning Node Security
Frequently Asked Questions
Get clear answers about our security hardening and penetration testing process, timeline, and deliverables.
Our comprehensive hardening includes: Node configuration audit (LND, c-lightning, Eclair), firewall and network rule optimization, SSH key and user access review, Tor configuration and privacy checks, system service hardening (systemd, fail2ban), and secure backup & recovery procedure documentation. We deliver a detailed hardening report with actionable steps and a post-deployment verification scan.
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Our experts will offer a free quote and a 30min call to discuss your project.
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