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Bitcoin Streaming Payment Protocol Design

We design and implement custom protocols for real-time, continuous value transfer (streaming sats) over the Lightning Network, tailored for SaaS, content, or API monetization models.
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SECURE & AUDITED

Smart Contract Development

Production-ready smart contracts built with enterprise-grade security and gas optimization.

We architect and deploy secure, auditable smart contracts for ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155, and custom protocols. Our code is built on Solidity 0.8+ with OpenZeppelin standards and undergoes rigorous internal review before third-party audits.

  • Security-First Development: Formal verification, comprehensive unit/integration testing, and automated vulnerability scanning.
  • Gas Optimization: Expert-level code to minimize transaction costs by 20-40% for end-users.
  • Full Audit Support: We prepare for and manage the entire audit process with firms like CertiK, Quantstamp, and Trail of Bits.

Deliver a battle-tested, mainnet-ready contract suite in 4-6 weeks, backed by verifiable security practices and clear documentation.

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ENGINEERED FOR PRODUCTION

Core Protocol Capabilities We Deliver

We architect and implement the foundational layers of your Bitcoin payment streaming protocol, delivering enterprise-grade reliability, security, and performance from day one.

01

Custom UTXO Management Engine

We design and build the core logic for managing Unspent Transaction Outputs (UTXOs) for streaming payments. Our engine handles concurrent streams, batched settlements, and fee optimization, ensuring your protocol scales efficiently on-chain.

> 1k TPS
Theoretical Throughput
Sub-cent
Fee Optimization
02

Time-Locked Contract Architecture

Implementation of robust nLockTime and CheckLockTimeVerify (CLTV) logic to enforce payment schedules. We ensure funds are securely escrowed and automatically disbursed according to predefined streaming intervals, eliminating manual intervention.

Second-level
Precision
Non-custodial
Security Model
04

Multi-Signature Escrow & Dispute Resolution

Design of secure 2-of-3 or M-of-N multi-signature vaults for streaming escrow. Includes a modular adjudication system with signed proofs, allowing for transparent dispute resolution without centralized arbitration.

M-of-N
Flexible Schemas
On-chain Proofs
Dispute Resolution
05

Real-Time State Synchronization

Development of off-chain state channels or watchtower services that track streaming balances in real-time. Provides users with instant balance updates and protects against fraudulent channel closures.

Real-time
Balance Updates
99.9% SLA
Watchtower Uptime
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DELIVERABLES

Business Outcomes for Your Product

Our Bitcoin Streaming Payment Protocol Design service delivers production-ready infrastructure, not just concepts. We focus on measurable results that accelerate your time-to-market and ensure operational reliability.

01

Production-Ready Protocol Design

Receive a fully-specified protocol architecture with detailed API schemas, state transition diagrams, and security models. We deliver the complete blueprint for your engineering team to build upon.

2-4 weeks
Design Sprint
100%
Technical Specs
02

On-Chain Security & Audit Readiness

Built-in security from day one. Our designs incorporate Bitcoin-native security patterns, formal verification considerations, and are structured to pass rigorous third-party audits from firms like Trail of Bits or Quantstamp.

Zero
Critical Flaws
Audit-Ready
Documentation
03

Optimized for Lightning & Layer 2

Seamless integration paths with the Lightning Network and emerging Bitcoin L2s (Stacks, Rootstock). We design for instant, low-cost micropayments without sacrificing Bitcoin's base layer security.

< 1 sec
Settlement Target
~1 sat
Fee Target
04

Developer Experience & SDK Foundation

We provide the foundational design for client SDKs and developer tooling, enabling your team or community to build applications on your protocol faster. Includes clear abstraction layers and error handling flows.

Weeks Saved
On Integration
TypeScript/Go
SDK Targets
05

Scalability & Fee Economics Model

A concrete scalability roadmap and a sustainable fee model design. We analyze on-chain vs. off-chain trade-offs and provide a clear economic structure for protocol sustainability and growth.

1M+ TPS
Theoretical Capacity
Cost Projections
5-Year Model
use-cases
ARCHITECTURE FLEXIBILITY

Tailored for Specific Monetization Models

We design Bitcoin payment streaming protocols that align with your core business logic, not the other way around. Our modular architecture supports the most demanding revenue models with precision and scalability.

01

Subscription & SaaS Models

Implement recurring revenue streams with automated, time-based micropayments. Features include prorated billing, free trials, and seamless upgrade/downgrade logic directly on-chain.

0.001%
Fee Granularity
< 1 sec
Billing Resolution
02

Pay-Per-Use & Utility Billing

Meter usage in real-time and settle instantly. Ideal for API calls, compute resources, or data access. We ensure precise, verifiable consumption tracking with fraud-resistant mechanisms.

Real-time
Settlement
Zero Trust
Audit Trail
03

Royalty & Revenue Sharing

Automate complex multi-party payout distributions for content platforms, marketplaces, and creator economies. Supports dynamic splits, instant withdrawals, and transparent reporting.

Unlimited
Payee Splits
On-chain
Revenue Proof
04

Escrow & Milestone Payments

Secure, conditional payment streams for freelancing, gig work, and B2B services. Funds are released automatically upon verifiable milestone completion or mutual agreement.

Multi-sig
Dispute Resolution
Automated
Release Triggers
05

Ad-Supported & Attention Economies

Monetize user attention with micro-payments for ad views, engagement, or data sharing. Our protocols enable fair value exchange without intrusive tracking.

Per-Impression
Payment Model
User-Owned
Data Control
06

Custom Hybrid Models

Combine subscription, usage, and royalty models into a single, cohesive protocol. We architect bespoke logic for novel Web3 business models, from DeFi streaming to NFT memberships.

Fully Custom
Logic Design
Modular
Components
Choose Your Implementation Tier

Structured Development Path to Launch

A clear comparison of our Bitcoin Streaming Payment Protocol development packages, from initial proof-of-concept to enterprise-grade production systems.

CapabilityProof-of-ConceptProduction-ReadyEnterprise Scale

Protocol Design & Architecture Review

Custom L1/L2 Payment Channel Logic

Basic

Optimized

Multi-Chain

Smart Contract Development & Audit

Light Review

Full Audit (1 Firm)

Full Audit (2+ Firms)

Developer SDK & API Integration

Node.js Only

Node.js + Python

Full Suite + White-label

On-Chain Monitoring & Alerting

Basic Logs

Dashboards + Alerts

24/7 SRE & PagerDuty

Settlement Finality Guarantee

Best Effort

< 10 Blocks

< 3 Blocks SLA

Protocol Upgrade & Maintenance

Ad-hoc

6 Months

12+ Months SLA

Time to Live Network

4-6 Weeks

8-12 Weeks

12-16 Weeks

Estimated Investment

$25K - $50K

$80K - $150K

Custom Quote

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FULL-STACK ENGINEERING

Custom Blockchain Development

Build production-grade blockchain networks and applications tailored to your specific business logic.

We architect and deploy custom Layer 1/Layer 2 solutions, private consortium chains, and enterprise-grade dApps from the ground up. Our full-cycle development delivers a turnkey, audited, and production-ready system.

  • Protocol Design: Custom consensus (PoA, PoS), tokenomics, and governance models.
  • Core Development: Rust/Go-based node clients, EVM/WASM execution environments, and RPC layers.
  • Smart Contract Suite: Solidity/Rust contracts with formal verification and comprehensive audit trails.
  • DevOps & Tooling: CI/CD pipelines, monitoring with Grafana/Prometheus, and multi-cloud deployment.

Deliver a fully operational, documented, and supported blockchain in 8-12 weeks, complete with a dedicated engineering team for ongoing maintenance.

Bitcoin Payment Streaming

Frequently Asked Questions

Get clear answers on our process, security, and delivery for custom Bitcoin payment protocol development.

Our engagement follows a structured 4-phase process: 1) Discovery & Scoping (1 week): We analyze your use case, tokenomics, and target UX. 2) Architecture & Design (1-2 weeks): We design the protocol's state machine, security model, and on/off-chain components. 3) Development & Testing (3-6 weeks): We build the smart contracts (Clarity/Rust) and backend services, with rigorous unit and integration testing. 4) Audit & Deployment (2-3 weeks): The code undergoes an internal security review and optional third-party audit before mainnet deployment. We provide weekly demos and maintain a shared backlog.

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