We architect and deploy production-grade smart contracts that power your core business logic. Our development process is built on security-first principles, leveraging battle-tested libraries like OpenZeppelin and comprehensive audit cycles to mitigate risk before deployment.
Lightning Network Micropayment Gateway Development
Smart Contract Development
Secure, audited smart contracts built for performance and compliance.
- Custom Development: From
ERC-20tokens andERC-721NFTs to complex DeFi protocols and DAO governance systems. - Security & Audits: Multi-stage review process, including formal verification and third-party audits from firms like CertiK and Quantstamp.
- Gas Optimization: Code engineered for up to 40% lower transaction costs without compromising security.
- Full Lifecycle Support: Development, testing, deployment, and upgrade management via transparent proxy patterns.
We deliver contracts you can trust, with a focus on mainnet readiness and long-term maintainability. Our typical engagement delivers a secure, audited MVP in under 3 weeks.
Core Gateway Capabilities We Deliver
We build production-ready Lightning Network gateways that handle real volume, with security and reliability engineered for your business.
High-Throughput Payment Processing
Process thousands of instant, sub-cent transactions per second. Our architecture leverages LND or Core Lightning nodes optimized for high-volume microtransaction flows.
Enterprise Node Management
We deploy, monitor, and maintain your dedicated Lightning nodes. Includes automated channel balancing, liquidity management, and 24/7 health monitoring to ensure 99.9% uptime.
Secure Multi-Signature Wallets
Custom-built hot/cold wallet solutions with multi-signature security for your gateway's funds. Implements industry-standard key management and transaction signing workflows.
Real-Time Analytics & Reporting
Dashboard for monitoring transaction volume, fee revenue, channel health, and user activity. Exportable reports for reconciliation and business intelligence.
Compliance & KYT Integration
Built-in tools for transaction monitoring (KYT) and sanctions screening. Configurable rules engine to flag suspicious activity and generate compliance reports.
Business Outcomes for Your Platform
Our Lightning Network gateway development translates directly into measurable platform growth, user engagement, and operational efficiency.
Sub-Second, Low-Cost Transactions
Enable instant, high-volume micropayments with fees as low as 1 satoshi. Unlock new revenue streams from content gating, API calls, and in-app purchases previously blocked by high on-chain costs.
Enterprise-Grade Reliability & Uptime
Deploy a non-custodial gateway with 99.9% uptime SLA, backed by redundant node infrastructure and automated channel management. Ensure your users' payment flows are never interrupted.
Seamless User Onboarding
Integrate a frictionless UX with custodial options for beginners and non-custodial wallets for advanced users. Reduce drop-off rates with intuitive deposit flows and balance management.
Scalable Revenue Infrastructure
Handle millions of microtransactions daily with horizontally scalable architecture. Our implementation includes automated liquidity provisioning and rebalancing to support your platform's growth.
Lightning Gateway vs. Traditional Payment Rails
A technical and economic comparison between a custom Lightning Network gateway and legacy payment systems for handling high-volume, low-value transactions.
| Feature | Traditional Payment Rails (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) | Custom Lightning Gateway |
|---|---|---|
Settlement Time | 2-5 business days | Instant (< 2 seconds) |
Transaction Fees | 1.5% - 3.5% + $0.30 | < 0.1% (sub-satoshi) |
Minimum Viable Transaction | $0.50 - $1.00 | $0.00001 (1 satoshi) |
Cross-Border Complexity | High (FX fees, compliance) | Low (borderless by design) |
Chargeback / Fraud Risk | High (30-120 day window) | None (non-reversible finality) |
Development & Integration Time | 2-4 weeks (API) | 4-8 weeks (custom protocol integration) |
Ongoing Operational Cost | High (percentage-based) | Predictable (infrastructure hosting) |
Scalability for Micropayments | Prohibitively expensive | Native, high-throughput design |
Technical Ownership & Control | Vendor-locked, opaque | Fully owned, auditable codebase |
Ideal Use Case | E-commerce, subscriptions | Content streaming, pay-per-use APIs, gaming |
Our Development and Integration Process
A streamlined, four-phase approach designed to deliver a production-ready Lightning Network gateway with enterprise-grade security and minimal time-to-market.
Architecture & Protocol Design
We design a scalable gateway architecture, selecting optimal Lightning implementations (LND, Core Lightning) and defining API specifications for seamless integration with your existing payment stack.
Core Node & Infrastructure Deployment
We provision, secure, and configure your Lightning Network nodes with automated channel management, liquidity provisioning, and 24/7 monitoring for 99.9% uptime.
API & SDK Development
We build a robust REST/WebSocket API and client SDKs (Node.js, Python) for invoice generation, payment streaming, and balance management, enabling rapid frontend integration.
Security Audit & Production Launch
Conduct comprehensive security reviews of node configuration and API endpoints. We manage the production deployment, including failover setup and final performance tuning.
Technology and Protocol Foundation
Our Lightning Network gateway is built on battle-tested protocols and security-first engineering principles, delivering the reliability and performance your business requires.
LND & Core Lightning Implementation
We develop on the two most robust Lightning node implementations—LND for enterprise features and Core Lightning for minimalism—ensuring optimal performance, stability, and future-proofing for your gateway.
Zero-Trust Security Architecture
Every component, from the watchtower service to the API layer, is designed with zero-trust principles. Private keys are secured in HSM or cloud KMS, and all communications are TLS 1.3 encrypted.
Sub-Second Payment Finality
Leverage the Lightning Network's native speed. Our gateway engineering ensures invoice creation, routing, and settlement are optimized for sub-second finality, enabling real-time user experiences.
Multi-Currency & Stablecoin Support
Gateway built to handle Bitcoin (BTC) natively and integrate wrapped assets (wBTC, USDT) via atomic swaps or sidechains, providing flexibility for diverse payment use cases.
Automated Channel Management
Intelligent, automated systems for channel liquidity balancing, fee optimization, and rebalancing ensure high payment success rates and minimal operational overhead for your team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get clear answers on our development process, security, and timelines for your Lightning Network micropayment gateway.
A standard, production-ready Lightning Network micropayment gateway with core features (invoicing, routing, channel management) typically deploys in 2-4 weeks. Complex integrations with existing payment rails, custom liquidity management, or multi-currency support can extend this to 6-8 weeks. We provide a detailed project plan with milestones after the initial technical discovery.
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