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Lightning Network Micropayment Gateway Development

We build custom Lightning Network gateways enabling your business to accept high-volume, low-fee Bitcoin micropayments for digital goods, content, and services with instant settlement.
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CORE SERVICE

Smart Contract Development

Secure, audited smart contracts built for performance and compliance.

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.

  • Custom Development: From ERC-20 tokens and ERC-721 NFTs 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.

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ENTERPRISE-GRADE INFRASTRUCTURE

Core Gateway Capabilities We Deliver

We build production-ready Lightning Network gateways that handle real volume, with security and reliability engineered for your business.

01

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.

< 1 sec
Settlement Time
10k+ TPS
Peak Capacity
02

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.

99.9%
Uptime SLA
< 5 min
Issue Response
03

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.

3-of-5
Sig Schemes
SOC 2
Compliance
05

Real-Time Analytics & Reporting

Dashboard for monitoring transaction volume, fee revenue, channel health, and user activity. Exportable reports for reconciliation and business intelligence.

Real-time
Data Latency
100%
Audit Trail
06

Compliance & KYT Integration

Built-in tools for transaction monitoring (KYT) and sanctions screening. Configurable rules engine to flag suspicious activity and generate compliance reports.

AML/CFT
Frameworks
Chainalysis
Partner Integrations
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DELIVERABLES

Business Outcomes for Your Platform

Our Lightning Network gateway development translates directly into measurable platform growth, user engagement, and operational efficiency.

01

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.

< 1 sec
Settlement Time
~1 sat
Avg. Fee
02

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.

99.9%
Uptime SLA
24/7
Monitoring
03

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.

2-4 weeks
Integration Time
LNURL
Protocol Support
04

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.

1M+
Tx/Day Capacity
Auto-Scale
Liquidity
Why Modern Businesses Are Switching

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.

FeatureTraditional 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

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PROVEN METHODOLOGY

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.

01

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.

2-3 weeks
Design Phase
3+ Protocols
Evaluated
02

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.

99.9%
Uptime SLA
< 48 hours
Node Setup
03

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.

< 100ms
API Latency
Full Docs
Included
04

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.

Zero Critical
Audit Findings
1-2 days
Go-Live Support
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ENTERPRISE-GRADE INFRASTRUCTURE

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.

01

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.

2+ Years
Node Operation
99.5%
Channel Uptime
02

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.

SOC 2
Compliance
HSM/KMS
Key Storage
03

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.

< 1 sec
Settlement
10k+ TPS
Capacity
04

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.

BTC
Native
wBTC/USDT
Stable Assets
05

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.

> 99%
Success Rate
Auto
Rebalancing
Lightning Network Development

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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today.

Our experts will offer a free quote and a 30min call to discuss your project.

NDA Protected
24h Response
Directly to Engineering Team
10+
Protocols Shipped
$20M+
TVL Overall
NDA Protected Directly to Engineering Team