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Compliant Lightning Node Solutions for Regulated Entities
Deploy and manage enterprise-grade Lightning Network nodes with built-in transaction monitoring, AML/KYC tooling, and comprehensive audit trails. Designed for financial institutions, exchanges, and custodians.
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CORE SERVICE
Smart Contract Development
Secure, production-ready smart contracts built for high-value applications.
From token launches to complex DeFi protocols, we deliver contracts that are battle-tested and ready for mainnet.
- Security Audits: Every contract undergoes rigorous review using
SlitherandMythX, with optional third-party audits from firms likeCertiKorQuantstamp. - Protocol Expertise: Deep experience with
ERC-20,ERC-721,ERC-1155, and custom standards for DeFi, NFTs, and DAOs. - Full Lifecycle Support: We handle development, testing (
Hardhat/Foundry), deployment, and ongoing maintenance with 99.9% uptime SLAs.
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ENTERPRISE-GRADE INFRASTRUCTURE
Core Features of Our Compliant Lightning Node Solution
Our solution is engineered for regulated entities, delivering the speed of the Lightning Network with the governance, security, and reporting frameworks your compliance team requires.
01
Regulatory-First Architecture
Pre-configured with AML/KYC transaction monitoring, automated reporting, and whitelist controls. Built to meet the operational standards of financial institutions and fintechs.
SOC 2 Type II
Compliance Framework
Real-time
Transaction Screening
02
Multi-Jurisdiction Node Deployment
Deploy geographically distributed, sovereign nodes to meet data residency laws (GDPR, etc.) and ensure low-latency routing. We manage the legal and technical complexity.
5+ Regions
Available
< 50ms
Regional Latency
03
Enterprise-Grade Uptime & Monitoring
Guaranteed 99.9% SLA with 24/7 health monitoring, automated failover, and detailed performance dashboards. Get the reliability your treasury operations demand.
99.9%
Uptime SLA
< 60 sec
Failover Time
04
Custom Liquidity Management
Optimize channel balances and routing fees with automated rebalancing algorithms. We configure liquidity strategies tailored to your payment flow volumes and patterns.
> 99%
Payment Success Rate
Automated
Rebalancing
05
Comprehensive Audit Trail
Every on-chain and off-chain transaction is logged, tagged, and stored in an immutable ledger. Simplifies internal audits and regulatory examinations.
Immutable
Log Storage
Custom Tags
Per Transaction
06
Dedicated Technical Account Management
Get a direct line to our infrastructure engineers. We provide architecture reviews, incident response, and strategic planning—not just a support ticket queue.
< 15 min
P1 Response SLA
Expert Led
Quarterly Reviews
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GUARANTEED RESULTS
Business Outcomes for Your Organization
Our compliant Lightning Node solutions deliver measurable infrastructure improvements for regulated entities, from accelerated transaction processing to demonstrable regulatory adherence.
01
Regulatory & Audit Readiness
Deploy Lightning nodes with built-in compliance tooling. We provide transaction monitoring, KYC/AML flagging, and detailed audit trails for financial regulators and internal compliance teams.
24/7
Monitoring
Full Audit Trail
Compliance
02
Enterprise-Grade Reliability
Achieve financial network uptime with our managed infrastructure. We guarantee node availability with automated failover, multi-cloud redundancy, and proactive health monitoring.
99.9%
Uptime SLA
< 5 min
RTO
03
Accelerated Time-to-Market
Launch compliant Bitcoin payment rails in weeks, not months. Our pre-configured, audited node stacks eliminate the complexity of in-house development and compliance integration.
< 4 weeks
Deployment
Pre-Audited
Stack
04
Cost-Efficient Scaling
Replace unpredictable capital expenditure with a predictable operational model. Our managed service scales with your transaction volume, eliminating the overhead of dedicated DevOps teams.
Predictable OPEX
Pricing
Zero DevOps
Overhead
05
Enhanced Security Posture
Leverage institutional-grade security practices. Our nodes are deployed with hardware security modules (HSMs), multi-sig key management, and are regularly penetration tested.
HSM-Backed
Key Security
Pen-Tested
Infrastructure
06
Strategic Liquidity Management
Optimize capital efficiency on the Lightning Network. We implement automated channel rebalancing, liquidity analytics, and routing optimization to maximize throughput and minimize fees.
Auto-Rebalancing
Channels
Fee Optimization
Routing
Infrastructure Decision Analysis
Build vs. Buy: Managing Compliance on the Lightning Network
A detailed comparison of the total cost, risk, and operational burden of building a compliant Lightning node stack in-house versus partnering with Chainscore Labs.
| Compliance & Infrastructure Factor | Build In-House | Chainscore Managed Solution |
|---|---|---|
Time to Initial Compliance | 6-12+ months | 4-8 weeks |
Initial Development Cost | $150K - $400K+ | From $75K |
Annual Maintenance & Ops Cost | $80K - $200K | Included in SLA |
Regulatory Expertise Required | Hire & retain specialists | Provided by our team |
Node & Channel Monitoring | Custom build required | Real-time dashboard included |
Transaction Screening (AML/CFT) | Integrate 3rd-party API | Integrated with Chainalysis & Elliptic |
Audit-Ready Reporting | Manual process | Automated, on-demand exports |
Uptime & Performance SLA | Your responsibility | 99.9% Guarantee |
Security & Key Management Risk | High (self-managed) | Low (enterprise custody options) |
Total 3-Year Cost of Ownership | $390K - $1.2M+ | $225K - $450K |
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A STRUCTURED APPROACH
Our Implementation & Management Process
We deliver a turnkey Lightning Node solution with a clear, phased process designed for regulatory compliance and operational excellence. From initial architecture to 24/7 monitoring, our managed service ensures reliability and security.
01
Compliance-First Architecture Review
We begin with a deep-dive analysis of your regulatory requirements (MiCA, Travel Rule, AML) to architect a node configuration that embeds compliance controls from the ground up. This includes transaction monitoring hooks, reporting interfaces, and segregated fund management.
100%
Regulatory Gap Analysis
2-3 days
Initial Design Phase
02
Secure, Air-Gapped Deployment
Our team handles the full deployment lifecycle using hardware security modules (HSMs) and air-gapped signing procedures. We provision infrastructure on AWS/GCP with dedicated VPCs, configure LND or Core Lightning, and establish secure peer connections.
HSM-Based
Key Management
< 10 days
Production Deployment
03
Automated Liquidity & Channel Management
We implement automated strategies for channel balancing, inbound liquidity provisioning, and fee optimization to ensure high routing success rates and cost efficiency, all managed via our proprietary dashboard.
> 99%
Payment Success Rate
24/7
Automated Rebalancing
04
24/7 Monitoring & Incident Response
Gain peace of mind with enterprise-grade monitoring, alerting, and a guaranteed SLA. Our team provides real-time health dashboards, automated failover procedures, and direct access to on-call engineers for critical incidents.
99.95%
Uptime SLA
< 15 min
Response Time SLA
05
Compliance Reporting & Audit Trail
We generate detailed, exportable reports for transaction history, channel activity, and fee income, formatted for internal audits and regulatory submissions. All node activity is logged to an immutable, timestamped ledger.
Automated
Report Generation
FATF Travel Rule
Data Format Support
06
Continuous Optimization & Upgrades
Our service includes proactive protocol upgrades, security patch management, and performance tuning. We continuously analyze network metrics to recommend and implement optimizations for cost, speed, and reliability.
Quarterly
Strategy Reviews
Zero-Downtime
Upgrade Protocol
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FULL-STACK INFRASTRUCTURE
Custom Blockchain Development
End-to-end blockchain infrastructure tailored for your product's specific scalability, security, and performance needs.
We build and deploy custom Layer 1, Layer 2, and app-chain solutions from the ground up. Our architecture is designed for your specific transaction volume and use case, not a one-size-fits-all framework.
- High-Throughput Consensus: Custom
Tendermint,Substrate, orAvalancheimplementations for 10,000+ TPS. - Modular Design: Isolate execution, settlement, and data availability layers for future upgrades.
- Gas Optimization: Protocol-level fee structures and predictable cost models.
Deploy a production-ready, custom blockchain in 8-12 weeks, not quarters.
Our development includes full validator set orchestration, cross-chain bridge integration, and comprehensive node tooling. We ensure 99.9% uptime SLA from day one with built-in monitoring for block production, peer connectivity, and mempool health.
Compliant Lightning Node Solutions
Frequently Asked Questions
Get clear answers on deployment, security, compliance, and support for our enterprise-grade Lightning Network infrastructure.
A Compliant Lightning Node is a Lightning Network node specifically engineered to meet the regulatory requirements of financial institutions, exchanges, and fintechs. Standard nodes lack the controls for AML/KYC, transaction monitoring, and audit trails. Our solution provides enterprise-grade security, real-time compliance reporting, and full transaction visibility, enabling you to leverage fast, low-cost Bitcoin payments while adhering to financial regulations like Travel Rule and BSA.
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Protocols Shipped
$20M+
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