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Pay-Per-Use API Gateway on Lightning
We build API gateways that authenticate and meter requests, charging pay-per-use fees via Lightning Network micropayments before granting access to your backend services.
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CORE INFRASTRUCTURE
Smart Contract Development
Secure, audited smart contracts that power your Web3 product's core logic.
- End-to-End Development: From specification and
Solidity 0.8+coding to deployment and verification. - Security Audits: Internal reviews and integration with leading third-party auditors like OpenZeppelin and CertiK.
- Upgradeable Patterns: Implementation of
UUPSor Transparent Proxy patterns for future-proof, non-breaking updates. - Gas Efficiency: Optimized code to reduce user transaction costs by up to 40% versus unaudited implementations.
Deliver a secure, audited, and maintainable smart contract foundation in as little as 4 weeks.
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PAY-PER-USE INFRASTRUCTURE
Core Features of Our Lightning API Gateway
Our Lightning Network API Gateway provides enterprise-grade, metered infrastructure that scales with your transaction volume, eliminating upfront costs and infrastructure overhead.
01
True Pay-Per-Use Billing
Pay only for the Lightning transactions you process, with no monthly commitments or node management fees. Real-time usage dashboards and predictable per-satoshi pricing.
$0
Setup Fee
Per Satoshi
Billing Granularity
02
Enterprise Uptime & Reliability
Multi-region, redundant node infrastructure with automatic failover. Guaranteed 99.9% uptime SLA for payment routing and channel management, backed by contractual agreements.
99.9%
Uptime SLA
< 100ms
P99 Latency
04
Automated Liquidity & Channel Management
We handle inbound/outbound liquidity provisioning, channel rebalancing, and fee optimization. Automatic scaling based on your transaction patterns and volume forecasts.
Auto-Scaling
Liquidity
24/7
Monitoring
05
Enterprise Security & Compliance
SOC 2 Type II compliant infrastructure with encrypted data at rest and in transit. Regular security audits, dedicated VPCs, and role-based access control (RBAC) for your team.
SOC 2
Compliance
VPC & RBAC
Security Controls
06
Real-Time Analytics & Webhooks
Monitor transaction success rates, fee expenditure, and network health via dashboards. Instant payment notifications via configurable webhooks for seamless backend integration.
Real-Time
Analytics
Configurable
Webhook Events
benefits
TANGIBLE RESULTS
Business Outcomes for Your Platform
Our Pay-Per-Use Lightning API Gateway delivers measurable infrastructure advantages, directly impacting your bottom line and accelerating your go-to-market strategy.
01
Predictable & Scalable Costs
Eliminate fixed monthly fees. Pay only for the transactions you process, aligning costs directly with platform usage and revenue. Scale from zero to millions of users without infrastructure over-provisioning.
0
Fixed Monthly Fee
> 60%
Cost Reduction vs Fixed Plans
02
Enterprise-Grade Reliability
Deploy with confidence on a globally distributed, multi-node gateway. Built-in redundancy and automatic failover ensure your payment rails are always operational, backed by a formal SLA.
99.9%
Uptime SLA
< 100ms
P95 Latency
03
Rapid Integration & Launch
Go live in days, not months. Our comprehensive REST APIs, WebSocket streams, and SDKs for Node.js & Python integrate seamlessly with your existing stack, abstracting Lightning Network complexity.
< 1 week
Average Integration
5+
Client SDKs
The Infrastructure Decision Matrix
Build vs. Buy: Implementing Pay-Per-Use API Access
A detailed comparison of the costs, risks, and time required to build a Lightning Network pay-per-use API gateway in-house versus using Chainscore's managed service.
| Factor | Build In-House | Chainscore Managed Service |
|---|---|---|
Time to Market (Initial Launch) | 6-12 months | 2-4 weeks |
Core Development Cost (Engineering) | $150K - $400K+ | $0 |
Security Audit & Penetration Testing | $30K - $100K (External) | Included |
Ongoing Infrastructure & Node Ops | $5K - $15K / month | Usage-based, starts at ~$500/month |
Protocol Expertise Required | High (Lightning, L402, LSATs) | None - We manage complexity |
SLA for Uptime & Performance | Your responsibility (0% SLA) | 99.9% Uptime SLA |
Feature Updates & Protocol Upgrades | Your team's ongoing cost | Included & automatic |
Support & Incident Response | Internal on-call rotation | 24/7 Engineering Support |
Total First-Year Cost (Estimate) | $240K - $700K+ | $20K - $50K |
Key Risk Profile | High (Security flaws, scaling issues, talent retention) | Low (Audited, battle-tested, scaled for you) |
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TRANSPARENT & PREDICTABLE
Our Delivery Process: From Specification to Production
We deliver your custom Lightning Network API gateway with a clear, milestone-driven process. Get from concept to production in weeks, not months, with zero infrastructure overhead.
01
1. Discovery & Architecture
We conduct a technical deep-dive to define your exact API endpoints, rate limits, and billing logic. We deliver a comprehensive technical specification document and system architecture diagram for your review.
1-2 weeks
Timeline
100%
Spec Locked
02
2. Core Gateway Development
Our engineers build your secure, multi-tenant API gateway on proven infrastructure. Includes LND/c-lightning node integration, JWT-based authentication, and a real-time usage metering engine.
2-3 weeks
Timeline
Solana Pay
Payment Rails
03
3. Security Hardening & Audit
Every gateway undergoes rigorous internal security review focusing on payment channel logic, API key management, and denial-of-wallet protections. We provide a security attestation report.
1 week
Timeline
Zero Critical
Vulnerability Target
04
4. Staging & Client Integration
We deploy your gateway to a staging environment and provide client SDKs (JS/Python) and comprehensive API documentation. We support your team through integration testing.
1 week
Timeline
Full Support
Developer Onboarding
05
5. Production Deployment & SLA
We manage the production deployment on scalable cloud infrastructure with automated monitoring. Your service is backed by a 99.9% uptime SLA and 24/7 incident response.
99.9%
Uptime SLA
< 5 min
P99 Latency
06
6. Ongoing Management & Scaling
We handle all node maintenance, liquidity management, and infrastructure scaling. You receive monthly usage & revenue reports and priority access to new Lightning protocol upgrades.
24/7
Monitoring
Auto-scale
Infrastructure
security
CORE SERVICE
Smart Contract Development
Secure, production-ready smart contracts built for scale and compliance.
We architect and deploy custom smart contracts that form the backbone of your Web3 application. Our development process ensures security-first design, gas optimization, and regulatory compliance from day one.
Deploy a battle-tested MVP in as little as 2 weeks with our proven development framework.
Our full-cycle development includes:
- Custom Logic: Tailored
Solidity/Rustcontracts for DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and RWA. - Security Audits: Integration with top firms like CertiK and OpenZeppelin before mainnet deployment.
- Gas Optimization: Code reviews targeting 30-50% reduction in transaction costs.
- Upgradeability: Implementation of secure proxy patterns (
TransparentProxy,UUPS) for future-proofing.
We provide end-to-end ownership: from initial architecture and development through to deployment, verification on Etherscan/Solscan, and ongoing maintenance. Our contracts are built to handle high-frequency transactions and integrate seamlessly with your existing frontend and backend systems.
Pay-Per-Use API Gateway
Frequently Asked Questions
Get clear answers on how our Lightning Network API Gateway accelerates your development while controlling costs.
You are billed only for the API calls you make. We charge per successful request (HTTP 200) to our Lightning node endpoints, with no monthly minimums or infrastructure commitments. Detailed usage analytics and cost forecasts are available in your dashboard. This model is ideal for startups to scale costs directly with user adoption.
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Protocols Shipped
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