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Introduction to Lightning Enable

Lightning Enable is non-custodial enterprise enablement software that allows platforms to expose Bitcoin Lightning payments without touching funds, custody, or settlement.

OpenNode KYC Required

Before accepting payments, you must complete KYC verification with OpenNode. Lightning Enable acts as middleware between your platform and OpenNode - we never touch your funds. Learn more about OpenNode setup.

What Lightning Enable Is​

Lightning Enable is infrastructure software that enables your platform to integrate Bitcoin Lightning payments while:

  • Never touching customer funds - All payments flow directly to your OpenNode account
  • Avoiding money transmission regulations - You're not a financial institution
  • Maintaining complete control - Your OpenNode keys, your settlement, your custody

What Lightning Enable Is NOT​

We are explicitly NOT:

  • A payment processor
  • A custodian of funds
  • A money transmitter
  • A financial institution

Core Architecture​

+---------------+      +------------------+      +--------------+
|    Your       |      |  Lightning       |      |   OpenNode   |
|  Application  |----->|    Enable        |----->|  (Your API)  |
|               |      |   (Middleware)   |      |              |
+---------------+      +------------------+      +--------------+
                               |
                               v
                       +------------------+
                       |  Your Database   |
                       |  (Invoice Data)  |
                       +------------------+
  1. You bring your own OpenNode API key (Bring Your Own API Key - BYOA)
  2. Lightning Enable forwards requests to OpenNode on your behalf
  3. OpenNode processes payments and handles all custody/settlement
  4. Webhooks notify you when payment status changes
  5. You fulfill orders based on payment confirmations

Core Principles​

These are architectural invariants that define Lightning Enable:

PrincipleDescription
No custody of fundsWe never hold or control merchant or customer funds
No control of private keysWe never generate, store, or access Bitcoin keys
No unilateral payment controlWe cannot stop, delay, or route payments
All compliance with OpenNodeKYC, money transmission, liquidity, settlement
Subscription revenue onlyWe never charge per-transaction fees

Three Products​

Lightning Enable offers three products to fit different use cases:

1. Standalone API​

A REST API for any platform that needs Lightning payment integration.

Best for: Custom applications, SaaS platforms, marketplaces

Learn more about Standalone API

2. Kentico Commerce Integration​

A complete payment gateway plugin for Xperience by Kentico e-commerce sites.

Best for: Kentico-based e-commerce stores

Learn more about Kentico Commerce

3. L402 Microtransactions​

Pay-per-request API monetization using the L402 protocol.

Best for: API providers, content creators, AI services

Learn more about L402

Pricing​

Lightning Enable uses product-based pricing (NOT transaction-based):

ProductMonthlyBest For
Standalone API$199Any platform needing Lightning integration
Kentico Commerce$249Xperience by Kentico e-commerce sites
L402 Microtransactions$299API monetization with pay-per-request

No per-transaction fees from us. OpenNode charges 1% per transaction for payment processing.

View pricing details →

Next Steps​

Ready to get started?

  1. Prerequisites - What you need before starting
  2. Quick Start Guide - Get up and running in 10 minutes
  3. OpenNode Setup - Configure your OpenNode account

Getting Help​