Bitrefill Recharge API availabe to Coinbase

Coinbase users got some exciting news this week after Bitrefill announced the integration of their Thor API into the platform. Astonishingly, Bitrefill was able to provide Lightning Network functionality to Coinbase users, before Coinbase, via the Recharge protocol. Now, using the Lightning Network is easier than ever before.

The decision showcases the advancements Bitrefill's Thor Lighting service has made over the last year. The company has diligently pushed Lightning Network adoption forward via these innovative concepts. Thanks to this latest maneuver, Coinbase users can become familiar with the advantages of using the Lighting Network.

Send and Receive Payments via Recharge

The Recharge API allows users to send and receive Lightning Network invoices directly from their Coinbase wallet. Notably, invoices received can be paid directly from your Coinbase account with just a click of the confirmation button. Additionally, users can use Bitcoin top-off Lightning channels directly from their Coinbase wallet.

Thor API – Recharge

Bitrefill's Thor API provides any web-connected platform, app, or business direct access to the company's Lightning Network channels. This strategy eliminates the learning curve experienced by previous Lightning Network users. Also, it increases security as Bitrefill's Lightning Network channels are reliable and well-connected throughout the network.

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Bitrefill maintains these channels for as long as there is payment activity ongoing. When a channel doesn’t see activity for more than thirty days, it‘s automatically closed. Also, the firm offers an even faster alternative called Turbo Channels.

Recharge Turbo channels

Turbo Channels differ from traditional channels in that they are pre-loaded with spendable Bitcoin. This saves you the time of topping-off a channel to start a transaction. Traditionally, Lightning Network channels require a user to load the channel with enough Bitcoin to cover the total amount of transactions occurring.

UX is King

Bitrefill just simplified this procedure considerably with their API. This strategy falls in line with a shift in the overall development of the Lightning Network since the start of the year. Now, developers focus heavily on the UX, rather than just the stability and functionalities of the network.

Stability is Up

This change in development occurred as the Lightning Network is now more stable than ever. A recent report places the network's capacity at just over $11 million. This trend is set to expand as the network continues to see further integration across the market.

Coinbase

Coinbase is the largest exchange in North America. Consequently, this integration is seen by many as a major step forward towards large scale Lightning Network adoption. Currently, Coinbase operates in 190 countries globally and has over 11.7 active users globally.

Bitrefill

Bitrefill entered the market in 2014 with the goal of providing Bitcoin users with access to major cellular retailers. The company first provided users the ability to top-off their prepaid mobile accounts using Bitcoin. From there, the firm expanded into gift cards. Basically, you can shop at any of your favorite retailers including Amazon with Bitcoin, via this platform.

Innovative Minds

Today, Bitrefill is a major player in the Lightning Network space. The company continues to unveil new and exciting updates for LN-users. You can expect this trend to continue as the Lightning Network gets further exposure to the mainstream.