When we speak with leaders at exchanges, neo‑banks, crypto wallets, BTMs, and lending platforms, one question consistently arises:
“If we offer Lightning, will customers actually use it?”
Our answer is a resounding yes, because real-world data shows Lightning isn’t just viable; it’s actively scaling Bitcoin payments across the industry today.
1. Lightning Adoption Is Live, and Growing Fast
Lightning isn’t theoretical. It is in production, and customers are already using it:
- Braiins processes over 1,112 Lightning transactions daily, totaling over 14 BTC—and 35% of their Bitcoin transactions occur on Lightning.
- Geyser hit 41% adoption in year one—and now 98% of BTC transactions use Lightning, with over 75 total Bitcoin sent over lightning network.
- A large enterprise wallet with 1.8 million users has 100% of its Bitcoin transactions on Lightning.
- One major exchange client already processes 30% of transactions on Lightning.
These aren’t edge cases, they’re benchmarks. When Lightning is available, customers adopt it rapidly.
2. Industry Leaders Affirm the Trend
Don’t just trust our customers data. Major players in the crypto space are already embracing Lightning, and seeing incredible results.
- Coinbase elevated Lightning to its #2 option for Bitcoin send/receive.
- Cash App now processes 1 in 4 Bitcoin payments over Lightning, offering speed, cost-savings, and reliability.
- Xapo Bank achieved 23% Lightning adoption within 12 months of launch.
If global leaders are seeing these results, the opportunity is now, for everyone.
3. Adoption Timeline: From Launch to Majority
Our data and industry benchmarks suggest a straightforward adoption curve:
Timeframe of Lightning Adoption
- First year - ~33% of customers
- By 18 months - ~50% - half your base using Lightning
- Within 2 years - Majority (>50%) on Lightning
With compelling UX and clear communication, these numbers are achievable—and profitable.
4. Why Users Choose Lightning
Users migrate to Lightning for compelling reasons:
- Speed: Instant payments, milliseconds to seconds, in contrast with 10-minute confirmation times.
- Low Fees: Transactions cost just pennies or less.
- Scalability: Enables micropayments, remittances, subscriptions, and embedded use cases.
- Superior UX: Comparable to credit card or digital wallet experiences.
In short, Lightning addresses all the key pain points in one powerful layer.
5. Embedding Lightning: Best Practices
To help you deliver seamless Lightning experiences, we've published the Voltage Lightning Design Guide, a resource focused on:
- Intuitive UX flows: One-tap send/receive, QR and invoice support, autopay functionality.
- Smart liquidity management: Auto-top-ups and self-healing channels for uptime assurance.
- Embedded education: Contextual micro-copy and onboarding guidance without disrupting flow.
- Reliability infrastructure: Monitoring dashboards and channel watchtower support.
These best practices help you launch Lightning—and sustain user adoption.
6. Your Competitive Edge: Act Now
Deploying Lightning unlocks immediate advantages:
- Lead the market: Be the first instant Bitcoin payments provider in your region.
- Reduce costs: On‑chain fees are replaced with ultra-low Lightning fees.
- Engage deeper: Lightning transforms users into power users—more transactions, more value.
- Generate new revenue: From micropayments to remittances and subscription models.
If you hesitate, competitors like Coinbase, Cash App, Xapo and others will continue to pull ahead.
7. GTM Support: We’ve Got You Covered
When you integrate Lightning with Voltage, you gain more than infrastructure:
- Access to our GTM Playbook: A proven strategy tool kit we share with enterprise customers to jump-start adoption.
- Design support: Our Lightning Design Guide accelerates seamless product integration.
- Analytics & optimization: We help you measure and iterate to hit those 33%, 50%, and 75%+ adoption milestones.
We’re not just a technology provider, we’re your GTM launch partner.
Conclusion: The Time to Go Lightning Is Now
Lightning is live. It’s fast. It’s frictionless. And users are embracing it, in the tens of thousands, across the globe. With data-backed adoption, seamless user experience, and dedicated GTM support, your organization is poised to lead the next wave of Bitcoin innovation.
Start today:
- Explore our Voltage Lightning Design Guide
- Connect with us to get your GTM Playbook and kickoff Lightning adoption in just weeks.
- Download the Fidelity Digital Assets: 2025 Lightning Report
There is zero incentive to stand on the sidelines, lead the shift to instant, scalable Bitcoin payments. Learn more from our Enterprise Solutions team.
