Unlock the power of the Lightning Network quickly and reliably with the hosted GraphQL API built on reliable open source infrastructure from Galoy. Enable onchain and Layer two Lightning payments denominated in bitcoin or USD in just minutes!
Lightning payments give the power of low-cost instant settlement to every business in the world. With the Blink API you can quickly enable Lightning and onchain payments for your business to unlock:
Instant transactions: No waiting for funds to arrive
Final settlement: No more chargebacks
Reduce costs: Save 2-5% vs. credit cards
Micropayments: Transactions as small as a satoshi
Interoperability: permissionless payment network
Future-proof your Bitcoin integrations
Why the Blink API?
Choose Blink when you want reliability and scalability at a low cost. Blink (formerly Bitcoin Beach Wallet) has been running in production for more than three years and is built on highly available open source infrastructure from Galoy. Seamlessly switch to hosting on your own infrastructure when you're ready.
Bitcoin-only: Laser-focused on Bitcoin applications
The potential applications of the Blink API are vast. You can leverage it to initiate your project, streamline existing processes, or integrate new features seamlessly. Several projects have already begun utilizing it, including Alby, K1,BTCPay, and Lamassu.
Blink is built on the Galoy open source bitcoin banking stack. When you're ready, you can host the API on your own terms and seamlessly transition everything to your own infrastucture.
