Powered by Lightspark: 15% of Bitcoin Transactions on Coinbase Now Move on Lightning Rails
In just under a year, a powerful transformation has quietly taken hold beneath the surface of one of the world’s most trusted crypto platforms. Today, we’re proud to announce a significant milestone: 15% of all Bitcoin transactions on Coinbase now move on Lightning rails—via Lightspark.
Faster. Cheaper. Global. This is what the future of Bitcoin payments looks like.
The Journey
On April 3, 2024, Coinbase announced the integration of the Lightning Network. Four weeks later, it went live. Since then, adoption hasn’t just been steady—it’s been significant. In less than a year, Lightning has evolved from an exciting infrastructure experiment to a core part of how Bitcoin moves on one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world.
Why It Matters.
The promise of Lightning is simple—but transformative:
- Near-instant Bitcoin transfers
- Ultra-low fees
- Seamless, global reach
All are embedded natively into the Coinbase experience—no toggles or technical friction, just real utility at Internet scale, powered by Lightspark. At the heart of this integration is Lightspark’s enterprise-grade Lightning infrastructure, designed to bring scalability, speed, and reliability to Bitcoin. It’s a critical building block in a much larger vision: the Money Grid—a fast, open, programmable foundation for global value exchange.
Coinbase saw the opportunity to lead. We helped make it real. Together, we’re showing the world that Lightning isn’t theoretical anymore—it’s operational, trusted, and moving real volume at scale.
Bitcoin is surging back into the spotlight. But it’s no longer just a store of value. It’s a utility. This milestone proves it: If you’re using Coinbase, Lightning gives you fast, cheap payments. If you’re building in this space, the message is clear—Lightning is scaling. Fast. The next chapter in Bitcoin’s journey is about real-world usage.
