Transfero speeds up Bitcoin transactions with Lightspark technology integration

Transfero speeds up Bitcoin transactions with Lightspark technology integration

The partnership between the companies aims to make cryptocurrency payments faster and more accessible for physical and digital commerce

São Paulo February 2025 – In addition to being seen as a store of value, Bitcoin isn’t even widely used for transactions because of the slow confirmation times. The Lightning Network, built on the Bitcoin blockchain,  has resolved that issue. Now, our customers are connected to this fast, cheaper solution through Transfero’s products and solutions in partnership with Lightspark.

By integrating these technologies, paying with Bitcoin in retail becomes faster, similar to the speed of a Pix payment.

The Lightning Network enables instant transactions at reduced costs, overcoming the limitations of traditional Bitcoin transfer methods, which often require long waits for block confirmations on the blockchain. The partnership aims to remove this barrier, making Bitcoin a practical, viable option for everyday transactions, such as physical and online retail purchases.

An example of this speed can already be seen at the Zona Sul supermarket in the Ipanema (RJ) location, where customers can pay with Bitcoin almost instantly, without lengthy wait times and with lower fees. What used to take minutes now happens in seconds, eliminating the need to wait for confirmations on Bitcoin’s leading network.

By leveraging the Lightning Network, consumers have access to a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to traditional crypto payments while still maintaining the security of the blockchain.

“Our partnership with Lightspark will not only accelerate transactions but also help expand the practical and secure use of Bitcoin for our users,” says Márlyson Silva, CEO of Transfero. “We’re taking another important step toward making cryptocurrencies a day-to-day reality in commerce.”

“We’re delighted to see this solution being offered to Transfero customers - more and more people in Brazil will now have access to faster and cheaper payments which is a win for everyone!” Kevin Hurley, Chief Technology Officer, Lightspark

About Transfero

Transfero is a blockchain-based financial solutions company that enables individuals and businesses to connect to the global market through a payments platform, stablecoins, and tokenized financial products. Authorized by the Central Bank to operate as a Payment Institution, the company is headquartered in Crypto Valley (Switzerland) with a presence in Rio de Janeiro and eight other countries. Transfero also issues BRZ, the world’s largest stablecoin that is not pegged to the dollar.

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About Lightspark

The Internet lacks a protocol for money. Lightspark is building the tools and services to make it happen - from Connect to UMA to Spark. Lightspark builds enterprise-ready infrastructure for open payments for the Internet at scale using the Lightning Network. An always-on, low-cost, universal payment network will completely transform how money is moved, enabling businesses and developers to transform existing solutions and build new financial systems, services, and processes accessible to everyone, transcending geographical restraints. Lightspark is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, but serves the world.  

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