Bitcoin Lightning Network payments with STRK—now live on Starknet via Braavos

Braavos Wallet now allows users to make Bitcoin Lightning Network payments using STRK, Starknet’s native token—without needing to hold BTC or operate separate Lightning wallets. This development bridges Bitcoin’s fast payment infrastructure with Ethereum’s Layer-2 scalability. Starknet is positioning itself as Bitcoin’s execution layer, enabling secure, low-cost, and efficient real-world transactions powered by crypto interoperability.

Key Ideas

Frictionless Lightning Payments: Users can pay Lightning-enabled merchants directly with STRK via Braavos, eliminating setup complexity and asset conversion.
Cross-Ecosystem Utility: Starknet extends Bitcoin’s utility by acting as its execution layer, integrating Ethereum scalability with Bitcoin’s global reach.

Applications may integrate STRK-based Lightning payments into e-commerce or content platforms to unlock frictionless microtransactions. Similarly success could be achieved by creating IoT-based or streaming services with pay-per-use models powered by Braavos wallet and Starknet infrastructure.