Saving sats with the Lightning Network
How to send sats on the Lightning Network
We'll walk through the process of sending Bitcoin using the Lightning Network on the Bitmask wallet.
Sending Sats Via the Lightning Network
When sending Bitcoin through the Lightning Network (LN), you have two options: whether to send using an invoice or using a username
Sending Bitcoin through Lightning Network Invoices
To send Bitcoin through LN invoice, the recipient should create and send you details of invoice.
Press ‘Send Bitcoin Through Lightning Invoice,’
Scan the QR code if using a web wallet on your phone, or paste the invoice sent by the recipient. Once entered press ‘Next’.
Congratulations! you have successful made a payment
If there are any difficulties with sending via the LN invoice, please reach out to our community. Our Community
Sending Bitcoin via a Username
Press ‘Send Through Lightning Username.’
Enter the recipient’s username, specify the amount of satoshis (sats) you want to send, and click ‘Next’.
Make sure the transaction details are correct, then click 'Confirm'
Congratulations! You've completed your transaction!
Receiving Sats on the LN
Conclusion
That's it! You've now learned how to send Bitcoin on the Lightning Network using the Bitmask wallet. The Lightning Network offers a fast, affordable, and scalable way to send Bitcoin, making it perfect for everyday transactions like buying coffee from your favorite café or tipping content creators online.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to the friendly Bitmask community.
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