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.

1. Press ‘Send Bitcoin Through Lightning Invoice,’

Select "Send through invoice" to send sats with an invoice

2. Scan the QR code if using a web wallet on your phone, or paste the invoice sent by the recipient. Once entered press ‘Next’.

Insert LN invoice text or use the QR code to input it

3. Congratulations! you have successful made a payment

A success message is showed when properly sending via an LN Invoice

If there are any difficulties with sending via the LN invoice, please reach out to our community. Our Community

Sending Bitcoin via a Username

1. Press ‘Send Through Lightning Username.’

Select "Send through username" to send sats using a LNURL

2. Enter the recipient’s username, specify the amount of satoshis (sats) you want to send, and click ‘Next’.

Fill out the recipients username and the amount in sats to send

3. Make sure the transaction details are correct, then click 'Confirm'

Confirm transaction details

4. Congratulations! You've completed your transaction!

You have succesfully paid sats via a username

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.