15% of Bitcoin operations in Coinbase are made via lightning network

Data on operations Bitcoin via Lightning Network in Coinbase They mark a milestone in the adoption of rapid and economic payments through climbing solutions.

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• Coinbase full Lightning Network In April 2024 to accelerate payments with Bitcoin.
• To date, 15% of transactions BTC in Coinbase They already use this network.
• The firm also announced today the “Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund”with estimated yields between 4% and 8%.

The adoption of scalability solutions for operations with Bitcoin Continue gaining impulse.

Coinbase, One of the main cryptocurrency exchanges in the United States, announced that 15% of its transactions volume BTC It is already done through Lightning Network.

Lightning Networka layer 2 network, designed to facilitate rapid and low -cost transactions in Bitcoin, It was made up of Coinbase In April 2024. This decision was part of a strategy to optimize the experience of users and make transfers BTC They were more accessible and efficient.

Michael Rihani, product director at Coinbase, commented in an interview for The Block that “Integrating Lightning Network was a key mile. He also added that reaching 15% of transactions via Lightning In less than a year, it demonstrates its usefulness in the real world, also highlighting the collaboration with LighttsPark.

LighttsPark, Company specialized in climbing global payment infrastructure, has been a crucial partner in this process. The firm develops software kits (SDK) and tools that allow developers to integrate more easily Lightning Network In its applications, thus promoting its adoption.

Expansion towards investment products in Bitcoin

In addition to improving transactions, Coinbase It seeks to strengthen its offer of investment products in digital assets. The company announced the launch of the “Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund”planned for May 1, 2025.

This fund is designed to offer users estimated annual returns between 4% and 8% on their holdings of BTC, providing a new way to obtain passive income while maintaining their exposure to Bitcoin.

Although Coinbase He did not detail the specific mechanisms of performance generation, its foray into this type of products reflects a growing trend in the crypto market towards maximization of returns.

The news has been received with interest, given the growing appetite of investors for performance alternatives in a context of volatility in traditional and digital markets.

Market context and position Coinbase

Bitcoin, The largest cryptocurrency for market capitalization, registered a volume of operations of USD $ 31,000 million in the last 24 hours, according to market data.

Coinbase, For its part, it consolidates its position as one of the most relevant exchanges that operate with support in US dollars. During March 2025, the company registered a USD SPOT Volume of USD $ 102,080 million, positioning itself as the second most important commercial platform in the international market.

These factors allow Coinbase Promote innovations such as the adoption of Lightning Network and the launch of new financial products, consolidating its commitment to the growth of the crypto ecosystem and the diversification of services for its customers.

The integration of new payment technologies and the diversification of investment products will be critical factors in the immediate future of Coinbase, particularly given the increase in competition and regulatory evolution in global financial markets.

Written article with the help of an AI content editor, edited by Angel Di Matteo / Diariobitcoin

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