Braiins Milestone: Over 1,000 Daily Payouts on Lightning Network
Bitcoin mining pool Braiins has reached a major milestone by processing more than 1,000 daily payouts on the Lightning Network. This achievement demonstrates the network's ability to enable instant, low-cost transactions at scale for the mining sector. Miners now have access to immediate payouts of their earnings rather than relying on slower, more expensive on-chain settlement.
Since first introducing Lightning payouts in February 2024 through a partnership with payments platform Voltage, Braiins has experienced consistent double-digit monthly growth in Lightning transactions. From mid-2024 into early 2025, the pool averaged nearly 20% month-over-month increase in Lightning payout volumes.
Lightning Payouts Deliver Instant Settlement for Miners
Traditional Bitcoin on-chain transactions require waiting for block confirmations and can be costly during network congestion. By leveraging the Lightning Network, Braiins miners receive instant, frictionless payouts every day. Braiins CEO Eli Nagar stated, “Lightning payouts have completely changed the way miners receive their earnings. Rather than waiting for on-chain transactions, our miners are now getting instant, frictionless payouts every single day.”
The ease and efficiency of instant payouts have been particularly well-received by small and medium-sized mining operators, who need faster access to capital to reinvest in their operations.
Industry Reactions and Future Outlook
Voltage CEO Graham Krizek commented, “This milestone demonstrates how Lightning enables real-world, high-volume transactions at an unprecedented scale.” As more mining pools adopt Lightning for payouts, the broader Bitcoin ecosystem stands to benefit through reduced congestion, lower transaction fees, and faster settlement times. Braiins' success provides a blueprint for a more seamless and efficient financial infrastructure supporting Bitcoin miners globally, and Lightning adoption is expected to accelerate further in the coming months.