How to Deposit or Withdraw via Lightning Network on OKX

Use Lightning Network for efficient, low-fee Bitcoin trading

In early 2021, OKX added Lightning Network functionality. The Lightning Network is used for deposits and withdrawals, providing customers with a cheaper and more efficient BTC trading experience. Meanwhile, Antoine Riard, who is dedicated to Lightning Network development, was awarded the OKX Bitcoin Developer Grant and will safeguard OKX's Lightning Network.

What is the Lightning Network and how does it work?

The Lightning Network is a Layer 2 protocol designed to address Bitcoin's low scalability. Currently, Bitcoin can only process seven transactions per second (7 TPS), while the Lightning Network can process thousands of transactions per second, with the potential to grow to one million TPS in the future.

The Lightning Network has higher TPS because it operates off-chain. Off-chain has faster transaction speeds than on-chain, and the Lightning Network utilizes this characteristic by conducting transactions off-chain first, then adding them to the chain.

The Lightning Network was built for efficiency and low fees, making it ideal for small payments. Currently, on-chain transactions on Bitcoin are relatively slow and expensive, with average transaction fees of around $14 in late February. The average confirmation time for on-chain Bitcoin transactions is about 10 minutes. However, in practice, a transaction often needs to queue waiting for other transactions to be confirmed first, so the wait time can be as long as an hour.

In contrast, BTC transactions via Lightning Network can be confirmed in just a few seconds, with average fees of less than $0.01.

After OKX added Lightning Network, the minimum deposit/withdrawal limit was reduced from 0.001 BTC (approximately $55) to 0.000001 BTC (approximately $0.05), improving convenience and accessibility. The Lightning Network is designed to facilitate small transactions, so the maximum single transaction limit using Lightning Network is 0.05 BTC (approximately $2,750), and each user's daily cumulative maximum transaction limit is 0.5 BTC (approximately $27,500).

How to use Lightning Network on OKX

This tutorial provides specific steps for using the Lightning Network.

How to deposit with Lightning Network?

1. Log in to OKX and complete identity verification.

2. Click "Asset Management" in the upper right corner of the OKX website, select "Deposit" from the dropdown menu, or click "Assets" in the bottom right corner of the APP, click "Deposit", or you can also click "Deposit" directly on the homepage.

3. Select "BTC" as the deposit currency, and select "Lightning Network" (闪电网络) as the deposit method.

4. Select the account to deposit into, and enter the amount of BTC to deposit. On OKX, the recommended amount range for Lightning Network deposits is 0.000001-0.1 BTC.

5. Click "Create Invoice" to generate a Lightning Network invoice (Note: The Lightning Network invoice must be generated before the transaction is completed).

6. Paste the Lightning Network invoice into the wallet or exchange you are withdrawing from.

At this point, you have completed the deposit process.

How to withdraw with Lightning Network?

1. Generate a Lightning Network invoice on the platform or wallet receiving BTC.

2. Click "Asset Management" in the upper right corner of the OKX website, select "Withdrawal" from the dropdown menu, or click "Assets" in the bottom right corner of the APP, then click "Withdrawal".

3. Select "BTC" as the withdrawal currency, and select "Lightning Network" (闪电网络) as the withdrawal method.

4. Enter the Lightning Network invoice address generated by the deposit wallet.

5. Confirm the withdrawal amount and miner fee, click "Submit" to complete the withdrawal.

Save time and money, try Lightning Network now! Deposit address: Deposit

You can also find public information about OKX's Lightning Network nodes at the following URL:

https://1ml.com/node/0294ac3e099def03c12a37e30fe5364b1223fd60069869142ef96580c8439c2e0a

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