{"id":11840,"date":"2021-11-30T11:37:45","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T10:37:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coincharge.io\/change-lightning-to-bitcoin\/"},"modified":"2024-12-31T16:26:15","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T15:26:15","slug":"change-lightning-to-bitcoin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coincharge.io\/en\/change-lightning-to-bitcoin\/","title":{"rendered":"Change Lightning to Bitcoin"},"content":{"rendered":"
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So you can change Lightning to Bitcoin or pay a Lightning invoice with Bitcoin.<\/h1>\n

You have Lightning balance and want to change it to Bitcoin? Want to pay a Lightning invoice but only own Bitcoin?<\/p>\n

We present the different providers where you can change Lightning to Bitcoin and how you can pay Lightning invoice with Bitcoin.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]To run your own Lightning Node, on-chain Bitcoin is required. These on-chain Bitcoin are then used to open various channels and provide the corresponding liquidity.<\/p>\n

This liquidity is now tied up in the various channels and can be used for receiving and sending Lightning payments.<\/p>\n

Now it may be necessary to have Bitcoin credit again instead of Lightning. Perhaps to change those Bitcoin back into Euros or Dollars or to pay in a store with Bitcoin because Lightning is not yet accepted.<\/p>\n

Likewise, a store or online store may only accept Lightning payments, but you only have Bitcoin.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n

Bitcoin per channel closing<\/h2>\n

One possibility is to simply close some channels again. After closing, the respective channel partners receive the credit again as Bitcoin credit.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n

Pay Bitcoin with Lightning<\/h2>\n

Instead of closing some channels, however, you can also buy bitcoin with your Lightning credit.<\/p>\n

This process is equivalent to changing Lightning credits into Bitcoin credits. This has the advantage that the channels continue to exist.<\/p>\n

This results in my total out-bound liquidity decreasing and my in-bound liquidity increasing accordingly.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n

How do you change from Lightning to Bitcoin?<\/h2>\n

The procedure is almost identical for all providers.<\/p>\n

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  1. Lightning Amount specified to be changed<\/li>\n
  2. Specification of the Bitcoin address to which the Bitcoin are to be credited.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]As these transactions take place via the blockchain, corresponding network fees are incurred. However, these fees would also have been incurred if you had closed your channel.<\/p>\n

    For the service of switching, these switching service providers charge a fee that varies by about 1%, depending on the provider.<\/p>\n

    The respective view then shows what you send and receive in return. The returned amount then includes the respective fees (network fee and exchange fee).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”11822″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n

    Where can you change Lightning to Bitcoin?<\/h2>\n

     <\/p>\n

    There are numerous providers who offer a switch between the different cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n

    Accordingly, the currency pair Lightning => Bitcoin must be selected from the various providers.<\/p>\n

    The main difference is the conditions.<\/p>\n

    We tested with the featured providers how much Bitcoin we get back when we exchange 1,000,000 Sats (=0.01 BTC).<\/p>\n

    The fees were identical.<\/p>\n

    The best known providers are:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]\n

    Boltz<\/h2>\n

    Credit: 994418 Sats (0.01 Bitcoin Lightning = 0.00994418 Bitcoin)<\/p>\n

    Fees: 5,582 Sats<\/p>\n

    Website: https:\/\/boltz.exchange\/<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”14041″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”11818″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”11820″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]\n

    FixedFloat<\/h2>\n

    Credit: 994418 Sats (0.01 Bitcoin Lightning = 0.00994418 Bitcoin)<\/p>\n

    Fee: 5,582 Sats<\/p>\n

    Website: https:\/\/fixedfloat.com\/<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”14043″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]\n

    Sideshift<\/h2>\n

    Credit: 97.164 Sats<\/p>\n

    Website: https:\/\/sideshift.ai\/ln\/btc<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”11824″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”11826″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]\n

    ZigZag<\/h2>\n

    Credit: 74.588 Sats<\/p>\n

    Website: https:\/\/zigzag.io\/#\/<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]PGEgaWQ9ImJpdGNvaW4iPjwvYT4=[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n

    How can I pay a Lightning invoice with Bitcoin?<\/h2>\n

    With the above providers, we have shown how to change Lightning credits to Bitcoin. However, Bitcoin can also be exchanged for Lightning credits at all of these providers.<\/p>\n

    But how do I proceed if a store or online store only accepts Lightning payment and I only have Bitcoin?<\/p>\n

    The simplest solution is to install a Lightning Wallet<\/a>on your smartphone. There are some Lightning-only wallets that use Lightning exclusively. But some Lightning wallets, such as the Blue Wallet<\/a>, have an internal switching function. You can load the Lightning Wallet with Bitcoin funds and then convert it to Lightning funds and pay with Lightning.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]\n

    Lightning Conductor<\/h3>\n

    On Lightning Conductor’s website<\/a>, you can use Bitcoin to pay for a Lightning Invoice. The service is called: BTC -> LN<\/p>\n

    In the Lightning Invoice field the Lightning invoice is copied, which is to be paid with Bitcoin.<\/p>\n

    In the Return BTC Address field, enter your own Bitcoin address to which the Bitcoin will be sent back if the payment does not work.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”12450″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”12452″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]We will then be shown a page with a QR code to which we can make the payment.<\/p>\n

    After we have made the payment, we must click on View Status.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]We get to an overview page, which shows us the respective status of the payment.<\/p>\n

    In addition, the respective status can be displayed. The test transaction performed for our test can be found at: https:\/\/lightningconductor.net\/receipt\/2137<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”12454″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n

    Summary<\/h2>\n

    Closing Lightning Channels is not mandatory if you need Bitcoin.<\/p>\n

    A good alternative is to exchange Lightning Outbound Liquidity for Bitcoin funds.<\/p>\n

    This way, the channels are preserved and you can dispose of the credit. You save the fees for closing a channel.<\/p>\n

    This “saving” is lost, however, as you have to pay a small fee to change.<\/p>\n

    If it was intended that the channel would be reopened at a later date, then network fees would have been incurred again. The sum of the network fees should then be higher than the switching fees.<\/p>\n

    But when choosing the right switching service provider, you should compare in advance, as the fees do vary considerably.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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