Bitcoin & Lightning Payment Infrastructure

Galoy provides enterprise-grade Bitcoin payment processing infrastructure that enables financial institutions to accept, process, and send payments across both onchain Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. The platform combines the secure payment hub capabilities of Bria with production-tested reliability demonstrated by the Blink wallet.

Core Payment Capabilities

Dual Network Support: Seamless payment processing across both onchain Bitcoin and the Lightning Network, providing flexibility for different transaction types and use cases. The platform handles the complexity of managing both networks through a unified interface.

Transaction Batching: Sophisticated batching capabilities for optimizing transaction efficiency and reducing fees. The platform intelligently groups transactions to minimize costs while maintaining security and reliability.

Enterprise Integration: Whether institutions are using the bitcoin network to accept payments, make intra-organization transfers, or provide customers with digital asset accounts, the platform prepares organizations for the payments experience of the future.

Security-Optimized Architecture: Built with enterprise security requirements in mind, implementing best practices for key management, transaction signing, and operational security. The platform is designed to meet the stringent security standards expected by financial institutions.

High Availability: Architected for maximum uptime and reliability, ensuring continuous operation for mission-critical payment infrastructure. The platform can handle enterprise-scale transaction volumes without compromising performance.

Production-Tested Infrastructure

The underlying infrastructure has been running in production since 2020, powering the Blink wallet that serves communities and individuals worldwide for everyday Bitcoin payments. This real-world operational history demonstrates the platform's reliability and scalability under actual transaction volumes.

Use Cases

The platform supports multiple enterprise payment scenarios including customer payment acceptance, internal treasury operations, Bitcoin account services, and Lightning Network micropayments. It serves as the critical bridge connecting traditional banking applications with Bitcoin's payment networks, enabling institutions to offer modern payment capabilities without building complex infrastructure from scratch.

The solution is ideal for banks, fintechs, and financial institutions looking to add Bitcoin payment capabilities to their existing offerings while maintaining enterprise-grade security and reliability standards.