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LNbank and PodServer
Use Cases for BTCPay Server Plugins
BTCPay Server Day Baltic Honeybadger 2022, Riga
Extending BTCPay Server is fun!
- Build on top of the existing infrastructure
- Solve non-core use cases
- Iterate quickly
What is LNbank?
Custodial Lightning wallets on top of the BTCPay Lightning node.
Similar to LNbits and LNDhub, but BTCPay-native.
Use cases
- Third-party hosts can grant Lightning access in custodial mode.
- "Uncle Jim" mode: Lightning wallets for your friends and family.
- Better accounting with separate LNbank wallets per store.
- Share wallet access between multiple users with different access levels.
LNbank Demo
Caveat and Risk Mitigation
The server admin acts as custodian, be aware of that trust relationship.
- Keep only small amount in the LNbank wallets.
- Regularly transfer funds to a Lightning node or account owned by yourself.
- Switch to your own BTCPay Server once you start receiving larger payments.
Features and Compatibility
Next Release #twoweeks
- LNURL-Pay and Lightning Address support
- Shared wallet access, supporting different access levels
- LNDhub-compatible API, wallets are usable with BlueWallet, Zeus and Alby
Features and Compatibility
Longer Term
- LNURL-Withdraw support (e.g. for NFC cards)
- More admin features: Accounting, service fees
- Proof of Reserves
Questions (not Q&A)
- Have you heard about podcasting?
- What about Podcasting 2.0?
- Using Podcasting 2.0?
What is PodServer?
Self-host your podcast and start Podcasting 2.0 like a pro.
- Enjoy censorship resistance because you are in control of the feed and files.
- Earn sats using the Value 4 Value model and streaming payments.
PodServer Demo
Features and Compatibility
- Podcasting 2.0 tags: Value (podcast and episode level), Person, Season.
- Not just podcasts: Music, audiobooks, etc.
- Import existing feeds.





