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Bitcoin + Lightning

One bitcoin.
Two connected layers.

Bitcoin provides settlement. Lightning powers everyday payments. Explore the networks behind your desktop wallet.

Explore the network How Phoenix works

One asset: BTC No separate Lightning token

Bitcoin and a glass Lightning symbol connected by emerald ribbons.

Bitcoin market

A clear view of bitcoin.

Track BTC/USDT and explore its price history. Market prices provide context for the asset your wallet holds.

Bitcoin

BTC / USDT

Binance snapshot

Price quoted in USDT, not USD. Volume covers this Binance pair, not the entire Bitcoin market.

BTC price history

Bitcoin price history over the selected 7 day period.

Source: Binance · Candle closing prices; the latest candle may still be open. ALL starts with this pair’s trading history in 2017.

Lightning network

Built for bitcoin
on the move.

Payment channels let bitcoin move without recording every payment as a separate on-chain transaction.

  • Payments typically settle in seconds
  • Useful for small, frequent payments
  • Channels remain anchored to Bitcoin

The figures show the publicly observable network. Private channels are not included in this view.

Lightning Network

Node

Public Network Capacity

Visible Nodes

Public Channels

Avg Channel Capacity

Avg fee rate
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Lightning network statistics represent the publicly observable network. Private or unannounced channels may not be included.

Understand the layers

Different roles. The same bitcoin.

Lightning extends Bitcoin with a payment layer. Your balance is denominated in the same asset.

Bitcoin

Settlement layer

How it moves
Transactions recorded in blocks
Confirmation
Depends on block inclusion and confirmations
Fees
Bitcoin mining fees

Lightning

Payment layer

How it moves
Payments routed through channels
Confirmation
Typically seconds, subject to a successful route
Fees
Routing fees; channel operations may add costs

Phoenix brings it together.

One desktop experience, with channel management handled in the background.

See how it works
Self-custodyAutomatic channelsBuilt for desktop

A little more clarity

Good questions.
Clear answers.

Understand the asset, the network and the numbers.

All questions

Bitcoin is the base monetary network where transactions are settled on-chain. Lightning is a payment network built on top of Bitcoin that uses payment channels anchored to the Bitcoin blockchain, so payments can be made without each one being recorded immediately as its own on-chain transaction.

Phoenix for desktop

Your bitcoin. Your desktop.

Windows · macOS · Linux

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Bitcoin market data: Binance · Lightning network data: mempool.space