Lightning Dev Kit
Flexible Lightning implementation library for building custom Lightning-enabled applications.
Why We Recommend Lightning Dev Kit
Fully open-source. Maintained by Spiral (Block). Powers apps like Mutiny Wallet and Cash App. Battle-tested in production.
Best For
Ideal for developers building custom Lightning Network integrations who need fine-grained control over node behavior. Perfect for teams building exchanges, wallets, or services that require non-standard Lightning implementations.
Services & Features
- Rust Lightning library
- Swift & Kotlin bindings
- Custom channel management
- Flexible persistence & networking
- BOLT spec compliant
- LSP integration support
Considerations
Not a complete node—requires integrating your own networking and persistence. Advanced developer knowledge required.
