Imo Bábics

Relai Lightning Wallet - Send and receive lightning fast Bitcoin payments.

We are bringing lightning-fast Bitcoin payments to 100,000 Europeans: send and receive instant payments using bitcoin's lightning network. True to Relai's ethos, our Lightning integration is non-custodial - giving you full control over your Bitcoin.

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Imo Bábics
Hey PH community! 👋 We are bringing lightning fast bitcoin payments to 100,000 Europeans! ⚡⚡⚡ At Relai, we always seek ways to make "Bitcoining" easier. And that's why we’re excited to announce the integration of Lightning Wallet into the Relai app. But how do we make this happen? We've partnered with Blockstream and Breez, Bitcoin and Lightning infrastructure leaders. What's Lightning, you might ask? The Lightning Network (LN) is an innovative system that makes Bitcoin transactions fast. Like, real fast. Here are the benefits Lightning brings: - Fast and cheap microtransactions - It's better for the Bitcoin network. Because it reduces the number of transactions processed on the main Bitcoin blockchain This means Relai users can now send and receive Bitcoin faster AND cheaper. All of this without compromising the principles of decentralization. Basically, Lightning is magic 🪄 What are the key benefits of Lighting for YOU as a Relai user? ⚡ Lightning fast payments - Bitcoin transactions with Relai are now super-fast! 🫰 Reduced Fees - Cheap micropayments 🏦 Non-Custodial - You are always in full control of your funds Have a question? Leave your feedback below - it helps us improve this Beta launch (we reply to everyone)! Please note: the Relai app is available on Android across 23 European countries, the iOS app is currently available in Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Italy and France.
Arsen Thagapsov
@imobbcs Let's goooo!
Imo Bábics
@arsen_thagapsov in it to win it :)
Imo Bábics
THANK YOU everyone for the amazing feedback so far. Also a big shoutout to our partners Breez and Blockstream, who have been amazing throughout, helping us launching a non-custodial lightning solution.
Umi MY
@imobbcs Congrats Imo and the Relai team! Excited for this launch to partner with you on the release of your non-custodial lightning solution.
Joël Kai Lenz
The power of Lightning is here! I've been using the Beta of the feature, zapping friends around the globe, paying for coffee and orange pilling people. Get on it now! ⚡️
Arsen Thagapsov
Paying with Lightning for the first time feels like paying with Bitcoin for the first time - magical @_jklnz
Arsen Thagapsov
It's pretty clear by now that the future of Bitcoin transactions is L2's like Lightning. That's why we're launching this feature for our 100,000 active users!
Igor Bastos
Being a 'Bitcoin maximalist' my self, I've chosen Relai because it is the obvious reason. Easy to use Clean UI Non KYC, focus here... NON KYC Non custodial, again... NON CUSTODIAL OnChain + Lightning Transparent about the done orders What else could I ask?!
Imo Bábics
@igor_bastos thanks for your support Igor!
Hai Ta
Congratulations guys on your launch! This product is just amazing, you just did a great job! Congrats again!
Imo Bábics
@hai_ta1 Thanks Hai!
Arsen Thagapsov
Thanks, Hai, and good luck with your launch, too! @hai_ta1
Julian Liniger
Finally Lightning fast Bitcoin payments are live at Europe’s easiest Bitcoin App Relai!⚡️
Arsen Thagapsov
🚀🚀🚀 @julian_liniger
Imo Bábics
@julian_liniger Thanks boss!
max
Nice app / way for public to get into btc! Loving that you’ve got a basic learning experience covered and I think it’s a great timing also rn. I’m in Portugal and seems like the app is not available?
max
@maxdo How soon can it be available more broadly in the EU?
Arsen Thagapsov
Hey Maksim! Portugal iOS is coming soon (I can't give an ETA, though). Currently, we are only in the Portuguese Play Store. @maxdo
Imo Bábics
@maxdo Hi Maksim, the iOS app isn't available in Portugal. You can try Android though.
Michael Ammann
It's so great that the possibility of micropayments is developing. That's most important to bring Bitcoin to real life, through real usability. Thanks for bringing it up!
Arsen Thagapsov
Agree 100% @ammann Real usability = real adoption
Imo Bábics
@ammann Thanks Michael, let us know your feedback here, or on our social media channels.
Yasec Kowalski
As someone excited to try out your product, I can't wait to experience the benefits firsthand but what exciting features can we look forward to in future updates?
Arsen Thagapsov
Thanks! @yasec_kowalski Here are some cool things we're working on after LN: 1. Easier buying to external wallets 2, Savings baskets (for people saving for multiple people) 3. Faster buys
Arsen Thagapsov
Already under progress :) @yasec_kowalski @gil_lohner
Jogi
Love this app! Used it before, kudos for implementing lightning! Well done, curious how that works in a self-custodial way
Imo Bábics
@jogicodes Thank you Jogi! Give it a try and let us know your feedback, here or on our social media.
Arsen Thagapsov
Try it out and let us know :) @jogicodes
Alex Dulub
Hey Imo, this is an exciting leap for Bitcoin enthusiasts in Europe! The move towards non-custodial lightning fast transactions is a game-changer. It's impressive that you've partnered with Blockstream and Breez to make this happen. I'm curious, what has been the biggest challenge in integrating the Lightning Network into the Relai app? Keep up the great work!
Imo Bábics
@alex_dulub Thank you, Alex. The noncustodial part is tricky to implement, but luckily we have the support of lightning pioneers like Breez.
Brian Nakamoto
Relai's been crushing it! Non-custodial Lightning is a BIG deal. Congrats!
Imo Bábics
@brian_nakamoto Thank you Brian!
Arsen Thagapsov
Thanks @brian_nakamoto! We ain't stopping
Pleb HiQ
New era for Ln apps. One app for Bitcoin and Ln , buy bitcoin, non custodial, kyc-free, cheap fees. It is a complete solution for every day new users !!!
Imo Bábics
@hodlerhiq Indeed sir
Nils K.
I've been longing for this function in Relai for a long time and now it's finally here! I'm looking forward to spend my sats! Or maybe I'll just keep stacking 😉
Imo Bábics
@nils_k_ Glad we could help in that case :) Happy zapping!
Arsen Thagapsov
How about both? @nils_k_
Jordi Libutti
Relai already was the best European app around for buying, selling and setting up a DCA plan on Bitcoin. Now that the lightning network has also been integrated, it will be impossible to match Relai ⚡
Imo Bábics
@jordi_libutti Thanks Jordi! We are working hard to be the #1 choice for Bitcoiners in Europe
M S
Great! The right time to launch it with these new ATH 👍 Proud of Swiss Entrepreneurship! Well done.
Arsen Thagapsov
Thanks! We're proud to be Swiss-made! @m_s51 Let us know what you think of the LN feature :)
Imo Bábics
@m_s51 Zurich is the capital of Bitcoin after all ;)
Nicolo
Great idea of integrating lightning in a non-custodial way, directly from your Relai app! Looking forward swapping onchain btc into lightning sats and spend them easily from the app.
Arsen Thagapsov
When you do, let us know, always open to feedback @macroidk_btc
Imo Bábics
@macroidk_btc Thanks for your support Nicolo!
Maria Anosova 🔥
Sounds great, need to try. Congratulations 🎉
Arsen Thagapsov
Thanks, Maria! Let us know how it goes :) @maria_anosova
Axel Müller Engelhardt
Finally Lightning for every day use from Relai. My go to for people who just started with BTC. Safe, secure and easy to use. Lightning will hopefully boost the adoption of BTC. Keep up the good work.
Arsen Thagapsov
Thanks Axel, appreciate the support! @zwergneun
Imo Bábics
@zwergneun Thanks for the kind words Axel!
Garen Orchyan
Big congrts on the launch, best of luck!
Imo Bábics
@orchyan Thank you Garen.
Arsen Thagapsov
It's going really well, thanks, Garen! @orchyan