ZoneBitcoin EditorialCompany anvil, one of the major players in Bitcoin Lightning payment solutions, has just announced the launch of Rails. This is a new service that allows you to generate interest Bitcoin in self-custody. Any person or company can now take advantage of this opportunity to generate internets of up to 4% APY, while strengthening the network!
This announcement marks a major step forward for businesses and bitcoin holders looking to generate returns on their BTC holdings while contributing to the robustness of the Lightning Network.
A dual objective: performance and network strengthening
Rails allows liquidity providers (Liquidity Providers, LP) to keep custody of their bitcoins themselves while receiving income from the liquidity leases (liquidity leases) and the payment routing on the Lightning Network. Please note, however, that returns are not guaranteed, as they depend on network activity and demand.
Historical returns from liquidity leases have ranged from 1% to 4% annual percentage rate (APY) per lease; however, these returns are not guaranteed.
Thanks to the AI integration developed by Amboss—powered by over five years of network data—Rails simplifies access to yield while ensuring the security and control of funds. Amboss manages the technical operations of the node (receiving Lightning payments, opening and closing channels) with strictly limited permissions, allowing users to easily take advantage of the network's opportunities.
Where does the yield on Bitcoin come from?
The yield generated for Rails LP users comes from two main activities on the Lightning Network:
✅ Payment routing : When you provide liquidity to the Lightning Network as an LP, your bitcoins are used to facilitate transactions between users. Each time a payment passes through your node, you receive a small fee. These fees gradually accumulate to form your overall return.
✅ Liquidity leases via Magma Marketplace : Magma is a marketplace developed by Amboss that connects node operators like you with other stakeholders who need liquidity to open or maintain payment channels. By leasing your liquidity through Magma, you earn additional revenue while contributing to the dynamic efficiency of the network. Based on figures observed over the past four years, yields on Magma range between 1% and 4% Annual Percentage Rate (APY).
This model benefits both liquidity providers—who generate revenue—and the Lightning Network, which gains speed and efficiency thanks to better availability of funds.
Two distinct offers depending on the holders’ profiles
The Rails service comes in two options:
✅ LP Rails : Intended for wealthier individuals, custodians, and businesses holding at least 1 BTC, or more than $100,000 at present. Access requires a minimum commitment of 1 BTC over a period of 1 year.
✅ Liquidity subscriptions : Designed for businesses that receive Bitcoin payments. Fees start at 0,5%. These include exchanges, wallet providers, payment processors, and node operators.
How to participate ?
It's simple: You need to fill out a short registration form here or schedule a call with our team to get started. You will need to provide valid KYC/KYB (Know Your Customer/Know Your Business) documents and make an initial deposit of at least 1 BTC.
Strategic partners: CoinCorner and Flux
Amboss has partnered with coincorn is et Flux (a joint venture between Axiom and CoinCorner) to bring Rails to market. CoinCorner has integrated the service into its exchange and everyday payment services on the Isle of Man. Flux, meanwhile, is focused on expanding the use of the Lightning Network in global payments.
David Boylan, CFO of CoinCorner, says:
“Rails offers a tangible way for companies like ours to participate in the growth of the Lightning Network. We’ve been using the network for years, and Rails offers a structured approach to financial participation, including liquidity leasing and payment routing. This aligns perfectly with our goal: make Bitcoin more accessible and practical in everyday life.”
Why is this important for the Bitcoin community?
With Rails, Amboss offers a new and interesting solution combining self-custody, performance and active contribution to the Lightning infrastructure.
For the largest Bitcoin holders, this is an opportunity to put their assets to work without entrusting them to a third party, while helping to solve the liquidity and efficiency challenges that still hamper the global adoption of Bitcoin as a medium of exchange.
At ZoneBitcoin, we will closely follow this initiative which could well become a powerful lever for speed up actual use of Bitcoin in the global economy.
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