Bitcoin mining is evolving, and with it, the way miners receive their earnings. Braiins, the world’s longest-running Bitcoin mining pool, has hit a major milestone—processing over 1,000 Lightning Network payouts per day. This achievement highlights the transformative role of Lightning in Bitcoin mining, offering miners instant, cost-effective transactions while reducing reliance on slow, expensive on-chain payments.
The Rise of Lightning Payouts in Bitcoin Mining
Since launching Lightning payouts in February 2024 in partnership with Voltage, a leading Lightning payments platform, Braiins has seen double-digit month-over-month growth in Lightning transactions. In less than a year, 13.78 BTC has been withdrawn via Lightning, showcasing the increasing adoption of this scalable payment method.
Miners, particularly small to medium-sized operations, are benefiting the most from this shift. The ability to access capital instantly without waiting for on-chain confirmations or paying high transaction fees provides a competitive edge and greater financial flexibility.
“Lightning payouts have completely changed the way miners receive their earnings. Rather than waiting for on-chain transactions to confirm and paying high fees, our miners are now getting instant, frictionless payouts—every single day,” said Eli Nagar, CEO of Braiins. “Hitting 1,000 daily payouts is just the beginning. We believe Lightning will become the standard for miner payouts across the industry.”
Why Lightning Payouts Are Gaining Traction
The Bitcoin mining sector has long struggled with inefficiencies caused by congested on-chain transactions. On-chain fees can be volatile and unpredictable, cutting into miners’ profits and slowing access to earnings. The Lightning Network eliminates these issues, providing instant, scalable, and cost-efficient payouts.
Braiins’ growth data reflects this demand. From mid-2024 to early 2025, Lightning payout counts have increased by nearly 20% per month on average, reinforcing the need for scalable payment solutions that remove friction from the mining process.
“The adoption of Lightning payouts by Braiins has set a new precedent for the Bitcoin mining sector,” said Graham Krizek, CEO of Voltage. “This milestone demonstrates how Lightning enables real-world, high-volume transactions at an unprecedented scale. We’re excited to continue driving innovation in miner payouts with Braiins.”
How Lightning Benefits the Broader Bitcoin Ecosystem
Beyond the benefits to individual miners, Lightning payouts contribute to a more decentralized, scalable, and efficient Bitcoin ecosystem. As mining pools increasingly adopt Lightning for payouts, the network as a whole experiences reduced congestion, lower fees, and faster transaction settlement.
This shift could also play a crucial role in Bitcoin’s long-term sustainability. As block rewards decrease over time and transaction fees become a larger part of miner incentives, efficient payment channels like Lightning will be essential for keeping mining profitable and decentralized.
The Future of Lightning in Bitcoin Mining
With 1,000 daily Lightning payouts, Braiins has solidified its role as a pioneer in Bitcoin mining innovation. The growing adoption of Lightning in the mining sector signals a broader industry movement toward seamless, scalable payment solutions that align with Bitcoin’s ethos of decentralization and efficiency.
As more mining pools and businesses integrate Lightning, the financial landscape for Bitcoin miners will continue to evolve—offering faster payments, reduced costs, and greater financial inclusion for miners worldwide.
