We're thrilled to announce that Unocoin, India's longest-standing and most trusted cryptocurrency exchange, has integrated the Lightning Network — powered by Voltage.
This marks a major step forward for Bitcoin and stablecoin adoption in one of the world’s fastest-growing crypto markets. With Lightning, Unocoin users can now send and receive Bitcoin and soon Tether (USDT) instantly and at a fraction of the cost of traditional on-chain transactions.
Why This Is a Big Deal
India’s crypto industry faced turbulent regulatory headwinds in 2024, forcing many exchanges to shut down. But Unocoin endured — and this new Lightning integration shows just how committed they are to innovation and efficiency.
By adopting the Lightning Network, Unocoin is:
- Lowering transaction costs for its millions of users
- Enabling instant payments for Bitcoin and stablecoins
- Strengthening its infrastructure to support high-volume use cases
Built on Voltage’s Scalable Lightning Infrastructure
As the longest-standing Lightning infrastructure provider, Voltage brings proven reliability, scalability, and enterprise-grade performance to partners like Unocoin. This integration ensures not only faster transactions, but the confidence of secure and scalable deployment.
“The Lightning Network represents a revolutionary leap in Bitcoin scalability, enabling fast, secure, and cost-effective transactions,” said Graham Krizek, CEO and Founder of Voltage. “By partnering with Unocoin, we aim to bring these benefits to millions of users in India, fostering greater adoption and utility of Bitcoin in daily transactions.”
This move is especially timely following Tether’s announcement at the Plan B Conference in El Salvador — stating its USDT stablecoin would be deployed on the Lightning Network. Now, Unocoin is among the first exchanges enabling Lightning-native Tether payments.
“As India’s longest-standing crypto exchange, we continuously seek ways to improve transaction efficiency and cost-effectiveness for our users,” said Sathvik Vishwanath, CEO of Unocoin. “With the Lightning Network, powered by Voltage, Unocoin is enabling the fastest, lowest-cost Bitcoin and Tether transfers, ensuring our users stay ahead in the evolving digital asset landscape.”
What This Means for India’s Crypto Users
This integration sets a new standard in the region for crypto usability:
- Instant payments for Bitcoin and Tether
- Lower fees compared to on-chain transfers
- A user experience ready for scale and daily utility
Unocoin continues to lead in India by pushing adoption of next-gen financial infrastructure. We’re proud to support them in delivering Lightning-powered payments that meet the needs of millions.
