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How to Receive Bitcoin via Lightning Network

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Receiving BTC using the Lightning Network in Klever Wallet is fast, secure, and intuitive. 

 

Whether you’re requesting a fixed payment or leaving the amount open, the process requires no technical knowledge — and you’re always in full control.

 

Just like Klever’s “charging” feature for other tokens, the Lightning receive flow is familiar and streamlined for a seamless user experience.

 

Three Ways to Receive Bitcoin Lightning Payments using your Klever WalletMobile screen from Klever Wallet displaying the Bitcoin Lightning account interface


1. Generate a Lightning Invoice to Receive Bitcoin (Fixed Amount)Klever Wallet screen showing Bitcoin Lightning option with “Receive via Invoice” selected.

This is the most common way to request Bitcoin via Lightning Network.

 

  1. Tap Receive inside your Bitcoin Lightning account.
  2. Select Receive via Invoice.
  3. Enter the amount you wish to receive (in Sats, BTC or USD).
  4. Optionally, add a note or description (e.g. “coffee”, “ticket”, or “consulting fee”).
  5. Klever will generate a QR code and a payment string (invoice).
  6. You can share the QR or copy the invoice text to send it via chat, email, or any app.

Important: The Breez SDK used in Klever Wallet enforces minimum and maximum limits for Lightning payments. Make sure the amount you enter falls within the supported range before proceeding.

 

Once the invoice is paid, the funds typically arrive in seconds. The balance is updated in your Lightning account (LN account) after the confirmation process is complete.

 

2. Receive Bitcoin via Liquid Address (Flexible Amount)Klever Wallet screen showing Bitcoin Lightning option with “Receive via Liquid address” selected.

Receive Bitcoin via Liquid in Klever Wallet offers a fast, low-fee way to accept Bitcoin using the Liquid Network — a Bitcoin Layer 2 sidechain built for quicker, more confidential transactions.

 

Unlike the Lightning Network, which relies on invoices and payment channels, Liquid works with standard addresses, allowing users to receive payments without setting a fixed amount in advance.

 

This method generates a static QR code. You simply share it, and the sender chooses how much to transfer.

 

Klever Wallet integrates Liquid support through the Breez SDK, enabling seamless LBTC transactions between compatible wallets.

 

How to use Liquid Receiving:

  1. Inside your Bitcoin Lightning account, tap Receive.
  2. Select Receive via Liquid
  3. Klever Wallet generates a Liquid address (QR code) instantly.
  4. Share this QR code with the sender.
  5. The sender inputs the amount and sends the Bitcoin.
  6. You’ll see the funds appear in your Bitcoin Lightning balance once confirmed.

This type of receive flow is ideal for:

  • Flexible payments (no fixed amount)
  • Casual or recurring donations
  • Fast peer-to-peer transfers
  • Cases where the sender determines the value

Note: This method requires both sender and receiver to be using a crypto wallet that supports the Liquid layer — such as Klever Wallet or Breez Wallet.

 

3. Receive Bitcoin via BTC Mainnet (Swap-In)Klever Wallet screen showing Bitcoin Lightning option with “Receive via BTC mainnet” selected.

Swap in makes it possible for you to receive regular Bitcoin (BTC) on-chain and have it automatically converted into Lightning Bitcoin (LBTC) within your Klever Wallet.

 

When to Use Receive via BTC Mainnet:

  • You’re receiving BTC from a wallet that doesn’t support the Lightning Network.
  • You want to move BTC from the mainnet into your Lightning balance for faster and cheaper payments.
  • You’re receiving from any wallet that supports BTC transactions, including exchanges, hardware wallets, or other mobile wallets.

How to receive BTC Lightning from BTC Mainnet (Swap In)

  1. Access Your BTC Lightning Wallet

    • Open your Klever Wallet.

    • From your Portfolio, select BTC Lightning.

    • Wait for the Lightning nodes to sync.

  2. Generate a Lightning Receiving Address

    • Once synced, tap Receive via BTC Mainnet.

    • Enter the amount you want to receive (in BTC, Sats, or USD).

      • Check the minimum amount required.

    • (Optional) Add a description for the transaction.

    • Copy the address to your clipboard or save the QR Code.

  3. Receiving From BTC Mainnet to Lightning Network (Swap In)

    • Return to your BTC Lightning account screen.

    • Tap Scan.

    • Paste the address you copied, or scan the saved QR Code.

    • Select BTC Mainnet as the network.

    • Choose the correct account to send the funds.

    • Set your fee priority (e.g., Low, Medium, High)

  4. Confirm and Send

    • Review all details.

    • Tap Confirm to complete the transaction.

 

The funds will be converted and credited to your Lightning balance once the Bitcoin transaction is confirmed and processed on the Bitcoin blockchain

 

Important:

  • Always check the minimum amount required
  • This process involves on-chain confirmation and additional backend processing, so it may take longer (from 3 minutes to an hour).
  • Limits are higher than standard Lightning invoices because of the cost and complexity of interacting with the mainnet.

This option is ideal for both receiving BTC from others and for moving your own mainnet BTC into Lightning for faster, cheaper transactions later.

 

See how easy it is to receive Satoshis — instantly, securely, and with zero hassle

With Klever Wallet, receiving Bitcoin via the Lightning Network is fast, intuitive, and fully self-custodial.


Whether you’re accepting payments from others or moving your own BTC from the main network to Lightning, you’ll enjoy lower fees and near-instant settlement — all from one simple app.

 

Download Klever Wallet and experience the smarter, faster way to receive Bitcoin daily.

 

Up next: How to Pay with Bitcoin Using the Lightning Network within Klever Walle

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