KaleidoSwap has announced the release of KaleidoSwap Alpha v0.1, enabling the trading of RGB assets on the Lightning Network.
On March 19, KaleidoSwap launched its first pre-release alpha version, now available for download on GitHub, along with the launch of its new official website. The platform integrates with an RGB Lightning node, giving users full control over their assets without relying on intermediaries. The application is currently available for Linux and macOS, with Windows support expected in future updates.
Speaking to Atlas21, Walter Maffione, Lead Engineer at KaleidoSwap, stated:
“KaleidoSwap is an open-source desktop application available for Linux and macOS. With this first alpha release, users can experiment in a test environment with non-custodial, private, and intuitive RGB asset trading on the Lightning Network. Our goal is to collect feedback, improve the app, and release regular updates ahead of a future mainnet launch. This is just one step toward Lightning Finance—decentralized finance on the Lightning Network—capable of generating significant volume and introducing new use cases to the protocol for the benefit of all users.”
Available features
With the alpha release, users can already access several features:
- decentralized asset trading: direct connection to market makers via the Lightning Network.
- full channel management: intuitive tools to open, close, and manage Lightning channels with RGB asset support.
- deposit and withdrawal system: simplified management of both on-chain and LN transactions.
- channel requests: ability to request channels from Lightning Service Providers (LSPs) with configurable capacity and asset inclusion.
- transaction monitoring: detailed reports on deposits, withdrawals, and swap history.
- secure node backup: create node data backups directly from the settings.
Supported networks
The first alpha version currently supports only Regtest, Signet, and Testnet3.
Developers emphasize that since this is an alpha-stage software, mainnet use is not currently recommended. Users testing the platform should be aware of possible limitations, such as frozen swaps and other technical issues typical of early-stage development.
For upcoming versions, the KaleidoSwap team has revealed plans to introduce a P2P marketplace for asset trading.
