The company unveils a service to generate returns from the Lightning Network while maintaining full control over one’s bitcoin.
Amboss, a company dedicated to developing the Lightning Network ecosystem, has announced the launch of Rails, a platform that enables users to earn yields on their bitcoin while retaining complete custody.
Rails stands out as the first fully self-custodial yield-generation service built specifically for the Lightning Network. Users can act as Liquidity Providers (LPs) while maintaining full control over their funds, contributing at the same time to improving the performance and scalability of the Lightning Network.
The service leverages Amboss’ AI infrastructure to optimize the speed, reliability, and capacity of Lightning transactions.
How it works
Rails’ yield-generation mechanism is based on two main activities:
- Payment routing: users earn fees by facilitating payment routing through the Lightning Network;
- Liquidity leasing: by providing liquidity to other participants in the LN network.
Although returns are not guaranteed, the performance demonstrated by companies like Block is notable. During the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, Miles Suter of Block revealed that their routing node is generating a 9.7% APR on deposited bitcoin while maintaining control over private keys.
Strategic partnerships
Amboss has entered into partnerships with CoinCorner and Flux to launch Rails. CoinCorner has integrated the service into its exchange and payment platforms, while Flux aims to expand the Lightning Network’s role in global payments.
David Boylan, CFO of CoinCorner, stated:
“Rails offers a practical way for businesses like ours to participate in the Lightning Network’s growth. We’ve been using the Lightning Network for years, and Rails provides a structured approach to engaging with its economy, particularly through liquidity leasing and payment routing.”
Two complementary solutions
Rails offers two distinct services:
- Rails LP: designed for businesses with bitcoin treasuries, custodians, and high-net-worth individuals, with a minimum commitment of 1 BTC for one year;
- Liquidity subscriptions: aimed at businesses accepting bitcoin payments, with fees starting from 0.5%.
Jesse Shrader, co-founder and CEO of Amboss, commented:
“Rails is a transformative force for the Lightning Network. It’s not just about yield — it’s about enabling businesses to strengthen the network while earning on their bitcoins. This is a critical step in bitcoin’s evolution as a global medium of exchange.”
