📙General

What is ThunderEngine?

ThunderEngine is a non-custodial Lightning-as-a-Service (LaaS) platform that enables businesses, merchants, and Lightning applications to integrate Lightning payments effortlessly.

With ThunderEngine:

• Your users hold their private keys, ensuring the highest level of security.

• We handle the complexities of node management, letting you focus on building exceptional user experiences.

As a developer, you can use ThunderEngine’s intuitive API to integrate Lightning payments into your applications seamlessly—without requiring in-depth knowledge of the Lightning protocol or lengthy node setup processes.

Core Services

ThunderEngine currently provides two core services:

1. The ThunderEngine API

   • Allows users and applications to:

     • Register new accounts.

     • Recover accounts using their seed secret.

     • Schedule nodes on our infrastructure.

     • Look up already scheduled nodes.

   • Scheduling returns an HTTP URI, enabling easy interaction with the scheduled node.

2. The Node

   • Represents the scheduled user node running on our infrastructure.

   • Enables users to:

     • Send and receive Lightning payments.

     • Manage channels and liquidity.

     • Interact directly with the RGB Lightning Node (RLN) instance.

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Benefits & Features

Key Features

1. Non-Custodial Architecture

   • Users maintain full control of their private keys, ensuring maximum security and trust.

2. Seamless API Integration

   • Developers can integrate Lightning payments using ThunderEngine’s simple API without needing deep Lightning protocol expertise.

3. Automated Node Scheduling

   • Easily schedule and manage nodes on our infrastructure.

   • Receive HTTP URIs to interact directly with scheduled nodes.

4. Scalable and Reliable Infrastructure

   • ThunderEngine ensures your nodes are highly available and perform reliably under any load.

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Use Cases

1. Businesses and Merchants

   • Accept Lightning Network payments securely and efficiently.

   • Integrate scalable payment solutions with minimal setup.

2. Developers

   • Build Lightning-enabled applications without worrying about the complexities of node management.

   • Focus on delivering excellent user experiences using ThunderEngine’s API.

3. Wallet Providers

   • Offer wallet services with integrated Lightning payments.

   • Leverage automated scheduling and non-custodial features for added security.