Valestin Young⚡️

Cooking @BitlightLabs @Bitlight_wallet

[Valestin Young⚡️ @ValestinYoung]

Today, I’m honored to share that Bitlight Labs has closed a $9.6M Pre-A round led by Amber Group and Fundamental Labs, with participation from more than twenty investors across crypto, finance, and payments. This is more than funding—it’s a mandate to keep building the Bitcoin future we believe in: native, sovereign, low‑fee settlement for everyone, powered by RGB and the Lightning Network.

This journey has never been easy. We chose the long road. We turned away from shortcuts, hype cycles, and vanity launches. Instead, we committed to the unglamorous work: protocol engineering, reference implementations, reproducible builds, QA, and production hardening. Night after night, our team kept their eyes on one question: Will this hold in production, at scale, under real‑world constraints, and deliver the reliability users expect?

Most of our budget went exactly where it needed to go—into core engineering and infrastructure. Into code that compiles cleanly and runs reliably. Into tooling that developers can depend on. Into product polish that brings wallet‑level UX parity between BTC and RGB assets, so stablecoins can move natively on Lightning. We made these choices because they are the only honest way to earn the trust of our investors, the RGB community, and the users who will rely on these rails for everyday settlement.

RGB isn’t a tagline for us—it’s the enabling technology. By validating state at the client side and moving contract data off-chain, it leverages Bitcoin’s assurances while preserving throughput on the base layer. Combined with Lightning, it delivers asset-aware channels and routing so stablecoins can move quickly and at low cost with a BTC-native user experience. Our role is to push this stack into real-world use: contributing code, aligning implementations, and working with wallet, liquidity, and payment partners to make it dependable at scale.

Momentum is real and it’s growing. With this round, we are deepening our work on production‑grade RGB–Lightning integrations and collaborating closely with leading stablecoin service providers to bring native, programmable, enterprise‑ready settlement to wallets and merchants. The goal is simple: stable, interoperable rails that just work—across issuers, across geographies, with the reliability Bitcoin demands and the user experience people deserve.

I want to thank those who believed in us early and kept believing when the path was steep:
• Our investors—led by Amber Group and Fundamental Labs—with 20+ partners who brought capital, conviction, and hard questions that made us better.
• Our engineering and product teams, who chose discipline over shortcuts and shipped when it mattered.
• The RGB developers and users whose standards keep us honest and whose creativity pushes the frontier forward.
• Everyone in the Bitcoin and Lightning Network communities who supported Bitlight & RGB through the long nights and quiet milestones.

We still have a lot to prove, and we welcome that accountability. In the months ahead, our focus remains on moving from promise to practice—advancing integrations, strengthening the developer experience, refining wallets, and working with partners across the ecosystem. We’ll continue to judge ourselves by steady progress, real-world reliability, and impact that lasts.

Bitcoin taught the world that durable systems are built with patience, humility, and uncompromising engineering. That is the culture we carry at Bitlight. With this round, we’re doubling down on that culture—not to chase headlines, but to build rails that last.

Thank you for your trust.

Make Bitcoin Smart.

[Bitlight Labs⚡️ @BitlightLabs]

We’ve closed a $9.6M Pre‑A round led by @ambergroup_io and @FundamentalLabs to ship production‑grade RGB-Lightning integrations for Bitcoin‑native stablecoin rails.

Together, let’s advance Bitcoin, the Lightning Network, and RGB toward sovereign, low‑fee settlement for wallets and merchants.

Make Bitcoin smart.

[Bitlight Wallet⚡️ @Bitlight_wallet]

They said programmable Bitcoin on Lightning was years away. We built it today.

Introducing Bitlight RLN. We haven’t just built a client; we’ve unlocked the final form of the Lightning Network. For the first time in history, RGB asset issuance and transfer are seamlessly integrated into Lightning.

We are doing to Bitcoin assets what broadband did to the internet. Instant. Frictionless. Limitless.

Issue assets. Open channels. Transfer at the speed of light. Settle with Bitcoin's ultimate security.

The era of whitepapers and testnet illusions is over. The future of Bitcoin finance just shipped.

Witness the paradigm shift. Watch the walkthrough and try it on your own.

Make Bitcoin Smart.

[Bitlight Labs⚡️ @BitlightLabs]

Introducing Bitlight RLN, the first product-ready desktop client that brings RGB asset issuance and transfer to the Lightning Network.

https://t.co/5jK4DvHkDl

We are making programmable Bitcoin assets instant, cheap, and real.

Issue assets. Open RGB channels. Transfer instantly over Lightning. Settle on-chain.

Not a testnet demo. Not a proof of concept. A real product.

Watch the full walkthrough.

[Bitlight Labs⚡️ @BitlightLabs]

Bitlight Labs Technical Update – February 21, 2026

We are pleased to announce significant updates to our RGB Lightning Network (RLN) infrastructure and the release of a new developer sandbox.

1. RLN Node & CLI Enhancements
Repository: https://t.co/AuVQGyDxMx

We have refactored payment logic to a resource-oriented architecture. Key updates include:

- Expanded Payment Controls: Added specific subcommands for pay invoice, offer, refund, and keysend.
- BOLT12 Support: Integrated BOLT12 capabilities along with wait and abandon payment states in the API and TypeScript SDK.
- Documentation: Updated all examples and docs to reflect the new node topology.

2. New Developer Sandbox
Repository: https://t.co/KSYdchetwp

We have released a React + TypeScript web frontend for the Bitlight LN Hub to facilitate testing and development. Features include:

- RPC Proxy: A backend implementation (in src/app/api) to securely proxy RPC calls and resolve cross-domain restrictions.
- Dockerized Environment: Includes a pre-configured Bitcoin regtest container (bitcoind) with scripts for wallet creation and rln-ldk-node server initialization.

Developers are encouraged to review the repositories and update their local environments accordingly.

Make Bitcoin Smart

[Bitlight Labs⚡️ @BitlightLabs]

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[Bitlight Labs⚡️ @BitlightLabs]

Announcing the BitLight White Paper

https://t.co/LetwiFRuGg

BitLight: An Integrated Layer 1 and Layer 2 Architecture for Non-Custodial Bitcoin Operations

BitLight unifies RGB’s client‑side validated assets with Lightning Network payments in a single, non‑custodial architecture. We combine Taproot‑based L1 primitives with L2 execution and cleanly separate signing from node operations, reducing risk and operational overhead while preserving Bitcoin’s security.

Make Bitcoin Smart

[Bitlight Wallet⚡️ @Bitlight_wallet]

Bitlight Wallet v1.1.9 Release Notice

We are excited to announce the release of Bitlight Wallet v1.1.9, featuring important improvements and new features to enhance transaction security, reliability, and overall wallet performance.

This is a mandatory upgrade. All users please upgrade to Bitlight Wallet v1.1.9 as soon as possible.

What’s New in v1.1.9:

1. Server-Side Transaction Broadcasting
Switched transaction broadcasting from client-side to server-side, improving reliability and reducing failures caused by unstable local networks.

2. Secure Pay with Signed Transactions
Pay feature now uses signed transactions to ensure end-to-end security and integrity of asset transfers.

3. Enhanced Transaction Records
Transaction history now uses online data interfaces, clearly displaying the reasons for abnormal or failed transactions.

4. Rebroadcast Feature
Introduced a new rebroadcast function, allowing users to retry broadcasting transactions that previously failed due to network issues.

5. Sync Logic Optimization
Improved synchronization stability: when incremental sync fails, the system automatically falls back to full sync.

6. Detailed Transaction Records
New transaction detail view provides more transparent and comprehensive transaction information.

We remain committed to improving Bitlight Wallet’s security, robustness, and user experience based on real-world feedback.

Make Bitcoin Smart.

[Valestin Young⚡️ @ValestinYoung]

Immense respect for our development team working tirelessly on one of Bitcoin’s toughest challenges. Grateful to the community for your patience and trust. Together, we’re shaping the future of RGB and making Bitcoin smart.

[Bitlight Labs⚡️ @BitlightLabs]

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[Bitlight Labs⚡️ @BitlightLabs]

Bitlight Wallet SDK Now Open Source

The Bitlight Wallet SDK is now open source and available to all developers.

Repository:
https://t.co/1pcxRF3iDN

This JavaScript/TypeScript SDK enables seamless integration between web applications and the Bitlight Wallet browser extension, supporting:

- Bitcoin and RGB asset operations
- Network management
- Message signing and verification
- Transaction broadcasting
- Wallet state and event monitoring

This release marks a significant milestone toward an open, decentralized RGB application stack. Developers can now build non-custodial RGB-enabled web dApps with native wallet connectivity.

Make Bitcoin Smart.

[Bitlight Wallet⚡️ @Bitlight_wallet]

Bitlight Wallet v0.15.4 Release Notice

We’re excited to launch Bitlight Wallet v0.15.4, continuing our mission to enhance the RGB experience and improve product clarity, asset management, and transaction customization.

What’s New in v0.15.4:

1. Improved Product Documentation
Optimized the content structure and clarity of product walkthroughs and explanations for better user understanding.

2. Fixed RGB Asset Import Errors
Resolved an issue where previously imported RGB assets triggered false error prompts. Successfully imported assets now display the message: "Import successful."

3. RGB Asset Issuance Validation
When issuing new assets, the system now checks for unsupported RGB 0.11 UTXOs. If detected, the issuance will be blocked and the user will be redirected to repurchase eligible UTXOs.

4. New: RGB PayJoin Support
Added PayJoin functionality for RGB transactions. Users can now customize BTC inputs during RGB transfers to increase UTXO amounts and avoid insufficient fee errors.

5. Enhanced Transaction Feedback
Improved the confirmation messages shown during the asset issuance process, especially when transactions are pending, making status updates more clear and informative.

We remain committed to refining Bitlight Wallet based on real-world scenarios and power user feedback.

As always, thank you for your continued support — every block matters.

Make Bitcoin Smart

[Bitlight Wallet⚡️ @Bitlight_wallet]

Bitlight Wallet v0.15.2 Release Notice

We’re excited to announce that Bitlight Wallet v0.15.2 will be officially released on June 20, 2025. This update focuses on bug fixes, performance improvements, and enhanced user experience — based on valuable feedback from our community.

🔧 What’s New in v0.15.2:

1. Fixed asset display issue
Resolved a bug where assets were not shown due to broadcast failures.

2. Disabled self-transfers for RGB assets
To prevent loss of funds in RGB 0.12, transfers to the sender’s own address are now disabled.

3. Adjusted default UTXO creation amount
The default amount for UTXO creation on Testnet3 is now set to 30,000 sats.

4. Optimized wallet data synchronization
Improved the RGB wallet's data sync mechanism for better reliability and performance.

5. Decoupled network and unlock logic
Fixed wallet import issues caused by slow or unstable network connections.

6. Added support for offline RGB asset transfers
RGB transfers can now complete even if the receiver is offline.

7. Improved data loading speed
Optimized wallet startup and asset loading performance.

📌 Airdrop Task Deadline Extended

To give users more time to complete the task using the new version, the deadline for the airdrop task “Complete first RGB20 asset send on Bitcoin Testnet3 (v0.12)” has been extended by 7 days.

We appreciate all the feedback from our users and continue to iterate based on your input.

Thank you for your support — we’re committed to making Bitlight Wallet faster, safer, and easier to use.

[Bitlight Labs⚡️ @BitlightLabs]

With Bitlight Wallet now supporting RGB v0.12, we will be making adjustments to the task system to better guide users in experiencing the RGB ecosystem.

The existing task “Create UTXOs for RGB20 Assets on Mainnet” will be suspended.

We will introduce a limited-time 10-day task: “Complete first RGB20 asset send on Bitcoin Testnet3 (v0.12)” — a final test to help users get hands-on experience with RGB v0.12 and get ready for asset issuance and trading on the RGB v0.12 mainnet.

For more details, please visit the official airdrop page: https://t.co/tDBGMMi85H

[Bitlight Wallet⚡️ @Bitlight_wallet]

Dear Bitlight Wallet Users,

We are making final preparations to support RGB v0.12. Once support for RGB v0.12 is implemented, migration of RGB UTXOs from v0.11 to v0.12 will be allowed.

Currently, you can still view all the RGB UTXOs you created under v0.11.

In the meantime, the airdrop task for creating RGB UTXOs on the mainnet will be paused. We will update the related tasks once Bitlight Wallet supports v0.12.

📅 This update will take effect on June 12 at 12:00 UTC.

Thank you for your continued support!

[Valestin Young⚡️ @ValestinYoung]

@CyberPhilos @fiamma_labs @BitlightLabs 👀

[Valestin Young⚡️ @ValestinYoung]

@PepeRgb20 This is not a problem for any asset, the two versions can coexist, if necessary, it is easily for Bitlight to provide a "bridge"

[Valestin Young⚡️ @ValestinYoung]

RGB Soon.

[Paolo Ardoino 🤖 @paoloardoino]

Tether ♥️ ⚡

[☣️ GREEK HODL ☣️ @ghost_prick]

Imagine sharing this when Lightning Network exists.
$XRP retards are real clowns.

[Bitlight Wallet⚡️ @Bitlight_wallet]

Bitlight Wallet v0.14.0 Update Release Notes

We are pleased to announce the release of Bitlight Wallet v0.14.0. This update introduces several significant improvements and enhancements to provide a better user experience:

• RGB Protocol Update: Full compatibility with RGB v0.11-beta.9
• Transaction History Enhancement: Improved RGB history display
• Light Mode Upgrade: Light mode enabled by default for a more streamlined experience
• PSBT Enhancement: Added PSBT transfer interface in bitlight-core, now supporting unlocking of UTXOs with bound assets
• Transaction Sorting Optimization: Unconfirmed transactions are now displayed in chronological order
• Network Connection Enhancement: Implemented automatic reconnection mechanism for handling unexpected disconnections

Important Notice: The RGB asset registry will be reset with this update.

We are fully committed to advancing the implementation of the RGB protocol, working tirelessly to bring this groundbreaking technology to the Bitcoin ecosystem. Our team continues to push the boundaries of what's possible with Bitcoin smart assets, making them more accessible and user-friendly for everyone.

We encourage all users to actively test these new features and provide feedback. Your participation is invaluable in helping us improve the wallet and RGB protocol implementation.

Wishing all our users a Merry Christmas and happy holidays! 🎄

Make Bitcoin Smart

[Graham Krizek @gkrizek]

The Lightning Network is the best method of transacting in the entire crypto ecosystem. Period. It is the fastest and cheapest method. We’re in another wave of the FUD about ‘Lightning is dead’. We’ll be publishing a report soon that shows this is entirely false, with the data to prove it. This comes up often because the important metrics of Lightning are inherently private (tx volume, tx count, speed, fee rates). Lightning is the most used L2 on Bitcoin and almost all new ‘L2s’ are figuring out ways to integrate it for interoperability. There could always be enhancements to a protocol to make it better, but that doesn’t detract from it’s success in the current form.

While everyone else is chasing new L2s, fake self-custody, and hype trains, us at @voltage_cloud are doubling down on Lightning. We’re working on a lot of new stuff that’s going to continue to push the network forward. We’re striving to make big impacts for our customers and creating experiences that are truly better than the TradFi alternatives, not sharing empty press releases. Lightning and Voltage will continue to grow because of the impact it has for users. No BS, just real business impact.

[Bitlight Labs⚡️ @BitlightLabs]

🛠️ Bitlight Labs bitcoin-node: First Comprehensive RGB Testnet4 Implementation Now Open Source

GitHub: https://t.co/uAsk0cONZv

We proudly introduce the first complete RGB Testnet4 development environment with comprehensive upstream & downstream contributions, featuring:
• Production-ready BTC/RGB node deployment
• Kubernetes-native architecture
• Full Esplora & Mempool API integration
• Streamlined Docker & Helm deployment

⚡ This deployment enables developers to seamlessly build and test RGB applications in Bitcoin Testnet4 and related rust-bitcoin environments.

As a core contributor to RGB ecosystem, Bitlight Labs is and will always be committed to building essential infrastructure for the next generation of Bitcoin, Lightning Network and RGB development.

Make Bitcoin Smart.

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