"A Swiss bank account in your pocket" — Andreas Antonopoulos
Becoming Sovereign
Isn't Easy.
We won't pretend otherwise. SatsRail is not a bank. It's merchant-grade payment infrastructure you control — no intermediaries, no chargebacks, no deplatforming. That requires a small investment from you.
Bitcoin Is the Bank.
We interact with it to listen for your transactions. That's the entire relationship.
What SatsRail Does
- Generates Lightning invoices from your node
- Confirms when you've been paid
- Runs your point of sale
- Sends webhooks to your systems
- Provides API, SDKs, and embed widgets
What SatsRail Can Never Do
- Hold your money
- Access your keys
- Reverse a payment
- Freeze your account
- See your balance or transaction history
SatsRail connects to your Lightning node over Nostr Wallet Connect. We request invoices and listen for payment confirmations. We never have access to your funds.
Lightning Doesn't Replace Your Payments.
It Fills the Gap.
Keep your subscriptions. Keep credit cards for big purchases. Lightning is for the transactions where 2.9% + $0.30 makes no sense — a $2 photo, a $5 tip, a $0.50 API call. It's a new revenue channel, not an ultimatum.
Lightning Is Ideal For
- Micropayments — $0.01 to $20
- Pay-per-view content and paywalls
- Tips and donations
- Digital downloads and single purchases
- Anonymous or privacy-conscious buyers
- International customers without credit cards
Keep Traditional For
- Large recurring subscriptions
- Enterprise contracts and invoicing
- Customers who prefer cards
- Refund-heavy products
- High-ticket purchases over $500
- Regulated industries requiring paper trails
Most merchants start with Lightning for small transactions and expand from there. No pressure, no lock-in.
Your Lightning Node
To accept Lightning payments, you need a node. Not a SatsRail node — your node. We strongly recommend Alby Hub.
Alby Hub Cloud
Always on, managed for you. No hardware, no uptime worries. Alby handles the infrastructure — you focus on your business.
- Always online — never miss a payment
- Managed updates and backups
- No technical maintenance
- Your keys, their server
Alby Hub Desktop
Run it on a PC at home. Free, but you're responsible for keeping it on 24/7. Available for Mac, Windows, and Linux.
- Completely free software
- Full control over your hardware
- Must stay on 24/7 to receive payments
- You handle updates and backups
Either way, you own your money. The node is yours. The keys are yours. SatsRail never touches either.
Three Steps to Go Live
Set Up Alby Hub
Choose cloud or desktop. Follow Alby's setup — takes about 10 minutes. Open a payment channel so customers can pay you.
Create Your SatsRail Account
Sign up, add your business details, and set up your first products or payment links. Free during early access.
Paste Your Connection String
Copy the NWC string from Alby Hub, paste it into your SatsRail wallet settings. You're live.
Ready to Own Your Payments?
Set up your node, connect to SatsRail, and start getting paid in minutes. Your wallet, your keys, your sats.
Free during early access • Non-custodial • Your keys, your sats