Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin Startups

Amboss: Non-Custodial Yield, Rails, and Magma. Building Lightning’s Future

July 18, 2025·48 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this Deep Dive, Jesse from Amboss discusses their expanding suite of Lightning Network tools—from Rails enabling non-custodial Bitcoin yield to Magma’s peer-to-peer channel marketplace and liquidity subscriptions for automated payment reliability. He explains how Amboss empowers businesses and individuals to earn yield, manage liquidity, and prepare for innovations like stablecoins on Lightning. With insights on compliance, privacy, and future plans, Jesse shares how Amboss is driving adoption and simplifying Lightning’s complexity for a global audience.We talk about:- Intro to Jesse and Amboss’s Lightning network mission- Overview of Rails for earning Bitcoin yield non-custodially- How macaroons enable secure delegated permissions in Rails- Thea and Voltage partnerships for onboarding and infrastructure- Liquidity lockups, withdrawals, and user funds management explained- Pricing model: $30/month node fee plus 0.6% AUM for Rails- Cash App yield comparison and Lightning withdrawal insights- Magma: marketplace for buying and selling Lightning channels- Liquidity subscriptions automate payment reliability for businesses- Reflex: compliance tools for Lightning regulatory protection- Lightning privacy facts and addressing traceability misconceptions- Amboss Space as the go-to hub for Lightning network analytics- Plans for stablecoins and Taproot assets integration on Lightning- Vision for decentralizing finance and supporting global payments00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:17 Overview of Topics to be Discussed02:11 Jesse's Digital Nomad Life03:35 Introduction to Rails and Bitcoin Yield07:08 Understanding Cash App's Yield09:45 Non-Custodial Bitcoin Liquidity16:55 Revenue Model for Rails23:02 Introduction to Magma Marketplace24:35 Magma Marketplace in Action27:46 Automating Bitcoin Payments28:52 Understanding Liquidity Subscriptions29:54 Machine Learning in Payment Processing30:32 Launch and Adoption of Liquidity Subscriptions35:09 Regulatory Concerns and Compliance42:29 Ambos Space and Lightning Network Analytics49:05 Future of Ambos and Lightning Network Innovations———————————————-Want to get started investing in Bitcoin startups? Fill out this form, and we'll get you started 👉 https://ltng.ventures/investorsAlready angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about angel investing in Bitcoin companies and Lightning Network projects!👉https://angellist.com/s/lightningventures/ld5f4Not an accredited investor? No problem, check out Thunder Funder where almost anyone can invest in Bitcoin and open source companies 👉 https://www.ThunderFunder.comNeed more info on all this rad stuff? We got youLearn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸👉 https://www.ltng.venturesLearn More About Amboss👉 https://amboss.space/Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸👉 https://www.x.com/LTNGVenturesFollow Amboss👉 https://x.com/ambosstech👉 https://t.me/GetAmbossFollow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼👉 https://www.x.com/MikeJarmuzJoin our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙👉 https://t.me/+kDv7VYEO2fAxYmFhEarn Bitcoin Streaming Podcasts on Fountain:👉 https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0tSubscribe to our audio-only podcasts below:👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lightning-ventures-investing-in-bitcoin-startups/id1615934125Give Us a Thumbs Up 👍 if You Enjoyed This Video!#Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #BitcoinPayments #BitcoinDevelopment #OpenSource

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