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How do I get my onchain bitcoin on my ledger or trezor onto the lightning network?
Easiest: Use a custodial service such as Strike, or Coinos or Wallet of Satoshi.
Each way is similar, this example uses Strike;
- Install the Strike app for Android or iOS
- Tap on receive
- Copy the Bitcoin address or scan the address QR code with your onchain Bitcoin wallet.
- Pay some Bitcoin to this address.
- Wait for the transaction to confirm on the blockchain.
- The Bitcoin in your strike wallet is now ready to send over the lightning network
How do I get my Lightning Bitcoin into my onchain wallet, such as cold storage, ledger or trezor?
Easiest: Use a custodial service such as Strike, or Coinos or Wallet of Satoshi
Each way is similar, this example uses Strike;
- Install the Strike app for Android or iOS
- Tap on receive
- Copy the Lightning address, or lightning invoice (looks like an email address).
- Pay this lightning invoice or pay to this lightning address.
- When funds have arrived, go to send.
- Enter the onchain Bitcoin address, and choose your fee rate, fast (expensive), medium (economical) or slow (free).