Developer Tools and SDKs
Libraries, APIs, and frameworks for building Lightning apps.
Lightning Network Resources - Comprehensive Guide to Bitcoin's Layer 2 Ecosystem
A curated, open-source directory of high-quality educational resources, tools, wallets, and technical documentation for the Lightning Network. Ideal for developers, users, and enthusiasts exploring fast, low-cost, and private Bitcoin transactions via Layer 2.
Bitcoin Developer Guides - Payment Processing for Bitcoin Applications
This comprehensive guide explains how to implement Bitcoin payment processing, covering address generation, payment request methods, exchange rate handling, and secure transaction flows. It's essential for developers building Bitcoin-based applications with support for on-chain payments and integration with modern payment protocols.
Bitcoin Developer Documentation - Build Bitcoin-Based Applications
This comprehensive guide helps developers understand Bitcoin's core concepts, from blockchain fundamentals to transaction creation and wallet management. It provides detailed reference materials, developer tools, and RPC API documentation for building secure, scalable Bitcoin applications.
NBXplorer - Developer-Grade Bitcoin UTXO Tracker for HD Wallets
NBXplorer is an open-source, self-hosted UTXO explorer for Bitcoin and altcoins, enabling developers to track HD wallets with support for P2WPKH, P2WSH, Taproot, multisig, and Miniscript. It offers a flexible REST API, Postgres persistence, and integration with Bitcoin Core via RPC, making it ideal for building secure, non-custodial payment systems and blockchain infrastructure.
GitHub - AI-Powered Developer Platform for Collaborative Software Development
GitHub is the world's leading AI-powered platform for developers, offering tools for code creation, collaboration, automation, and security. With features like GitHub Copilot, Actions, Codespaces, and Advanced Security, teams build better software faster. The platform supports open-source innovation and scales from startups to enterprises.
Neutron - Real-Time Bitcoin Infrastructure for Global Payments and Wallets
Neutron provides scalable, regulated infrastructure for building Bitcoin Lightning-powered wallets, payments, and lending services. Businesses and developers can integrate instant, low-fee transactions and global liquidity management through a single API, enabling seamless digital value flow across borders.
Rapaygo - Developer-Friendly Bitcoin Payment API with Lightning Network Support
Rapaygo enables application developers to easily integrate Bitcoin payments into their cloud apps using their own LND node. The platform supports Lightning Network transactions for fast, low-cost payments and is designed for seamless, scalable payment processing.