Square
Crypto Unveils It’s Working on a ‘Lightning Development Kit’ for BTC Wallets
The bitcoin-focused wing of
Square, Square Crypto, has unveiled it’s building a “Lightning Development
Kit” for bitcoin wallet and app developers, so they can more easily build on
the flagship cryptocurrency’s layer-two scaling solution.
The new kit, according to the company’s announcement,
includes an API, language tools, demo apps, and other features that are set
to help developers add Lightning Network support into their own BTC wallets.
The goal is to both boost user experiences and help developers add LN support
to existing wallets, instead of having to create new products. Square Crypto
said in its announcement:
"For bitcoin to become a widely used
global currency – one that can’t be stopped, tampered with or rigged in
anyone’s favor – improvements to bitcoin’s UX, security, privacy, and scaling
are required.”
The announcement noted the kit
is still being built, and didn’t reveal when it’s scheduled to be launched.
