Assets Protocol Engineer (Remote)
Lightning LabsSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
About Lightning Labs
Lightning Labs develops software for the Lightning Network, which is a layer on the Bitcoin blockchain that allows for faster and cheaper transactions. Their main product, Lightning Terminal, is a web interface that helps users manage nodes in the Lightning Network, making it easier to handle many low-fee Bitcoin transactions quickly. This product is especially useful for businesses and individuals who need to conduct numerous transactions efficiently. Lightning Labs stands out by focusing on open-source software and offering premium tools that enhance the Lightning Network's functionality. Their goal is to improve the efficiency and accessibility of Bitcoin transactions for a wide range of clients, including developers and financial institutions.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$80.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
11-50Employees
Benefits
Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Risks
Competition from similar blockchain companies could reduce Lightning Labs' market share.
Stablecoin introduction may face regulatory scrutiny, complicating deployment.
Security vulnerabilities in Taproot Assets could harm Lightning Labs' reputation.
Differentiation
Lightning Labs offers the most developer-friendly Lightning Network protocol implementation.
Their Neutrino platform enables quick blockchain transactions on mobile devices.
Lightning Terminal simplifies node management for high-volume, low-fee Bitcoin transactions.
Upsides
Taproot Assets could attract institutional investors to the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Stablecoins on Bitcoin may create new revenue streams for Lightning Labs.
LND v0.17 beta launch shows ongoing software improvements and user attraction.
Funding
Total raised$80.25 M
Latest valuation$350.00 M
StageSERIES_B
SERIES B
3/31/2022$70
$350.00 MSERIES A
1/31/2020$10
$50.00 M