Ben Carman: LDK Server Release Announcement | Bitcoin 2026
Lightning just got a major upgrade. At Bitcoin 2026, Ben Carman of Spiral announces LDK Server: a high-performance Lightning daemon built on the Lightning Dev Kit that already powers an estimated 25% of Lightning Network volume through integrators like Cash App, Square, and Lightspark. The new server brings splicing, BOLT 12, async payments, zero-fee commitments, and full LSPS support to anyone who wants to run their own Lightning infrastructure. Most importantly, it makes becoming an LSP accessible to everyone, not just well-funded mobile wallet companies.Use code BM10 to get 10% off Bitcoin 2027 Conference in Nashville: https://2027.b.tc
🔶 Ben Carman - Spiral
Chapters:
1:04 — LDK's feature lead: splicing, BOLT 12, async payments, LSPS
1:47 — Why LDK is mobile-first and built for everywhere
2:05 — The integrator lineup: Cash App, Square, Lightspark, Zeus and more
2:40 — How LDK powers an estimated 25% of Lightning Network volume
3:09 — The problem LDK Server solves for everyday developers
4:23 — Why closed-source LSPs hold Lightning back
5:07 — Inside LDK Server: features, privacy, and developer experience
6:01 — Making anyone an LSP with LSPS2 and LSPS5
7:04 — Enterprise-ready: Docker, Postgres, Prometheus, and Tor
7:43 — Lightweight mobile node setups with mempool.space and gossip sync
8:21 — MCP server and AI agent integrations for Lightning
8:57 — Thunder Hub, Polar, and Zeus integration roadmap
9:37 — Preview live today on GitHub and call to test
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