Bitcoin infrastructure firm Amboss has officially launched Rails, a self-custodial service designed to unlock yield opportunities for Bitcoin holders while simultaneously enhancing the scalability of the Lightning Network.
Targeted at institutions, custodians, and high-net-worth individuals, Rails allows participants, referred to as Liquidity Providers (LPs), to earn returns by supplying liquidity to the Lightning Network. Notably, the service ensures users maintain full custody of their Bitcoin, addressing persistent concerns around asset security that typically accompany yield-generating platforms.
Big news from @TheBitcoinConf !
We’re thrilled to announce Rails—a self-custodial Bitcoin yield service that empowers you to earn on your BTC while supercharging the Lightning Network.Let’s bring Bitcoin to the World.https://t.co/3WYYvB95hP
— AMBOSS ⚡ (@ambosstech) May 29, 2025
“This is more than a yield product—it’s a gateway to strengthening Bitcoin’s role in global commerce,”
said Jesse Shrader, CEO and co-founder of Amboss.
“Rails empowers businesses to both support the Lightning Network and realize economic benefits from their Bitcoin holdings.”
Supporting the launch is a coalition of influential partners, including CoinCorner, LQwD, and Flux—a joint venture between Axiom and CoinCorner. These partnerships serve to accelerate adoption and signal confidence in the product’s long-term impact. CoinCorner, already known for its early adoption of the Lightning Network, has integrated Rails into its exchange infrastructure and retail payment systems across the Isle of Man.
According to David Boylan, CFO of CoinCorner, Rails delivers “a structured, practical approach” for businesses to engage with the Lightning Network’s liquidity economy. “This aligns with our mission to make Bitcoin usable in real-world scenarios,” he said, underscoring the importance of financial utility in driving adoption.
Fundamentally, Rails aims to address a persistent bottleneck in the Lightning Network—liquidity. By enabling the efficient deployment of capital through payment routing and liquidity leasing, the platform enhances the network’s capacity to support faster and larger transactions.
To accommodate different levels of engagement, Amboss has introduced two service tiers: Rails LP, designed for high-net-worth individuals and institutions, requires a minimum commitment of one Bitcoin for a year, and Liquidity Subscriptions.
In parallel with Amboss’ launch, another key development in the Bitcoin ecosystem is unfolding. Mezo, a bank-free Bitcoin finance platform developed by Thesis*, has officially launched its Mainnet, introducing what it calls the industry’s first full-stack Bitcoin economy.
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