From bb4aa5bad52e09c49adc0c4499e333f6d882baa5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: dsbreez Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:04:25 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Update about_breez_sdk_greenlight.md --- src/guide/about_breez_sdk_greenlight.md | 17 +++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/guide/about_breez_sdk_greenlight.md b/src/guide/about_breez_sdk_greenlight.md index ef686f51..9148e233 100644 --- a/src/guide/about_breez_sdk_greenlight.md +++ b/src/guide/about_breez_sdk_greenlight.md @@ -4,6 +4,11 @@ The Breez SDK provides developers with an end-to-end solution for integrating self-custodial Lightning payments into their apps and services. It eliminates the need for third-parties, simplifies the complexities of Bitcoin and Lightning, and enables seamless onboarding for billions of users to the future of peer-to-peer payments. +To provide the best experience for their end-users, developers can choose between the following implementations: + +- [Breez SDK - Greenlight](../guide/about_breez_sdk_greenlight.md#what-is-the-greenlight-implementation) +- [Breez SDK - Liquid](https://sdk-doc-liquid.breez.technology/) + ## **What Is the *Greenlight* Implementation?** The *Greenlight* implementation is a cloud-based Lightning integration. It offers a self-custodial, end-to-end solution for integrating Lightning payments, utilizing nodes-on-demand provided by Blockstream’s Greenlight, with built-in Lightning Service Providers (LSP), on-chain interoperability, and third-party fiat on-ramps. @@ -41,6 +46,18 @@ The *Greenlight* implementation allows end-users to send and receive payments us ![Breez SDK - Greenlight](https://github.com/breez/breez-sdk-docs/raw/main/src/images/BreezSDK_Greenlight.png) +### **Differences Between Implementations** + +| Greenlight Implementation | Liquid Implementation | +| --- | --- | +| Pure Lightning Network implementation | Trust profile is with the Liquid sidechain | +| Uses Lightning Service Providers (LSPs) for liquidity | No channel management or LSP required | +| Channel open and closing fees | No setup fees for end-users | +| No minimum limit for transactions (after channel opening) | Minimum payment size of 1,000 sats | +| Setup costs are correlated to Bitcoin mining fees | Static Liquid on-chain fees | +| Requires an API key | Does not require an API key | + + ## Pricing The Breez SDK - *Greenlight* is **free** for developers.