Amboss Activates RailsX, Enabling Self-Custody Stablecoin Trading on Bitcoin Lightning
Amboss launched RailsX, a Lightning Network exchange enabling peer-to-peer stablecoin trading without central intermediaries. The platform supports USDT-L and USDC-L pairs issued by Speed Wallet, settling trades atomically within seconds through existing Lightning channels. RailsX integrates with Thunderhub for node management, allowing users to maintain self-custody while accessing dollar-denominated liquidity directly on Bitcoin infrastructure—a significant step toward competing with alternative ecosystems dominating stablecoin activity.
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