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Lightning Addresses

How to find, share, and update your Lightning Address

Written by Matty

⚡ What is a Lightning Address?

A Lightning Address is a simple, human-readable identifier that lets you send and receive Bitcoin instantly over the Lightning Network. Think of it like an email address, but for Bitcoin payments.

Instead of dealing with long, complex Lightning invoices (which are single-use and expire) or scanning QR codes every time, your Lightning Address makes receiving payments as easy as sharing your email. It's in the familiar format: yourname@rhinobitcoin.com.

At Rhino, every user gets access to this feature to make everyday Bitcoin transactions faster, cheaper, and more convenient.


📥 Find and Share Your Lightning Address

  1. Tap the menu icon in the top-left corner to open your settings

  2. Select Lightning Address

  3. Copy your address and share it with the person paying you


✏️ Update Your Lightning Address

  1. Tap the menu icon in the top-left corner to open your settings

  2. Select Lightning Address

  3. Enter a new name (must be at least 6 characters long)

  4. Save your changes

Your new Lightning Address will be yourname@rhinobitcoin.com, using the name you entered.


💸 Send to a Lightning Address

You can pay someone else's Lightning Address from your Lightning Wallet:

  1. Go to the Explore tab and tap Lightning Wallet

  2. Select Pay Invoice

  3. Enter the Lightning Address you'd like to send to

  4. Enter the amount

  5. Tap Send

Learn more about sending and receiving in our Lightning Wallet Payments article.


👀 Don't see the Lightning Wallet? It's only available in Rhino Bitcoin mode. Learn how to switch modes.

Need help? Reach out via in-app chat or email support@rhinobitcoin.com.

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