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OpenNode review
Bitcoin-only payments with Lightning Network — 160+ countries
The verdict
5.8 / 10 · SKIP
Solid choice for Bitcoin-focused merchants wanting Lightning Network infrastructure and Tim Draper-backed credibility. Bitcoin-only focus is both its niche and its limitation.
◆ BUY IT IF
- Native Lightning Network support for instant, ultra-low-fee BTC payments
- 1% flat fee — transparent pricing
- Operations in 160+ countries
- Backed by Tim Draper and Twitter Ventures
◇ SKIP IT IF
- Bitcoin only — zero altcoin or stablecoin support
- Fiat USD conversion only available for US bank accounts
- Trustpilot score 2.0/5 — poor customer support reputation
- Non-US merchants receive Bitcoin settlement only (no local fiat)
§ 01 SCORE BREAKDOWN
Seven axes, weighted.
DIMENSION WEIGHT RATING SCORE
Transaction fees
1% on-chain; 0% Lightning
Integration ease
3 integrations available
Settlement speed
USD only; US bank accounts only; 1–3 business days
Coin support
1+ cryptocurrencies
Security & compliance
No specific payment processor license disclosed publicly; based in Los Angeles, USA; participated in Central B
Fiat conversion
Direct fiat bank settlement
Support
§ 02 SPECIFICATIONS
Everything, in one table.
Fees
- Transaction fee
- 1% on-chain; 0% Lightning
- Monthly fee
- Free
- Fiat settlement
- USD only; US bank accounts only; 1–3 business days
Coverage
- Supported coins
- 1+
- Top coins
- BTC, BTC (Lightning Network)
- Markets served
- 160+ countries for Bitcoin acceptance; fiat USD settlement restricted to US-based businesses
- Restricted
- —
Integration
- Integrations
- API, WooCommerce, Zapier
- Integration ease
- 7.0 / 10
Trust
- Regulatory
- No specific payment processor license disclosed publicly; based in Los Angeles, USA; participated in Central Bank of Bahrain Regulatory Sandbox
- Trustpilot
- 2/5
- Founded
- 2018
§ 03 FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OpenNode safe for businesses? +
OpenNode No specific payment processor license disclosed publicly; based in Los Angeles, USA; participated in Central Bank of Bahrain Regulatory Sandbox.
How much does OpenNode charge per transaction? +
1% on-chain; 0% Lightning. Non-US merchants settle in BTC only
How many cryptocurrencies does OpenNode support? +
OpenNode supports 1+ cryptocurrencies, including BTC, BTC (Lightning Network).
Is OpenNode available in my country? +
OpenNode is available in: 160+ countries for Bitcoin acceptance; fiat USD settlement restricted to US-based businesses.
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