In today's interconnected world financial autonomy is critical. The ability to transact freely is not just an economic consideration but a crucial enabler of all other human rights. When individuals and communities are denied access to the financial system, their ability to exercise freedom of expression, access healthcare, or even secure basic needs is threatened. Unfortunately this is the stark reality for many marginalised groups worldwide.

Lightning Pay is the easiest and most cost effective way to buy and sell Bitcoin in New Zealand. in this article Director Rob Clarkson shares why Lightning Pay exists and the story behind the Bitcoin Lightning Network.

Besides its monetary properties Bitcoin is also a digital technology and a transformative opportunity for New Zealand in the same vein as the rollout of fibre internet and 5G.

When purchasing Bitcoin on-chain from a centralised exchange, your personal details and transaction addresses are at risk of being leaked, either through a hack or an internal breach. This can expose your Bitcoin holdings and spending habits to prying eyes. Since Bitcoin operates on a public ledger, the movement of coins is visible, potentially linking back to your personal information. However there are several options to enhance your privacy and mitigate the risk of your Bitcoin transactions being tracked. One of the easiest, quickest, and cheapest methods is using the Bitcoin Lightning Network.