Tiankii Platform
Tiankii's mission is to simplify Bitcoin Lightning adoption by developing the Bitcoin Command Center, a hub that enables organizations to manage payments and issue Bitcoin-based payment solutions efficiently. With this infrastructure, businesses can:
- Process Bitcoin payments seamlessly.
- Issue Bitcoin cards or wallets for employees.
- Convert email addresses into Lightning Addresses.
- Manage NFC cards and Lightning nodes under their own domain.
- Perform mass Bitcoin payments efficiently.
- Maintain enterprise-grade infrastructure with self-custodial security.
This approach allows businesses to leverage the decentralization and efficiency of the Lightning Network without relying on traditional intermediaries.
Bitcoin Contactless Payments Scheme
One of Tiankii's most innovative advancements is the Bitcoin Contactless Payments Scheme, a system built on open standards like LNURL and Boltcard, enabling instant and contactless transactions via NFC. This scheme allows enterprises to integrate Bitcoin payments seamlessly into their operations while maintaining a high level of security and efficiency.
Payment Flow
Tiankii's payment model involves three key actors:
- Issuer: Any entity issuing Bitcoin cards or Lightning addresses, such as companies, financial institutions, or individual users.
- Acquirer: Entities verifying and processing payments on the Bitcoin network using a Lightning node or wallet.
- Merchant: Businesses accepting Bitcoin payments through the Lightning Network, ensuring seamless transactions for customers.
How It Works
- The cardholder uses an NFC-enabled Bitcoin card to make payments via the Lightning Network.
- Payments are verified and settled by the issuer, using a self-hosted Lightning node.
- The acquirer processes the payment and settles transactions via the Bitcoin blockchain.
- The merchant receives the Bitcoin payment and provides goods and services to the consumer.
With this ecosystem, consumers can make payments quickly and in a decentralized manner, bypassing traditional payment networks like Visa or Mastercard. Additionally, organizations can issue NFC Bitcoin cards that seamlessly integrate with their own domain and Lightning node.
Self-Custodial Solution
A major highlight of Tiankii is its focus on self-custody. Instead of relying on third parties, users have full control over their private keys and funds. Key benefits include:
- Decentralized Infrastructure: Lightning nodes can be hosted on the user’s infrastructure or a Lightning Service Provider (LSP).
- Automated Liquidity Management: Facilitates seamless payment channel management.
- Connectivity with Custodial Wallets: Users can connect activated cards and Lightning addresses to their own wallets.
- Enterprise-Grade Security: Organizations maintain full ownership and responsibility over their funds.
- Open Source: Tiankii’s software is publicly available, ensuring transparency and security.
The Future of Bitcoin Payments
Tiankii is paving the way for Bitcoin mass adoption in businesses and enterprises. By offering a decentralized, enterprise-ready, and self-custodial solution, it empowers organizations to integrate Bitcoin payments effortlessly, ensuring fast transactions, low fees, and full financial sovereignty.
