Breez Unlocks Cross-Chain Stablecoin Transfers via Bitcoin Lightning Network

Breez, a Bitcoin Lightning Network infrastructure provider, has announced a new feature for its Software Development Kit (SDK) that enables developers to send USDC and USDT stablecoins directly from a bitcoin balance. The update allows instant, non-custodial transactions from bitcoin balances to over 30 external blockchain networks.

The technical architecture relies on launch liquidity providers Flashnet and Boltz to execute the conversions. Breez noted that the infrastructure is built on an open architecture designed to integrate additional conversion providers over time while maintaining a non-custodial framework.

The feature also supports apps utilizing its 'Stable Balance' functionality, allowing users to hold USD-denominated balances and send funds across the supported networks. The capability is currently live for developers using the Breez SDK and is active on the company's reference application, Glow.