So, what’s the most efficient strategy?
Many of our clients combine both methods for optimal results:
Lightning Wallet for daily payouts – ensures BTC doesn’t sit on the pool for too long and moves directly to their personal wallet.
On-chain Wallet for long-term holding – where they consolidate larger amounts for secure storage after a certain period.
By using this dual strategy, they maximize flexibility, maintain instant access to BTC, and ensure secure long-term storage.
⚡ How does a Lightning Wallet work?
Lightning Network is a second-layer solution built on top of the Bitcoin blockchain, designed for instant transactions. Instead of recording every payment on the blockchain, Lightning creates payment channels between users, allowing near-instant BTC transfers. The final balance is only settled on the blockchain once the channel is closed.
Key benefits:
Instant transactions – No waiting time; BTC arrives immediately.
Low or zero fees – Since it doesn’t burden the main Bitcoin network.
Ideal for frequent payouts – No need to wait two weeks; you can receive payouts daily.
Enhanced security – BTC doesn’t stay on the mining pool longer than necessary.
Check out this video for a quick and easy explanation of how Lightning Wallets work in detail:
🔗 How does an on-chain Wallet work?
On-chain transactions are recorded directly on the Bitcoin blockchain, requiring validation by miners. This means:
✔ Full control over your BTC – Your BTC is always in your custody.
✔ Maximum transparency – All transactions are traceable on the blockchain.
✔ No reliance on payment channels – BTC is stored directly on the blockchain.
BUT… network congestion can cause delays of several days, and transaction fees can spike to unprofitable levels. The longer BTC remains outside your wallet, the greater the risk of exposure.
How our clients leverage both methods?
For example, Petr, a longtime BTC miner, strategically uses both methods:
⚡ He receives small daily payouts via Lightning to his Bitlifi wallet – BTC arrives instantly, with no fees, and doesn’t sit idle on the pool.
🔗 Periodically, he transfers a larger amount to his Trezor on-chain wallet – ensuring maximum security for long-term holding (HODL).
By combining Lightning’s speed and flexibility with on-chain security, Petr minimizes risks and protects his BTC from unnecessary volatility or security threats on the pool.
🚀 2BMiner covers all transaction fees for you!
Whether you choose on-chain or Lightning wallet payouts, we cover all transaction costs so you can maximize your mining profits.
👉 Set up your payouts according to your needs at 2Bminer.com