Lightning Network go process $9B stablecoin volume by 2028

Voltage CEO Graham Krizek dey predict say Bitcoin Layer-2 Lightning Network go handle at least 5% of global stablecoin volume — about $9 billion daily — by 2028. Dis forecast follow early integrations like Tether launch im native USDT for January plus Lightning Labs upgrade Taproot Assets v0.6 wey allow decentralized stablecoin trading. Even though network capacity drop 23% this year, Lightning dey support about 14,000 nodes, 44,800 channels, and capacity of 3,820 BTC ($448 million), with bigger average channels mean say e dey more capital efficient. Krizek talk say rising retail demand, active developer engagement, and growing institutional interest be the main drivers for adoption. Platforms like Cash App dey already route 25% of Bitcoin payments through Lightning, and Voltage dey build tools to put stablecoin functionality inside wallet dem, target tey reach over 700 million users. Incoming onboarding of big issuers like Circle’s USDC and regulatory clarity under laws like GENIUS Act go help volume growth accelerate till late 2025 and beyond. Traders suppose sabi say Lightning Network get fast, low-cost transaction infrastructure and stablecoin ecosystem wey dey grow fit promote more on-chain activity, higher liquidity, and wider market participation for Bitcoin-based payments.