FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Magma.
About Magma
What is Magma?
Magma is Amboss’s peer-to-peer marketplace for Lightning Network liquidity. It connects nodes that need inbound capacity with nodes willing to provide it, using AI to match buyers and sellers and to automate the channel lifecycle.
What are Liquidity Subscriptions?
Liquidity Subscriptions provide recurring, automated channel management. Instead of buying liquidity once, a subscription provisions and rebalances capacity on an ongoing schedule based on your node’s payment activity so you stay online without manual intervention.
How does pricing work?
Sellers set their own prices for the liquidity they provide, and you see the total cost upfront before purchasing. One-off purchases start at a $5 minimum. Subscriptions are priced based on the capacity and cadence you configure.
What if my traffic spikes?
Magma monitors your payment outcomes and capacity. With a Liquidity Subscription it provisions additional inbound liquidity automatically when demand rises, reducing payment failures during peak periods.
Which Lightning implementations are supported?
LND, Core Lightning (CLN), and Eclair, among others. There are no restrictions on your node setup.
Do you ever control my coins or keys?
No. Magma is non-custodial. It uses HODL invoices so funds are only released to the seller once the channel is confirmed open, and Amboss never holds your keys.
How do you choose the peers that supply liquidity?
Magma uses AI trained on years of Lightning Network data to match you with reliable, well-connected peers based on factors like routing performance, uptime, and channel quality.
How long does onboarding take?
Buying liquidity takes minutes and requires no signup. Setting up subscriptions or a seller listing is similarly fast.
Can I change or cancel my subscription?
Yes. Liquidity Subscriptions can be adjusted or cancelled at any time.
Using the API
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the minimum purchase amount? | The minimum amount for buying liquidity is $5 (500 USD cents). |
| How quickly are channels opened after payment? | Magma uses HODL invoices to ensure channels open quickly. Sellers must open the channel within a short timeframe to receive payment. |
| Does Magma take custody of my funds? | No. Magma uses HODL invoices: funds are only released to the seller once the channel is confirmed as opened. |
| How do I get notified about order status? | Notifications are provided through @theambossbot on Telegram. |
| Can I buy liquidity anonymously? | Yes. The Magma API supports anonymous buyers with automatic session accounts. No login required. |