- Headquarters
- Barcelona, Spain
- info@elenpay.tech
ElenPAY is a Barcelona-based Bitcoin Lightning Network Payment Service Provider (PSP) purpose-built for platforms, fintechs, and digital businesses that require instant, low-cost Bitcoin payments at scale. Founded as a private, self-owned company, it claims to be the first Lightning PSP designed specifically for business payment needs, processing over $2 billion in monthly volume and more than 50 million transactions per month. By leveraging the Lightning Network—a second-layer protocol on Bitcoin—ElenPAY enables under-one-second confirmations and near-zero fees, making it economically viable for high-frequency, small-to-medium transactions. The company primarily serves the online gambling and iGaming ecosystem, as well as crypto wallets and other digital merchants seeking to eliminate chargebacks and reduce reliance on traditional payment rails. Despite its impressive operational metrics, ElenPAY maintains a low public profile with no disclosed founding details, leadership team, or independent verification of its claimed volumes.
Detailed Review
Business Model and Technology
ElenPAY operates exclusively on the Bitcoin Lightning Network, a second-layer scaling solution that addresses the high fees and slow confirmations of on-chain Bitcoin transactions. The company positions itself as a payment service provider for businesses that process large volumes of small-to-medium transactions, where traditional Bitcoin fees ($1–$50+) and confirmation times (10–60 minutes) are impractical. By routing payments through Lightning, ElenPAY reduces transaction costs to under $0.01 and achieves instant settlement. Its infrastructure is built to handle over 100,000 transactions per second, with a claimed 99.99% uptime and round-the-clock support.
Core Products
ElenPAY offers three main solutions: a direct API for integrating Lightning payments into existing platforms; a white-label PSP that allows partners to offer branded Lightning payments with full commercial control over fees and sub-merchant terms; and backend Lightning node infrastructure including routing, liquidity management, and secure custody. The white-label solution is particularly aimed at payment service providers, fintech apps, and crypto wallets that want to add Lightning capabilities without building their own node network.
Target Market and Reach
The company explicitly targets the iGaming and online gambling vertical, as stated on its Facebook page and website use cases. It also serves crypto wallets and digital merchants that require borderless, chargeback-proof payments. ElenPAY claims to connect to over 650 million cryptocurrency users globally through integrations with wallets like Coinbase and Binance. Its website states $2 billion+ in monthly processed volume and 50 million+ transactions per month, though these figures lack independent verification due to the company's limited public footprint.
Public Presence and Transparency
Despite its large claimed scale, ElenPAY has very little public visibility. No press releases, funding announcements, or leadership interviews appear in major fintech or crypto news outlets. The company does not disclose its founding year, founder names, or executive team on its website, LinkedIn, or other channels. Its LinkedIn page lists 571 followers and states 11–50 employees, with only 5 visible profiles. The GitHub repository exists but shows minimal activity. Licensing information is also not publicly disclosed.
Key Products
Bitcoin Lightning PSP (API Integration)
Direct API for platforms, fintechs, and digital businesses to accept Bitcoin Lightning payments, deposits, and withdrawals. Handles over 100k transactions per second with near-zero fees and instant confirmations.
White Label Lightning PSP
A customizable payment aggregator allowing companies to offer Bitcoin Lightning payments under their own brand. Includes branded checkout, back-office management, sub-merchant onboarding, and full commercial control over fee structures, powered by ElenPAY's node infrastructure.
Lightning Node Infrastructure & Routing
ElenPAY operates its own Lightning Network node and provides routing, liquidity management, and secure custody infrastructure for partners.
Offices & Headcount
25 employees (approx.)
