BitBox Adds Lightning Without Requiring a New Seed Phrase

Bitcoin Magazine reports that Lightning functionality has arrived on BitBox, bringing cold storage and instant payments into the same application. The publication says the setup uses one backup and one balance sheet, while users do not need to create a new seed phrase for the Lightning addition. The development connects BitBox’s cold-storage environment with Bitcoin’s Lightning Network payment system, according to the report. Bitcoin Magazine’s article, written by Mathew Di Salvo, presents the change as a streamlined way to manage both stored bitcoin and Lightning payments within a single app. The report does not provide additional details on rollout timing, supported features, or user availability. The update is relevant to bitcoin users evaluating how custody and faster payments can coexist in one wallet experience.