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Node Connections

Location: Settings → System

Updated: 3/9/2026

Location: Settings → System

Connect your own blockchain nodes for maximum privacy, reliability, and advanced features like address generation and refunds.

Bitcoin Node

FieldDescriptionDefault
Node URLYour Bitcoin node RPC endpoint.
Node HeadersCustom HTTP headers for node authentication.
XpubExtended public key for HD wallet address generation.
Address GenerationGenerate unique Bitcoin addresses for each transaction.Off
Address Generation MethodDefault or "Via Node" (use the node to derive addresses).Default
RefundsEnable Bitcoin refunds through your node.Off

Ethereum Node

FieldDescriptionDefault
Node URLYour Ethereum node RPC endpoint (e.g., Infura, Alchemy, or self-hosted).
Node HeadersCustom HTTP headers for node authentication.
NetworkMainnet or Sepolia (testnet).Mainnet
Address GenerationGenerate unique Ethereum addresses for each transaction.Off
RefundsEnable Ethereum and ERC-20 token refunds through your node.Off

Solana Node

FieldDescription
Node URLYour Solana RPC endpoint.
Node HeadersCustom HTTP headers for node authentication.

Lightning Network

FieldDescriptionDefault
EnableActivate Lightning Network payments.Off
Node URLYour Lightning node REST API endpoint (e.g., LND or c-lightning).
MacaroonYour node's admin macaroon (hex encoded).
Node HeadersCustom HTTP headers.

When to Use Custom Nodes

  • Privacy — Process payments through your own infrastructure
  • Address Generation — Create unique deposit addresses per transaction (eliminates address reuse)
  • Refunds — Process refunds directly from your node
  • Speed — Faster transaction verification with direct node access
  • Lightning Network — Accept instant, low-fee Bitcoin payments

Node Providers

If you don't run your own node, you can use hosted node services:

ProviderChainsFree Tier
InfuraETH, PolygonYes
AlchemyETH, SOL, and moreYes
QuickNodeMultiple chainsLimited