> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.zion.fyi/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.zion.fyi/zion-account/lightning-wallet.md).

# Lightning Wallet

Zion Social utilizes Bitcoin Lightning Wallets for all transaction on the application. To interact with others on Zion social you must have funds in your wallet.  

For more information on how to fund your wallet navigate to [Funding Zion Wallet](/zion/funding-zion-wallet.md).

### Sending Funds

To request funds follow the instructions below:

* Navigate to your Lightning Wallet page and click "Send"
* Enter the Lighting invoice address or scan the invoice QR code
* Click "Send"

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## Receive Funds

To add receive to a [Zion Lightning wallet](https://docs.zion.fyi/social/zion-app/lightning-wallet):

1. Navigate to your Lightning Wallet page and click "Request"
2. Input the amount of SATS you would like to add and click "Continue"
3. Copy the generated Lightning Invoice and pay it with your favorite Lightning wallet or [Lightning supported exchange](https://github.com/theDavidCoen/LightningExchanges)
   * Examples: [Cash App](< https://cash.app/app/VQDSBQP>) & [River](https://river.com/signup?r=XHOYBCSI)&#x20;

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### View Transactions

* Navigate to your Lightning Wallet page
* Below "Send"/"Request" is a list of your wallet transactions from newest to oldest

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