> 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/funding-zion-wallet.md).

# Funding Zion Wallet

Zion utilizes [Bitcoin Lightning Network](https://docs.lightning.engineering/the-lightning-network/overview) payments for all transactions. Funds can be used currently for fees associated with communities that have monetization turned on and for boosting content of your favorite creators.

### Adding Funds

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

1. Navigate to your Lightning Wallet page and click "Fund/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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