Does Lolli's support for Lightning Network withdrawals help resolve user trust issues?

Bitcoin reward app Lolli, after integrating with Spark, has officially launched the Lightning Network withdrawal feature. This new feature rollout may help alleviate user dissatisfaction that has accumulated since Lolli was acquired by Thesis in July.

From Withdrawal Halt to Feature Restart

After Thesis acquired Lolli, the platform temporarily shut down all Bitcoin transfer and withdrawal channels due to backend migration work. This move sparked widespread controversy within the community, with some long-term users feeling neglected. Subsequently, Thesis also prioritized integrating the Mezo protocol—an EVM-compatible Bitcoin scaling layer—before supporting on-chain transactions. The frequent adjustments in these decisions further deepened user distrust.

How Spark Protocol Breaks the Deadlock

This collaboration with Spark marks a clear direction for Lolli’s improvements. Spark is an open-source Layer2 protocol developed by Lightspark, featuring instant, low-cost, self-custodied transactions, and is fully compatible with the Lightning Network. Thesis and Lightspark jointly announced that they will provide native Lightning Network support for Lolli’s Bitcoin rewards through Spark’s SDK toolkit.

Can Users Regain Confidence

As a second-layer payment solution for Bitcoin, the Lightning Network offers fast transaction speeds and low fees—precisely the features Lolli users have been eagerly awaiting. The new feature launch gives users an opportunity to reevaluate Lolli. However, whether trust can truly be restored after the series of adjustments following the acquisition remains to be seen, and will depend on subsequent product stability and user experience.