Bitcoin tips have officially launched on X, bringing peer-to-peer crypto payments to millions of users.
Driven by BitBit and Spark, the new feature allows instant Bitcoin transfers via the Lightning Network, enabling creators and communities to receive tips with minimal cost and without wallet setup hurdles.
Bitcoin tips are coming to millions of X users.
According to the announcement, the integration uses Spark's Lightning infrastructure to process payments almost instantly and at a fraction of traditional fees. BitBit confirmed the launch in a post on X, highlighting that users can now tip creators and communities worldwide in real-time.
Big news for Bitcoiners & creators on X!
Bitcoin tipping is now LIVE.
500M X users can now receive Bitcoin (sats).
Meet BitBit: The first social Bitcoin wallet. [Powered by @Spark]
First 100 to Follow and Comment will get a little surprise.
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— BitBit (@bitbit_bot) August 18, 2025
The addition positions Bitcoin beyond commerce, expanding into creator monetization, micropayments, and community support within a mainstream social network.
Lightspark provides the infrastructure behind the feature.
Lightspark built the infrastructure behind the launch. The company designed Spark as a scalable, low-cost way to drive financial applications on Bitcoin. It partners with companies like Coinbase, NuBank, and Bitso to offer Lightning-based solutions.
David Marcus, co-founder and CEO of Lightspark, explained why Spark relies on Bitcoin:
"At Lightspark, we are tirelessly working to ensure that the future of money looks like the open Internet, and not the current financial system, where old gatekeepers are merely replaced by new ones," said Marcus on X.
Musk's vision for an everything app is taking shape.
The launch reflects Elon Musk's ambition to transform X into a multifunctional platform. BeInCrypto reported that the integration of digital assets has long been central to X's "super app" vision. Analysts see tips as a first test for broader payment functions, potentially paving the way for subscriptions, in-app purchases, and commerce.
Musk's model mirrors Asia's super apps, where social features seamlessly merge with financial services.
This is not the first time social platforms have attempted Bitcoin tipping. In 2021, Twitter briefly enabled Bitcoin tips via Lightning. Tools like ChangeTip and Tippin.me also experimented with micropayments in BTC on Twitter, Reddit, and YouTube, while Steemit rewarded content with tokens.
Most initiatives have faced difficulties with scale and compliance, making X the first global platform to natively incorporate Bitcoin tipping.
How the tipping experience works on X.
X users can access tips through the tip icon on profiles in iOS and Android, including within Spaces. Payments connect directly to third-party services like Strike, allowing senders to display amounts in satoshis or BTC. Users can also copy Bitcoin or Ethereum addresses to send tips from external wallets.
According to X's FAQ, the platform itself does not retain part of the tips, although third-party services may charge fees. X does not impose a tipping limit, but payment providers may restrict amounts under their terms. Recipients see the username of the sender from the chosen service, and transactions are subject to each provider's policies.
Bitcoin micropayments face their biggest test yet.
For creators, Bitcoin tips offer a new source of revenue independent of ads or centralized processors. For communities, it provides a way to reward contributors and fund initiatives instantly. Regulatory oversight and Bitcoin price volatility remain challenges, but the efficiency of Lightning and integration into X create a powerful showcase for BTC as a payment method.
The success of this launch will depend on user adoption. If tips gain traction, they could normalize large-scale Bitcoin micropayments and inspire similar integrations on other platforms.
For now, X has given Bitcoin its biggest opportunity yet to transition from a speculative asset to everyday use.
The article Bitcoin tips are launched on X as Elon Musk develops the super app was first seen on BeInCrypto Brazil.
