Find the Lightning developer you actually need
Every developer on Zaplance is verified through the Lightning Developer Bootcamp. Stop sifting through unqualified candidates — start with a pre-verified pool.
Sign up with your company details
Create an employer account using LNURL-auth — Lightning-native authentication that requires no email or password. Provide your company name, a short description, and your website URL. Your account will enter a pending state while we verify your company.
Note: We ask for basic company info so graduates can make informed decisions about who's reaching out to them.
Get verified by our team
Employer verification is a manual step — we review your company details to ensure graduates receive outreach only from legitimate companies. Verification typically takes 1–2 business days. You'll receive a notification when approved.
Note: Verification is how we protect graduates from spam. Verified employers unlock the ability to send interest signals.
Browse the directory
Explore the full directory of verified Lightning developer graduates. Filter by skill (BOLT-11, LDK, Core Lightning, LND, Nostr, and more), cohort, availability status, and work type (full-time, contract, part-time). Every profile shows real portfolio projects, skill tags, and cohort credentials.
Note: All graduates completed structured Lightning training. You're browsing a pre-filtered pool — no need to screen for basic Lightning knowledge.
Signal interest
When you find a developer you want to connect with, click 'Interested' on their profile. Write a short message (up to 280 characters) explaining why you're reaching out and what context it's for — general interest, a specific bounty, or a full-time role. The graduate receives an email notification with your company details and message.
Note: Graduates control the conversation from there. Rate limits prevent spam: up to 10 interest signals per week per employer.
Why verified talent matters
Bootcamp-verified
Every developer completed structured Lightning training
Real portfolios
See actual projects built during and after the bootcamp
Direct outreach
No recruiters or intermediaries — message the developer directly
Ready to find your Lightning developer?
Sign up as an employer and start browsing after verification.