# LNURL

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### Why use LNURL?

LNURL improves the user experience by converting Lightning Network transactions into easy-to-scan QR codes or simple URLs, making it ideal for retail or peer-to-peer transactions.

### Send to LNURL Addresses

**To Satoshi users**

* Locate the user, click 'Pay', enter the amount, and confirm.
* Alternatively, scan the recipient's LNURL address, select an amount to send.

**To users with other wallets**

* Click 'Send', scan or paste the LNURL address, set an amount, and confirm.

### Receive at your LNURL Address

* Simply share your LNURL as a QR code or URL, making it easy to receive payments through messaging apps.