What is Lighter?
Lighter is a decentralized trading platform built as a zero-knowledge rollup on Ethereum. It uses cryptographic proofs to verify operations such as order matching and liquidations on Ethereum.
The project’s documentation identifies LIT, the Lighter Infrastructure Token, as the native infrastructure token for access, incentives and alignment across the Lighter ecosystem.
How to buy Lighter in the US
In the Crypto.com App, the basic flow is:
- Create an account, then confirm your email.
- Add funds to your account.
- Tap 'Buy,' search for Lighter, enter the amount and confirm.
Which payment methods can I use to buy Lighter?
For US-based users, US dollars (USD) are the primary fiat currency for buying Lighter on Crypto.com. You can fund your account by bank transfer, credit or debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Depositing USD directly by local bank transfer can help you avoid foreign exchange fees when buying Lighter.
Can I buy a fraction of Lighter?
Yes. You don’t need to buy a whole coin. US investors can buy fractional amounts of Lighter from US$1.
Review the amount, payment method and other order details before confirming.




