LQWD Technologies Corp. (TSXV: LQWD, OTCQX: LQWDF), formerly known as LQwD FinTech Corp., develops enterprise-grade Lightning Network infrastructure and solutions to facilitate instant, low-cost Bitcoin transactions at scale; the company operates a network of high-capacity nodes that provide liquidity services, payment channels as a service, and routing capabilities on Bitcoin's layer-2 Lightning Network; it also maintains a strategic Bitcoin treasury, deploying holdings to generate yield from network fees and support global payment scalability. Incorporated in 1999 and headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with additional offices in Lugano, Switzerland, LQWD targets institutional and enterprise customers in the cryptocurrency and financial technology sectors across North America, Europe, and select global markets. The company focuses on the software-application industry within the technology sector, emphasizing Bitcoin treasury strategies and Lightning Network adoption to drive transaction volume and revenue from routing fees.
In recent developments, LQWD changed its name from LQwD FinTech Corp. to LQWD Technologies Corp. in July 2023 to better reflect its expanded technology focus; it formed strategic partnerships, including with Alby Inc. in September 2024 to serve as a key liquidity provider enhancing transaction efficiency, and with Amboss Technologies Inc. in March 2024 committing initial 10 Bitcoin in liquidity; the company has pursued aggressive Bitcoin accumulation, acquiring additional holdings in June 2025 to reach approximately 171 Bitcoin (with further increases reported to ~252.5 BTC), alongside closing an upsized non-brokered private placement and confirming scalable yield potential through 60-day Lightning Network tests. These initiatives underscore LQWD's commitment to expanding its node network, strengthening its debt-free balance sheet, and positioning for growth in Bitcoin's layer-2 ecosystem amid rising global transaction demand.