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title: Voltage Docs
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Build with Voltage through the implementation model that matches how your organization funds and operates payments. Both paths use the Voltage Payments API; the difference is what backs the wallets and who operates the underlying infrastructure.

## Choose your path

### Credit-backed

Use a Voltage-provided line of credit without operating the underlying Lightning node. Start with [Credit-backed](docId\:HAiUtgdMBAOXSV0E3f3BM).

### Node-backed

Use a customer-controlled Lightning node and reserve beneath the Payments API. This path includes additional custody, credential, liquidity, treasury, and infrastructure responsibilities. Start with [Node-backed](docId\:QM0CY6SxnKlCMGmV4CWEp).

## Shared documentation

- [Setup](docId\:eAFPjuExSdVs3p7ihYKxG)
- [How It Works](docId\:tI4miNS4So-oQXT74qM8r)
- [Developer Guide](docId\:l4SP3ErnFdBsLxqajXoEG)
- [Voltage Payments API](docId\:ee9ANJJLOmBmFF1vX4UJw)
- [Release Notes](docId\:nwu9XsDhoCoLd8oknGAEJ)
- [Security](docId\:hEQR91IAgoPrmHjtsW5TM)
- [Migration Guide](docId:7szaYmJG8lKjCmIWjkuB-)
- [Team Management](docId\:sydannsxRf3zSZ0Jd_Hss)
- [Risk Management](docId\:Fc2j9GP3JIonyzbDDbUp-)

Start with your implementation path, then use the shared Developer Guide and API reference for endpoint-level integration.