# Voltage Docs

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](/credit-backed).

### 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](/node-backed).

## Shared documentation

- [Setup](/setup)
- [How It Works](/how-it-works)
- [Developer Guide](/developer-guide)
- [Voltage Payments API](/voltage-payments-api)
- [Release Notes](/release-notes)
- [Security](/security)
- [Migration Guide](/migration-guide)
- [Team Management](/team-management)
- [Risk Management](/risk-management)

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