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Bitcoin wallets for iOS and Android with Lightning Network support for fast payments.

Why We Recommend

Built by ACINQ, creators of Eclair (one of the original Lightning implementations). Fully open-source. Runs a real Lightning node on your phone.

Services & Features

  • Splicing (single dynamic channel)
  • Taproot channels (15% cheaper, more private)
  • Trustless on-chain swaps
  • Multiple wallet support
  • NFC payments

Why We Recommend

Fully open-source (AGPL). Embedded LND node option. No KYC. OLYMPUS LSP for 0-conf channels.

Services & Features

  • Embedded Lightning node
  • Remote node management (LND, Core Lightning)
  • Zeus Pay (self-custodial Lightning address)
  • Simple Taproot Channels
  • Contact book & NFC payments

Why We Recommend

Fully open-source (MIT license). Built by Bull Bitcoin (founded 2013).

Services & Features

  • Bitcoin, Lightning & Liquid support
  • Non-custodial atomic swaps
  • Hardware wallet companion (Coldcard Q)
  • Recoverbull encrypted backup
  • Bull Bitcoin exchange integration (optional)

Why We Recommend

Open-source. Built on BDK (Bitcoin Dev Kit). OpenSats grant funded. No data collection.

Services & Features

  • Hot wallet with encrypted local storage
  • Hardware wallet support (Coldcard, Krux, TAPSIGNER)
  • PSBT signing via QR & NFC
  • BIP329 label sync (Sparrow compatible)
  • UTXO management

Why We Recommend

Open-source. Native iOS app. Cashu protocol uses Chaumian blind signatures — mint can't see who sends or receives.

Services & Features

  • Cashu ecash (Chaumian mint)
  • iMessage integration (send BTC in texts)
  • Lightning interoperability
  • Multiple mint support
  • Zero data collection

Why We Recommend

Built on open-source Fedimint protocol. $17M Series A. Ten31 seed investor.

Services & Features

  • Federated ecash (Chaumian blind signatures)
  • Lightning & on-chain support
  • Built-in encrypted chat
  • Community federations
  • Mini apps & mods
  • iOS & Android

Why We Recommend

Originally Blockstream project, now by JAN3 (Samson Mow). Non-custodial. Uses Green Development Kit (GDK).

Services & Features

  • Bitcoin, Lightning & Liquid
  • Native USDt support (Liquid, Ethereum, Tron)
  • Asset swaps via Boltz
  • Prepaid Dolphin Card integration
  • 12-word seed backup

Why We Recommend

Founded 2017. Fully open-source (MIT license). Connect to your own Electrum server. No KYC.

Services & Features

  • Bitcoin & Lightning
  • Multisig vaults
  • Watch-only wallets
  • Hardware wallet support (Coldcard, Cobo)
  • Plausible deniability (fake wallets)

Why We Recommend

Alby operates on a self-custodial model where users control their own private keys. Alby Hub is explicitly designed so that Alby never has access to user funds - you run your own Lightning node either self-hosted or via Alby Cloud with encrypted keys. All products are open-source, enabling community verification of the codebase across repositories.

The platform implements OAuth 2.0 for API security, GDPR-compliant data handling, and employees are bound by confidentiality agreements. Technical and organizational measures protect against data risks, with log files retained for 60 days for security and incident resolution. The browser extension secures key storage and Nostr interactions with user-controlled backups.

Alby has maintained a positive reputation in the Bitcoin and Nostr communities, with users on BitcoinTalk and app stores affirming its legitimacy for Lightning usage. No security incidents have been reported in public sources.

Services & Features

  • Browser extension for web payments
  • Self-custodial Lightning Hub
  • Nostr Wallet Connect support
  • Lightning Address (you@getalby.com)
  • Mobile app (Alby Go)
  • 100+ app integrations

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Why We Recommend

Open-source. Web-based (no install needed). Uses Cashu protocol with Chaumian blind signatures for privacy.

Services & Features

  • Browser-based ecash wallet
  • Lightning send/receive
  • Multiple mint support
  • Offline token transfer
  • No signup required

Why We Recommend

First multi-user multisig wallet. Zero KYC. Famously refused Canadian court order during Freedom Convoy.

Services & Features

  • Flexible multisig (2-of-3 to 4-of-7)
  • Inheritance with timelocks
  • Byzantine platform for advisors
  • All major hardware wallets supported
  • Tor & own node support

Why We Recommend

100% community-funded. Forked from Samourai Wallet source code (April 2024). GNU GPL v3 licensed. Tor integration with no DNS dependencies.

Services & Features

  • Whirlpool coinjoin (ZeroLink)
  • Stowaway & STONEWALLx2 P2P coinjoins
  • PayNym (BIP47 payment codes)
  • Tor & Dojo node integration
  • Ricochet transactions
  • Coin control & UTXO labeling

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Why We Recommend

Bitcoin Keeper is a fully non-custodial, open-source wallet where users maintain complete control of their private keys. The company never has access to user funds and cannot sign or authorize transactions on behalf of users.

The application code is publicly available on GitHub (bithyve/bitcoin-keeper), allowing independent security review by the community. Bitcoin Keeper provides signed checksums and detached GPG signatures for APK verification, enabling users to confirm they are running authentic, unmodified software. WalletScrutiny has included Bitcoin Keeper in their build verification efforts, indicating attention to transparency.

The wallet supports connecting to your own Bitcoin node, eliminating reliance on third-party servers for transaction verification. Multi-key vault configurations distribute signing authority across multiple devices and locations, removing single points of failure. The app is Bitcoin-only, avoiding the complexity and attack surface of multi-asset wallets.

Services & Features

  • Multisig vaults (2-of-3 to 3-of-5)
  • Hardware wallet integration
  • Inheritance planning with time-locks
  • UTXO and fee management
  • Collaborative custody tools
  • Canary wallet monitoring

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Why We Recommend

Bitcoin Jungle operates as a nonprofit, open-source community project built on the proven Bitcoin Beach/Galoy wallet codebase, which has been battle-tested in El Salvador's circular economy. The project maintains transparency through its open-source foundation, allowing anyone to audit the underlying code.

The wallet implements daily transaction limits and automated internal audits for suspicious activity to protect users. Data is encrypted in transit, and the project does not hold bank accounts, reducing counterparty risk. With over 380 merchant locations accepting Bitcoin in Costa Rica and average payments under 20,000 colones (~$35 USD), the system is designed for everyday spending rather than large-value storage.

Bitcoin Jungle is a member of the Bitcoin Association of Costa Rica and has built strong local trust since launching in late 2021, with 80% of users being Costa Rican residents. The project operates without fees or commissions, demonstrating its community-first, non-commercial mission.

Services & Features

  • Zero-fee Lightning payments
  • 380+ accepting merchants in Costa Rica
  • Fiat conversion via SINPE/Bull Bitcoin
  • Merchant point-of-sale tools
  • Free business onboarding
  • Community education resources

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