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Wallets

2020-12-30T09:36:29Z

2A01:CB19:8361:CC00:14D1:50E4:6A8:620E: Add Phoenix

= Functionality of wallets =
{{HELP|Please add more details to wallet functionality.}}
Wallets are considered [[Layer-3]] applications. Wallets use the Lightning Network (a [[Layer-2]] protocol) which is a [[payment]] protocol to provide wallet functionality.

[[Non-custodial]] wallets create, manage and use private [[Layer-1]] [[keys]] that hold funds. Such [[keys|private keys]] are for example [[Bitcoin]] or [[Litecoin]] keys, corresponding to the [[Layer-1]] blockchain.

[[Custodial]] wallets are usually [[thin]] mobile apps that connect to web sites operating [[custodial]] [[wallets]].

Lightning wallets connect to [[Lightning nodes]] as well as to [[Layer-1]] blockchain nodes, such as [[Bitcoin]] nodes.

= Features =
Wallet features might include:
* creating and closing a [[Channel|Lightning payment channel]]
* sending and receiving of [[Payment|Lightning payments]]
* refilling funds, funds pop-up
* [[Punishing Transaction|punishing fraudulent payment publication]]
* integration with or connectivity to [[Watchtowers]]
* connectivity to Lightning [[exchanges]]
* [[Atomic swap|atomic swaps]]

= [[Dangers]] and [[Risks]] =
Be aware of and understand the difference between [[full]] and [[thin]] wallets. The differences between [[custodial]] and [[non-custodial]] wallets. The differences between [[open source]] and [[closed source]] wallets. Wallets can steal <strong>all</strong> all your funds. Do not use a wallet you do not trust. Always research a wallet (e.g. on the internet) before you install and use a wallet. Only use a wallet you trust.

Wallets can have access to, hold, and manage the [[private keys]] of your funds. Wallets can misuse these keys to fraudulently steal funds from you if you are not careful. See [[fraud]] to learn about how to [[avoid fraud]].

= Best practices =
* Build knowledge: Learn about Lightning.
* Build trust: Research a wallet to build trust before downloading it, installing it or using it.
* Start with small funds: Start with small funds to improve your knowledge and the trust in your wallet.
* Backup: Frequently [[backup]] your wallet. This is specific to your wallet, so check with your Lightning wallet provider.
* Use a [[Watchtower]]: Use a [[Watchtower]] to be vigilant on your behalf about your Lightning [[Payments|payment transactions]]
* Open the wallet regularly: This is specific to your wallet, so check with your Lightning wallet provider. Good wallets are vigilant and supervise your [[Payment|payment transactions]] and thereby can detect and also correct [[Fraud|fraudulent payment transactions]]. You might have to open your wallet for this to happen.

= List of Lightning wallets =
Disclaimer: [[Main_Page|lightningwiki.net]] does not recommend any wallet(s) and is not responsible for the action(s) of any wallets. The use of any wallet is 100% at your risk. It is fully your responsibility. See [[dangers]] and [[risks]].

{| class="wikitable"
! style="font-weight:bold;" | Wallet
! style="font-weight:bold;" | Own your keys?
! style="font-weight:bold;" | Desktop
! style="font-weight:bold;" | Android
! style="font-weight:bold;" | IOS
! style="font-weight:bold;" | Open-source
! style="font-weight:bold;" | Remarks
|-
| [https://zap.jackmallers.com/ Zap Wallet]
| Yes
| Yes
| No
| Yes
| [https://github.com/LN-Zap Yes]
|
|-
| [https://github.com/lightninglabs/lightning-app Lightning Labs app]
| Yes
| Yes
|
|
| [https://github.com/lightninglabs/lightning-app Yes]
| by [[Lightning Labs]], [[lnd]] frontend
|-
| [https://coinos.io Coinos]
| Yes
| No
| No
| No
| [https://github.com/asoltys/coinos Yes]
| Coinos is a bitcoin web wallet. Coinos offers both custodial and non-custodial wallet accounts.
|-
| [https://github.com/ACINQ/eclair-wallet Eclair wallet]
| Yes
| No
| Yes
| No
| [https://github.com/ACINQ/eclair-wallet Yes]
| by [[ACINQ]], [[Eclair]] frontend; supports receiving payments on [[Testnet]]
|-
| [https://github.com/alexbosworth/lnd-gui lnd-gui]
| Yes
| MacOS
| No
| No
| [https://github.com/alexbosworth/lnd-gui Yes]
| by [https://github.com/alexbosworth Alex Bosworth]
|-
| [https://lightningpeach.com/peach-wallet Peach wallet]
| ?
| Lin/Win/Mac
| Yes
| Yes
|
| The Lightning wallet is [[custodial]].
|-
| [https://lightning-wallet.com/ BLW (Bitcoin Lightning Wallet)]
| Yes
| No
| Yes
| No
| [https://github.com/btcontract/lnwallet Yes]
| standalone SPV Bitcoin node
|-
| [https://rawtx.com/ Rawtx ln wallet]
| ?
| ?
| Yes
|
|
|
|-
| [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/coinclip-testnet/id1372927440 Coinclip]
| Yes
| No
| No
| Yes
|
| [[Testnet]]
|-
| [https://github.com/neogeno/shango-lightning-wallet Shango]
| Yes
| No
| Yes
| Yes
|
| [[lnd]] frontend, requires [[lnd]] node
|-
| [https://www.lndthinwallet.com/ Union7 lnd thin wallet]
| Yes
| No
| No
| Yes
|
| [[lnd]] front-end
|-
| [https://shocknet.github.io/ Shock wallet]
| Yes
| Yes, web
|
|
|
| [[c-lightning]] frontend
|-
| [https://github.com/marzig76/fulmo Fulmo]
| Yes
|
|
|
|
|
|-
| [https://bluewallet.io/ Blue wallet]
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| [https://github.com/bluewallet/bluewallet Yes]
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKmI-dV_va4 Review video]. Bitcoin wallet is [[non-custodial]]. Lightning wallet is [[custodial]] by default.
|-
| [https://github.com/shesek/spark-wallet Spark wallet]
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| [https://github.com/shesek/spark-wallet Yes]
| [[c-lightning]] frontend
|-
| [https://github.com/fiatjaf/sparko Sparko]
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| [https://github.com/fiatjaf/sparko Yes]
| The same as Spark wallet, but repackaged as a single binary
|-
| [https://www.swiftlightning.io/ Swift Lightning Project]
|
| No
| Yes
| No
|
|
|-
| [https://walletofsatoshi.com/ Wallet of Satoshi]
| Yes
| No
| Yes
| Yes
|
| "Simplest wallet"
|-
| [https://t.me/lntxbot @lntxbot]
| No
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| [https://github.com/fiatjaf/lntxbot Yes]
| Telegram bot that serves as a full-fledged custodial wallet.
|-
| [https://lightningjoule.com/ Joule]
| Yes
| Yes, web
|
|
|
| by [https://walletofsatoshi.com Wallet of Satoshi], [[lnd]] frontend
|-
| [https://moneni.com/mcb/deposit Moneni]
| No
| Yes, web
|
|
|
| Web wallet
|-
| [https://www.pebble.indiesquare.me/ Pebble]
| Yes
|
| Yes
| Yes
| [https://github.com/IndieSquare/pebblewallet Yes]
| connect to your own remote LND or BTCPay server
|-
| [https://nayuta.co/wallet/ Nayuta]
| Yes
|
| Yes
| Yes
|
| powered by lnd, using SPV
|-
| [https://phoenix.acinq.co/ Phoenix]
| Yes
|
| Yes
| Yes
|
| Only support Eclair Lightning channels
|}

= External links =
* [https://ion.radar.tech/#wallet-guide Radar Ion Lightning wallet reviews]
* [https://lightningnetworkstores.com/wallets lightningnetworkstores.com list of wallets]

[[Category:Wallets]]

Wallets

2020-12-30T09:33:45Z

2A01:CB19:8361:CC00:14D1:50E4:6A8:620E: There is a desktop version of Blue Wallet

= Functionality of wallets =
{{HELP|Please add more details to wallet functionality.}}
Wallets are considered [[Layer-3]] applications. Wallets use the Lightning Network (a [[Layer-2]] protocol) which is a [[payment]] protocol to provide wallet functionality.

[[Non-custodial]] wallets create, manage and use private [[Layer-1]] [[keys]] that hold funds. Such [[keys|private keys]] are for example [[Bitcoin]] or [[Litecoin]] keys, corresponding to the [[Layer-1]] blockchain.

[[Custodial]] wallets are usually [[thin]] mobile apps that connect to web sites operating [[custodial]] [[wallets]].

Lightning wallets connect to [[Lightning nodes]] as well as to [[Layer-1]] blockchain nodes, such as [[Bitcoin]] nodes.

= Features =
Wallet features might include:
* creating and closing a [[Channel|Lightning payment channel]]
* sending and receiving of [[Payment|Lightning payments]]
* refilling funds, funds pop-up
* [[Punishing Transaction|punishing fraudulent payment publication]]
* integration with or connectivity to [[Watchtowers]]
* connectivity to Lightning [[exchanges]]
* [[Atomic swap|atomic swaps]]

= [[Dangers]] and [[Risks]] =
Be aware of and understand the difference between [[full]] and [[thin]] wallets. The differences between [[custodial]] and [[non-custodial]] wallets. The differences between [[open source]] and [[closed source]] wallets. Wallets can steal <strong>all</strong> all your funds. Do not use a wallet you do not trust. Always research a wallet (e.g. on the internet) before you install and use a wallet. Only use a wallet you trust.

Wallets can have access to, hold, and manage the [[private keys]] of your funds. Wallets can misuse these keys to fraudulently steal funds from you if you are not careful. See [[fraud]] to learn about how to [[avoid fraud]].

= Best practices =
* Build knowledge: Learn about Lightning.
* Build trust: Research a wallet to build trust before downloading it, installing it or using it.
* Start with small funds: Start with small funds to improve your knowledge and the trust in your wallet.
* Backup: Frequently [[backup]] your wallet. This is specific to your wallet, so check with your Lightning wallet provider.
* Use a [[Watchtower]]: Use a [[Watchtower]] to be vigilant on your behalf about your Lightning [[Payments|payment transactions]]
* Open the wallet regularly: This is specific to your wallet, so check with your Lightning wallet provider. Good wallets are vigilant and supervise your [[Payment|payment transactions]] and thereby can detect and also correct [[Fraud|fraudulent payment transactions]]. You might have to open your wallet for this to happen.

= List of Lightning wallets =
Disclaimer: [[Main_Page|lightningwiki.net]] does not recommend any wallet(s) and is not responsible for the action(s) of any wallets. The use of any wallet is 100% at your risk. It is fully your responsibility. See [[dangers]] and [[risks]].

{| class="wikitable"
! style="font-weight:bold;" | Wallet
! style="font-weight:bold;" | Own your keys?
! style="font-weight:bold;" | Desktop
! style="font-weight:bold;" | Android
! style="font-weight:bold;" | IOS
! style="font-weight:bold;" | Open-source
! style="font-weight:bold;" | Remarks
|-
| [https://zap.jackmallers.com/ Zap Wallet]
| Yes
| Yes
| No
| Yes
| [https://github.com/LN-Zap Yes]
|
|-
| [https://github.com/lightninglabs/lightning-app Lightning Labs app]
| Yes
| Yes
|
|
| [https://github.com/lightninglabs/lightning-app Yes]
| by [[Lightning Labs]], [[lnd]] frontend
|-
| [https://coinos.io Coinos]
| Yes
| No
| No
| No
| [https://github.com/asoltys/coinos Yes]
| Coinos is a bitcoin web wallet. Coinos offers both custodial and non-custodial wallet accounts.
|-
| [https://github.com/ACINQ/eclair-wallet Eclair wallet]
| Yes
| No
| Yes
| No
| [https://github.com/ACINQ/eclair-wallet Yes]
| by [[ACINQ]], [[Eclair]] frontend; supports receiving payments on [[Testnet]]
|-
| [https://github.com/alexbosworth/lnd-gui lnd-gui]
| Yes
| MacOS
| No
| No
| [https://github.com/alexbosworth/lnd-gui Yes]
| by [https://github.com/alexbosworth Alex Bosworth]
|-
| [https://lightningpeach.com/peach-wallet Peach wallet]
| ?
| Lin/Win/Mac
| Yes
| Yes
|
| The Lightning wallet is [[custodial]].
|-
| [https://lightning-wallet.com/ BLW (Bitcoin Lightning Wallet)]
| Yes
| No
| Yes
| No
| [https://github.com/btcontract/lnwallet Yes]
| standalone SPV Bitcoin node
|-
| [https://rawtx.com/ Rawtx ln wallet]
| ?
| ?
| Yes
|
|
|
|-
| [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/coinclip-testnet/id1372927440 Coinclip]
| Yes
| No
| No
| Yes
|
| [[Testnet]]
|-
| [https://github.com/neogeno/shango-lightning-wallet Shango]
| Yes
| No
| Yes
| Yes
|
| [[lnd]] frontend, requires [[lnd]] node
|-
| [https://www.lndthinwallet.com/ Union7 lnd thin wallet]
| Yes
| No
| No
| Yes
|
| [[lnd]] front-end
|-
| [https://shocknet.github.io/ Shock wallet]
| Yes
| Yes, web
|
|
|
| [[c-lightning]] frontend
|-
| [https://github.com/marzig76/fulmo Fulmo]
| Yes
|
|
|
|
|
|-
| [https://bluewallet.io/ Blue wallet]
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| [https://github.com/bluewallet/bluewallet Yes]
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKmI-dV_va4 Review video]. Bitcoin wallet is [[non-custodial]]. Lightning wallet is [[custodial]] by default.
|-
| [https://github.com/shesek/spark-wallet Spark wallet]
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| [https://github.com/shesek/spark-wallet Yes]
| [[c-lightning]] frontend
|-
| [https://github.com/fiatjaf/sparko Sparko]
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| [https://github.com/fiatjaf/sparko Yes]
| The same as Spark wallet, but repackaged as a single binary
|-
| [https://www.swiftlightning.io/ Swift Lightning Project]
|
| No
| Yes
| No
|
|
|-
| [https://walletofsatoshi.com/ Wallet of Satoshi]
| Yes
| No
| Yes
| Yes
|
| "Simplest wallet"
|-
| [https://t.me/lntxbot @lntxbot]
| No
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| [https://github.com/fiatjaf/lntxbot Yes]
| Telegram bot that serves as a full-fledged custodial wallet.
|-
| [https://lightningjoule.com/ Joule]
| Yes
| Yes, web
|
|
|
| by [https://walletofsatoshi.com Wallet of Satoshi], [[lnd]] frontend
|-
| [https://moneni.com/mcb/deposit Moneni]
| No
| Yes, web
|
|
|
| Web wallet
|-
| [https://www.pebble.indiesquare.me/ Pebble]
| Yes
|
| Yes
| Yes
| [https://github.com/IndieSquare/pebblewallet Yes]
| connect to your own remote LND or BTCPay server
|-
| [https://nayuta.co/wallet/ Nayuta]
| Yes
|
| Yes
| Yes
|
| powered by lnd, using SPV
|}

= External links =
* [https://ion.radar.tech/#wallet-guide Radar Ion Lightning wallet reviews]
* [https://lightningnetworkstores.com/wallets lightningnetworkstores.com list of wallets]

[[Category:Wallets]]