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| [https://github.com/LN-Zap Yes] | |||
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| [https://github.com/lightninglabs/lightning-app Lightning | | [https://github.com/lightninglabs/lightning-app Lightning Labs app] | ||
| Yes | | Yes | ||
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| by Lightning Labs, [[lnd]] frontend | |||
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| [https://medium.com/@notgrubles/spark-a-new-gui-for-c-lightning-2cf2f024500c Spark GUI] | | [https://medium.com/@notgrubles/spark-a-new-gui-for-c-lightning-2cf2f024500c Spark GUI] | ||
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| [https://github.com/ACINQ/eclair-wallet Eclair wallet] | | [https://github.com/ACINQ/eclair-wallet Eclair wallet] | ||
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| [https://github.com/alexbosworth/lnd-gui Yes] | |||
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| [https://www.lndthinwallet.com/ Union7 lnd thin wallet] | | [https://www.lndthinwallet.com/ Union7 lnd thin wallet] | ||
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| [https://shocknet.github.io/ Shock wallet] | | [https://shocknet.github.io/ Shock wallet] | ||
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| [https://github.com/marzig76/fulmo Fulmo] | | [https://github.com/marzig76/fulmo Fulmo] | ||
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| [https://www.swiftlightning.io/ Swift Lightning Project] | | [https://www.swiftlightning.io/ Swift Lightning Project] | ||
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| [https://walletofsatoshi.com/ Wallet of Satoshi] | | [https://walletofsatoshi.com/ Wallet of Satoshi] | ||
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| [https://moneni.com/mcb/deposit Moneni] | | [https://moneni.com/mcb/deposit Moneni] | ||
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Revision as of 20:59, 3 February 2019
Functionality of wallets
Template:TODO 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 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 Lightning payment channel
- sending and receiving of Lightning payments
- refilling funds, funds pop-up
- punishing fraudulent payment publication
- integration with or connectivity to Watchtowers
- connectivity to Lightning exchanges
- 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 all 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 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 transactions and thereby can detect and also correct fraudulent payment transactions. You might have to open your wallet for this to happen.
List of Lightning wallets
Disclaimer: 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.
| Wallet | Own your keys? | Desktop | Android | IOS | Open-source | Remarks |
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| Zap Wallet | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | ||
| Lightning Labs app | Yes | Yes | Yes | by Lightning Labs, lnd frontend | ||
| Spark GUI | Yes | Yes | c-lightning frontend | |||
| Eclair wallet | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | |
| lnd-gui | Yes | MacOS | No | No | Yes | |
| Peach wallet | Lin/Win/Mac | Yes | Yes | |||
| Lightning Wallet | Yes | No | Yes | No | standalone SPV Bitcoin node | |
| Rawtx ln wallet | ? | ? | Yes | |||
| Coinclip | Yes | No | No | Yes | ||
| Shango | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | lnd frontend, requires lnd node | |
| Union7 lnd thin wallet | Yes | No | No | Yes | lnd front-end | |
| Shock wallet | Yes | Yes (web) | c-lightning frontend | |||
| Fulmo | Yes | |||||
| Blue wallet | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | ||
| Spark wallet | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | c-lightning frontend | |
| Swift Lightning Project | No | Yes | No | |||
| Bitcoin Lightning Wallet | No(!) | No | Yes | No | ||
| Wallet of Satoshi | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | "Simplest wallet" | |
| Joule | Yes | Yes, web | lnd frontend | |||
| Moneni | No | Yes, web | Web wallet |