Nostr Web Client

Breez backup is just encrypted lnd backup files, so same as Blixt.

Both LND yes. Main difference is that Breez requires cloud backups and you can only restore within Breez as far as I’m aware, while with Blixt cloud backup is optional and the UI makes it easy to download channel backups locally and export them for use elsewhere if needed.

Another difference is that Breez utilizes a single balance and on chain transactions always involve a swap. Breez does not give the user access to use the underlying on chain wallet for transactions. Blixt gives the user a separate tab to manage and use the on chain wallet. By default Blixt opens channels automatically with on chain funds, but this can be disabled if the user wants to maintain an on chain balance in the app. Blixt also has a better UI for viewing and managing channels.

I still prefer Breez, but Blixt has some nice advanced features for users who need them.

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Juraj 2y ago

No, the "cloud backup" is just encrypted file with lnd backup. You can restore anywhere with lnd.

This feature is nice, but the original question was about new user and I don't want to confuse her with onchain vs lightning and definitely not with channel management.

Safe (as can be done in a mobile app), long lasting storage with send and receive buttons.

corndalorian 2y ago

Interesting and good to know about Breez. And yea for new users Blixt probably isn’t the way to go. I misread what your goal was. Breez is a good balance of features with hiding much of the complexity, at least as much as possible, especially for new or non-technical users.