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I tried. Damn, this is a hard list to make. I don’t think it’s possible without the wallets that have been excluded from the running. Then again, I’m still a newb so I’m probably wrong. 🤷‍♂️
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The Daniel 🖖 1y ago

Here’s what I’ve got so far… tell me this won’t make a new user’s head spin.

⚡️ LIGHTNING WALLETS ⚡️

Coinos.io

https://coinos.io

Fastest setup, custodial web wallet

Zeus

https://zeusln.com

Self custodial “Node in the Phone”

Also pairs with external nodes

Breez

https://breez.technology

Self custodial Lightning

Muun

https://muun.com

Self custodial on-chain and Lightning

Alby Hub

https://getalby.com/

Self custodial web-based node and wallet

Requires an invite code

Cloud version has monthly subscription fee but can also be installed for free on user hardware

Pairs with Zeus or Alby Go companion app:

https://albygo.com

Aqua

https://aquawallet.io

On-chain bitcoin/Liquid to Lightning wallet - Self custodial

Fedi

https://fedi.xyz

Community-based Ecash/Lightning wallet

eNuts

https://enuts.cash

Custodial Cashu Ecash/Lightning wallet

iOS only

Minibits

https://minibits.cash

Custodial Cashu Ecash/Lightning wallet

Android only

For non-NY residents:

Strike

https://strike.me

Custodial wallet - works in NY

Does not allow NY residents to sign up

Primal

https://primal.net

Custodial Lightning wallet and Nostr client- works in NY

Does not allow NY residents to sign up

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Kyle 1y ago

Great list! Thanks for putting this together 🤝

But you still can’t buy Bitcoin directly from these wallets. The only work around would be customers with no bitcoin receive sats from someone who already has sats (a friend they came with or other patrons) on lightning that they would then send to the new wallet address.

This would be a quick and easy way to introduce someone to Bitcoin!

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The Daniel 🖖 1y ago

In New York, buying bitcoin is mostly limited to a small handful of approved exchanges, mainly Coinbase, Gemini, and Cash App, plus ATMs like LibertyX.