So many steps.
nostr:npub1ajlrwgfj4yerhqf7ady03h7wmtk2qr3gs7h3sxcx83k05yld36sswpzx3q but customers will need to purchase Bitcoin first, send it to the wallet address, and move the on chain sats to lightning before using. Non custodial wallet and you cannot buy bitcoin in the wallet UI. Too many steps? 😬
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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. 🤷♂️
Here’s what I’ve got so far… tell me this won’t make a new user’s head spin.
⚡️ LIGHTNING WALLETS ⚡️
Coinos.io
Fastest setup, custodial web wallet
Zeus
Self custodial “Node in the Phone”
Also pairs with external nodes
Breez
Self custodial Lightning
Muun
Self custodial on-chain and Lightning
Alby Hub
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:
Aqua
On-chain bitcoin/Liquid to Lightning wallet - Self custodial
Fedi
Community-based Ecash/Lightning wallet
eNuts
Custodial Cashu Ecash/Lightning wallet
iOS only
Minibits
Custodial Cashu Ecash/Lightning wallet
Android only
For non-NY residents:
Strike
Custodial wallet - works in NY
Does not allow NY residents to sign up
Primal
Custodial Lightning wallet and Nostr client- works in NY
Does not allow NY residents to sign up
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!
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.