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Why we recommend Phoenix Wallet

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Last updated 3 years ago

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There are dozens of Lightning Network wallets available on the market and you can compare their features and functionalities using the . LN Wallets range from giving you complete control but being quite hard to use, to being fully-custodial and super easy to use. However, there’s a middle-ground that we found that offers both ease-of-use and sovereignty using Partial Nodes, the major examples being Phoenix and Breez.

We have selected Phoenix Wallet since it’s a fully released app, whereas Breez is still in open beta mode. Phoenix is available on both Android and iPhone platforms.

Phoenix is a free and open-source, non-custodial Bitcoin wallet with native Lightning support developed by .

Phoenix Wallet is trust-minimized, meaning there is a tradeoff where some trust is required when using the following two services:

  • channel opening (until the funding transaction is confirmed)

  • swaps (you pay upfront, and then their node does the swap)

Phoenix Wallet benefits and limitations

  • ✅Good security with password and biometrics

  • ✅Easy backup and recovery

  • ✅Very simple to use

  • ✅Beginner friendly

  • ✅Reputable and renown

  • ✅Setup time: 30 minutes

  • ❌Less secure than hardware wallet

Phoenix is a real, self-contained Lightning node that runs on your phone. It does not require you to run another Lightning node at home or in the cloud. It is not a custodial wallet either, you are in full control of your funds.

What is this all for?

  • Buying Bitcoin from a non-custodial exchange over the Lightning Network.

  • Ability to transact with Bitcoin on mobile instantly.

  • Pay as little in fees as possible for micro-payments

  • Transact easily using the QR code capabilities.

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