BlueWallet
A Bitcoin and Lightning Network wallet for iOS and Android focused on security, privacy, and user experience.
Overview
BlueWallet is an open-source Bitcoin wallet designed for iOS and Android devices, with a strong emphasis on security, privacy, and user experience. It supports native Bitcoin features such as Segregated Witness (SegWit), Hierarchical Deterministic (HD) wallets, and Replace-By-Fee (RBF) transactions. BlueWallet also integrates Lightning Network capabilities, enabling fast and low-cost Bitcoin payments. The wallet is built with React Native and Electrum, ensuring cross-platform compatibility and a lightweight footprint.
The wallet offers advanced features like watch-only wallets for hardware wallet integration, multisignature vaults for enhanced security, and plausible deniability through multiple or fake wallets to protect users under coercion. Users can control transaction fees, batch multiple payments, and manage cold storage with offline signing support. BlueWallet’s open-source nature and encryption ensure private keys never leave the device, aligning with self-sovereign and cypherpunk principles.
Developers and users can get started by downloading the app from official stores or building it from source using React Native. Comprehensive documentation covers wallet creation, backup, recovery, multisig vault setup, and Lightning Network usage. BlueWallet’s community is active on Telegram and GitHub, providing support and continuous development. Its focus on Bitcoin-only functionality and user control distinguishes it from multi-asset wallets, making it a preferred choice for Bitcoin purists and privacy-conscious users.
The Problem
Many Bitcoin wallets lack full user control over transactions, fee management, and privacy features. Users often face challenges integrating Lightning Network payments and securing funds with multisignature setups or hardware wallets. Additionally, plausible deniability and cold storage management are not commonly supported in a single wallet solution.
The Solution
Key Features
Lightning Network Integration
Enables fast, low-cost Bitcoin transactions using Lightning channels.
Replace-By-Fee and Fee Control
Users can set transaction fees, bump, cancel, or batch transactions for flexibility.
Open Source and Encrypted
Private keys never leave the device; code is open for community review.
Key Strengths
How Developers Use BlueWallet
Secure Bitcoin Storage with Multisig Vaults
Users create multisignature wallets requiring multiple keys to authorize transactions, enhancing security for high-value holdings.
Lightning Network Payments for Merchants
Merchants integrate BlueWallet to accept instant, low-fee Bitcoin payments via Lightning Network.
Cold Storage Management with Hardware Wallets
Users manage watch-only wallets linked to hardware devices like Coldcard, enabling offline signing and secure fund custody.
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Pricing
Free | |
|---|---|
| Price (Monthly) | Free |
| Price (Annual) | Free |
| Messaging | N/A |
| Support | Community support via Telegram and GitHub |
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Resources
BlueWallet provides extensive documentation and community resources including setup guides, wallet management tutorials, and developer instructions for building and contributing to the project.