Bitcoin wallets we recommend
Having a secure method for protecting your Bitcoin private keys is essential. The best way to do this is to use a hardware wallet that allows you to store your private keys offline. This means that the keys to access your Bitcoin will remain safe even if your computer or device is hacked. But for Africans who can’t afford hardware wallets, below you will find some desktop and mobile wallets we recommend
Top 5 Desktop Wallets
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KYC FREE  |
Coin Control |
Coin Join |
Multi-Sig Feature |
Lightning |
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The Bitcoiners wallet. Nothing comes close to this sophisticated desktop wallet when it comes to cold storing your precious Bitcoin. A great UX for users looking for complete control over their Bitcoin storage and transactions. |
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Relatively easy to use. Simple UI. Gives users ability to control coin movements. |
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A very simple desktop wallet. Green wallet also supports the liquid network, a Bitcoin side chain that helps in scaling Bitcoin payments. |
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An outstanding wallet however it might be a little difficult for new Bitcoiners. |
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Electrum wallet is one of the oldest desktop Bitcoin wallets and has recently added lightning support although this can be tricky at times. |
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Top 5 Mobile Wallets
| Wallet | Why we Recommend |
KYC FREE |
Coin Control |
Non- Custodial |
IOS/Android |
Lightning |
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Phoenix offers an non custodial lightning experience with a great user interface. Fees can be a little pricey, but this is overcome by it’s ease of use and setup. |
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Aqua wallet is easy to navigate through for all levels of users with good and privacy. It also has feature for Liquid Bitcoin, another second layer protocol that helps scale Bitcoin usage. Can struggle with lightning payments occasionally. |
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Breez has an easy to use, straight to the point IU that helps you navigate effortlessly. Moderately cheap lightning channel set up through both on-chain and invoice. Like Aqua, it can struggle to complete certain lightning payments. |
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Zeus wallet is a cool lightning/onchain wallet. It gives you the ability to connect you own node to the wallet and run your node from your wallet, or you could also simply create a channel with the existing LSP on the app. |
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Blue wallet is the best mobile wallet for on chain storage and transactions. It also has multisig support and while lightning support is not native you can connect to the LNDHub of your node or any external node. |
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Top 5 Desktop Wallets
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The Bitcoiners wallet. Nothing comes close to this sophisticated desktop wallet when it comes to cold storing your precious Bitcoin. A great UX for users looking for complete control over their Bitcoin storage and transactions. |
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KYC FREE |
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Coin Control |
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Coin Join |
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Multi-Sig Feature |
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Lightning |
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Relatively easy to use. Simple UI. Gives users ability to control coin movements. |
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KYC FREE |
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Coin Control |
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Coin Join |
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Multi-Sig Feature |
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Lightning |
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A very simple desktop wallet. Green wallet also supports the liquid network, a Bitcoin side chain that helps in scaling Bitcoin payments. |
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KYC FREE |
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Coin Control |
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Coin Join |
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Multi-Sig Feature |
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Lightning |
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An outstanding wallet however it might be a little difficult for new Bitcoiners. |
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KYC FREE |
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Coin Control |
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Coin Join |
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Multi-Sig Feature |
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Lightning |
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Electrum wallet is one of the oldest desktop Bitcoin wallets and has recently added lightning support although this can be tricky at times. |
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KYC FREE |
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Coin Control |
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Coin Join |
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Multi-Sig Feature |
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Lightning |
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Top 5 Mobile Wallets
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Phoenix offers an non custodial lightning experience with a great user interface. Fees can be a little pricey, but this is overcome by it’s ease of use and setup. |
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KYC FREE |
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Coin Control |
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Non-Custodial |
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IOS/Android |
Both |
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Lightning |
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Aqua wallet is easy to navigate through for all levels of users with good and privacy. It also has feature for Liquid Bitcoin, another second layer protocol that helps scale Bitcoin usage. Can struggle with lightning payments occasionally. |
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KYC FREE |
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Coin Control |
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Non-Custodial |
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IOS/Android |
Both |
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Lightning |
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Breez has an easy to use, straight to the point IU that helps you navigate effortlessly. Moderately cheap lightning channel set up through both on-chain and invoice. Like Aqua, it can struggle to complete certain lightning payments. |
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KYC FREE |
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Coin Control |
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Non-Custodial |
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IOS/Android |
Both |
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Lightning |
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Zeus wallet is a cool lightning/onchain wallet. It gives you the ability to connect you own node to the wallet and run your node from your wallet, or you could also simply create a channel with the existing LSP on the app. |
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KYC FREE |
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Coin Control |
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Non-Custodial |
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IOS/Android |
Both |
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Lightning |
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Blue wallet is the best mobile wallet for on chain storage and transactions. It also has multisig support and while lightning support is not native you can connect to the LNDHub of your node or any external node. |
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KYC FREE |
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Coin Control |
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Non-Custodial |
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IOS/Android |
Both |
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Lightning |
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