Communities
Groups and organizations supporting the ecosystem.
Subcategories
Proton - Privacy-by-Default Security Services
Proton offers a suite of privacy-focused tools including encrypted email, calendar, cloud storage, and password management. All services use end-to-end encryption and zero-access encryption, with data protected by Swiss privacy laws. The platform is open-source, transparent, and designed to put user privacy first without selling data or ads.
Ben Arc - Offline Bitcoin Point-of-Sale with Lightning Network
Ben Arc introduces a completely offline, under $10 Bitcoin Point-of-Sale solution using the Lightning Network. It enables secure, low-cost transactions without internet connectivity, using a physical device and Lightning invoices. Designed for use at events and workshops, it supports LNURL-PoS and runs independently of online services.
Buho - Bitcoin Lightning Payments with Nostr and Self-Custody
BuhoGO is a mobile Bitcoin Lightning wallet for Android that enables instant, low-cost Bitcoin payments via NWC, LNbits, or Spark. It supports real-world spending at over 30,000 retail locations in South Africa and globally, with no account required and no KYC. The app is open-source and built with Nostr identity integration, allowing users to spend Bitcoin directly through Lightning without intermediaries.
MakerBits - Bitcoin Point-of-Sale Tutorials and DIY Builds
MakerBits offers a YouTube channel featuring hands-on tutorials for building open-source Bitcoin point-of-sale systems using hardware like ESP32 and 3D-printed components. Content includes step-by-step guides for LNPoS and FOSSA hardware wallets, with a focus on DIY, offline, and no-kyc Bitcoin transactions.
LNbits - Lightning Network Wallet and Extension Platform
LNbits is a free and open-source Lightning Network wallet and accounts system that allows users to create multiple wallets with individual API keys. It supports various funding sources including LND, c-lightning, and OpenNode, and offers a range of customizable extensions for payment processing, point-of-sale terminals, and no-custodial commerce. The platform is designed for both personal use and custodian solutions, emphasizing flexibility and developer accessibility.
Alby Hub - Self-Custodial Bitcoin Wallet with Lightning and Nostr Integration
Alby Hub is a self-custodial Bitcoin wallet that supports instant lightning payments, app connectivity, and Nostr integration. It offers a flexible, user-friendly interface with features like sub-wallets, in-app BTC purchases via card or bank transfer, and cloud-hosted or self-installed node options. The wallet supports both on-chain and lightning transactions and enables users to run their own node with ease.
ForkLog - Payment Pools and Taproot Enable New Bitcoin Layer
ForkLog explores how Bitcoin's Taproot technology enables the creation of payment pools—secure, private, and flexible structures that allow groups to jointly own Bitcoin funds and conduct off-chain transactions without exposing transaction details to the blockchain. The article explains how these pools work with Taproot and how they could evolve into a new second layer for Bitcoin, similar to the Lightning Network but with enhanced privacy and smart contract capabilities.
LaChispa - Mobile Lightning Wallet for LNBits Instances
LaChispa is a secure, cross-platform mobile wallet that enables users to manage Bitcoin through the Lightning Network using LNBits as a backend. It supports Lightning payments via BOLT11, LNURL, and Lightning Addresses, with real-time balance updates and transaction history. Built with Flutter, it offers an intuitive interface for Android, iOS, and web users without requiring account creation or KYC.
Haven - Self-Hosted Nostr Relay with Private Vaults and Media Server
Haven is a self-hosted, high-availability Nostr relay that provides private vaults for storing sensitive notes like eCash, private chats, and drafts. It includes features such as web of trust, access control (whitelist/blacklist), JSONL backup/restore, and a built-in media server for hosting images and videos. Designed for sovereignty and privacy, it allows users to fully control their data without relying on third-party relays.
Taproot Assets Protocol - Lightning Network Asset Management and Discovery
The Taproot Assets Protocol enables builders to mint, send, and receive custom digital assets on the Bitcoin blockchain. This platform provides a directory of assets issued via the Taproot Assets protocol, with visibility into supply, creation dates, and specific asset types such as collectibles and tokens. Users can explore asset details and development activity within the default tapd Universe server, making it a discovery and tracking tool for Bitcoin-based digital assets on the Lightning Network.
Blockstream Green Wallet - Bitcoin and Lightning Network Wallet
Blockstream Green Wallet is a non-custodial Bitcoin wallet that supports on-chain Bitcoin, Lightning Network payments, and Liquid Network assets. It offers full open-source transparency, hardware wallet integration with Blockstream Jade, and privacy-focused features like Tor support and no KYC requirements. The app enables users to create multiple wallets, transfer between assets, and manage both on-chain and off-chain Bitcoin with intuitive interface and strong security.
Lightning Piggy Foundation - Open-Source Bitcoin Piggy Bank for Kids
Lightning Piggy is an open-source project that builds a child-friendly Bitcoin piggy bank using the Lightning Network. It supports Bitcoin on-chain and Lightning payments, runs on ESP32 hardware, and integrates with LNbits for self-custodial wallets. Designed for education and STEMM learning, it offers both Arduino and MicroPythonOS versions with step-by-step guides and community support.
Lightning Piggy - Open Source Bitcoin Piggy Bank for Kids
Lightning Piggy is an open-source electronic piggy bank for children that accepts Bitcoin via the Lightning Network. It teaches kids about sound money, financial literacy, and saving in satoshis with a kid-friendly interface. The device supports self-custody, connects to LNbits, and integrates with Nostr for peer-to-peer interactions, all without subscriptions or fees.
Salvador Government - Bitcoin Cold Storage and Vault Services
The Salvadoran government has announced the secure storage of a significant portion of its Bitcoin in a physically secured vault within national territory. This initiative establishes a formal cold storage solution for national Bitcoin holdings, emphasizing transparency and security. The service is not a commercial store or payment processor, but a sovereign-level implementation of Bitcoin custody using offline, air-gapped vaults.
Chaincode Seminars - Weekly Bitcoin and Lightning Protocol Development Guides
A structured weekly educational program covering Bitcoin protocol topics like SegWit, mining, and P2P scripting, as well as Lightning Network concepts including payment channels, HTLCs, routing, and layer architecture. Designed for participants to engage in facilitated discussions and explore technical details through curated curriculum.
K33 Research - Lightning Network Adoption Report
K33 Research publishes an in-depth analysis of the Lightning Network's evolution and growing adoption since its 2018 launch. This report evaluates recent developments showing rapid shifts in usage and integration, offering insights into the current state of Bitcoin's second-layer ecosystem.
Bleskomat - DIY Bitcoin Lightning Network ATM
A do-it-yourself (DIY) prototype of a Bitcoin Lightning Network ATM that accepts coins and pays out Bitcoin. Designed as an educational tool, it enables users to experience the Lightning Network in a hands-on, offline environment with hardware and open-source software.
Bleskomat Server - Lightning Network Payment Authorization for ATMs
A self-hosted web server that facilitates and authorizes Lightning Network payments on behalf of Bleskomat ATMs. It enables merchants to accept fast, low-cost Bitcoin payments via LN invoices or QR codes without requiring direct integration with a Lightning node. The server supports configuration via environment variables and includes a web-based admin interface for management.
Eclair Wallet - Lightning Network Fund Recovery Guide
A technical guide to recover funds stuck in the CLOSING state in Eclair Wallet 0.3.0 due to a bug that prevents refund transactions from being published. The guide explains how to use a modified Electrum server via DNS spoofing to resolve the issue, ensuring funds are returned to the on-chain wallet.
Phoenix Wallet - Self-Custodial Bitcoin Lightning Wallet
Phoenix Wallet is a non-custodial Bitcoin wallet that supports the Lightning Network for fast, low-cost transactions. It offers features like BOLT12 for reusable payment requests, splicing for improved channel management, and trustless swaps. The wallet is available as a mobile app and prioritizes user control and privacy.