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-Bitcoin wallets
-Hardware wallets
-Desktop wallets
-Multisig wallets
-Merchant tools
-Bitcoin privacy
-Running a node

Top Bitcoin wallets and tools for 2025.

Mobile Bitcoin Wallets:

Aqua Wallet: A hybrid wallet offering simplicity, versatility, and support for on-chain Bitcoin, Lightning Network, and Liquid Network transactions. It features "savings" and "spending" accounts for different transaction
needs and allows stablecoin (Tether) usage.

Phoenix Wallet: A full self-custodial Lightning wallet with seamless on-chain and Lightning payment handling, automatic channel management, and easy channel scaling. May require a VPN for US users due to app store removal.

Desktop Bitcoin Wallets:

Sparrow Wallet: A versatile desktop wallet ideal for managing on-chain Bitcoin alongside hardware wallets. It offers features for multisig setups, hot wallets, and hardware wallet integration, but can have a steep initial learning curve.

Hardware Wallets:

Tap Signer: A low-cost, NFC-enabled card offering added security for mobile wallets. Requires a PIN and physical tap for transactions, enhancing security against phone theft.

Coldcard Mk IV: A highly secure, versatile hardware wallet with dual secure elements, anti-phishing mechanisms, and various interface options (direct connection, SD card, NFC, QR codes). Ideal for long-term savings and larger amounts.

Multisig Solutions:

Nunchuk: A mobile-first multisig option with options for self-sovereign or assisted multisig setups. Prioritizes privacy and requires no personal information for signup. Offers features like threshold limits, notifications, and automated inheritance.

Unchained: A user-friendly web interface for assisted multisig, supporting Coldcard, Trezor, and Ledger hardware wallets. Emphasizes ease of setup, export, and inheritance features. Offers more of a traditional institutional feel.

Merchant Tools:

Zaprite: An easy-to-use payment gateway supporting on-chain, Lightning, and Liquid payments, along with fiat options. Offers invoicing, payment links, tip pages, and point-of-sale functionalities, with extensive wallet and payment portal integrations.

BTCPay Server (mentioned as alternative): A more self-sovereign option but requires more technical expertise to set up.

Bitcoin Privacy Tools:

Wasabi Wallet: A self-custodial wallet with a simple coinjoin functionality, allowing users to choose their own coinjoin coordinator for increased privacy. Note: Privacy is not absolute and this is one tool among many that can be used to enhance privacy.

Running a Bitcoin Node:

Start9 Labs: An open-source, resilient node implementation with a user-friendly app store and the ability to integrate external app marketplaces for enhanced censorship resistance. Offers plug-and-play devices or DIY options.

Self-Hosted Lightning Tool:

Alby Hub: A user-friendly interface for setting up and managing a lightning node, simplifying channel creation, channel scaling, lightning address generation, and remote access. Supports integration with various wallets.

Nostr App:

Primal: A user-friendly Nostr app with a built-in lightning wallet, offering a simple onboarding experience and optional premium features. Allows easy connection to external lightning wallets.

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