Blockstream Bitcoin Wallet

Blockstream Bitcoin Wallet

What It Is

• A self‑custodial Bitcoin app that lets you buy, hold, and move funds across every Bitcoin layer—on‑chain, Lightning, and Liquid—without ever signing up.

Get Started in Seconds

• Create a wallet instantly with Face ID or a PIN—no email, phone number, or paperwork required.

• Your private keys stay on your device from day one.

Core Capabilities

• Multi‑layer Transactions – Keep on‑chain coins, send Lightning payments in a flash, and make confidential Liquid transfers—all from the same interface.

• In‑app Swaps – Move value between Bitcoin, Lightning, and Liquid without leaving the app.

Buy Bitcoin Anywhere

• Purchase with Apple Pay, credit/debit cards, or bank transfers in more than 200 currencies.

• Bought coins land directly in your self‑custodial wallet.

Security That Grows with You

• Start Simple – Protect the app with a PIN; add your recovery phrase when you’re ready.

• Scale Up – Pair with Blockstream Jade or any major hardware wallet (Ledger, Trezor, Coldcard, etc.) for cold‑storage signatures that still work with Lightning and Liquid.

Lightning Made Effortless

• Pay by scanning a QR code; the app handles trustless atomic swaps behind the scenes.

• No channel management, inbound‑liquidity headaches, or node operation required.

Privacy‑First Design

• No KYC, no personal data collected.

• One‑tap Tor routing and optional connection to your own Bitcoin node.

• Automatic address rotation protects your identity.

Flexible Tools for Power Users

• Support for Liquid assets and custom fee settings.

• Replace‑by‑fee (RBF) for stuck transactions.

• PSBT export for watch‑only or offline workflows.

• Testnet mode for developers.

Open‑Source Transparency

• All code is public under GPL‑3.0 and built on Blockstream’s GDK wallet library.

• Auditable, community‑reviewed, and continuously improved.

Availability

• Over 30 languages.

• Native apps for iOS, Android, and desktop platforms.

Take control of your Bitcoin today

• No sign‑up, no compromise, just a wallet that works on every layer of the network.

FAQ

Q: Do I need to go through a sign-up process or submit personal documents to start using the wallet?

A: Not at all! This wallet is designed with a privacy-first approach, so there is no registration, email signup, or identity verification required. You can download the app and start receiving or sending Bitcoin immediately, ensuring your personal details remain entirely private.

Q: How does the wallet handle three different layers—on-chain, Lightning, and Liquid—all in one place?

A: The wallet elegantly unifies these layers under a single, intuitive interface. You can hold your traditional on-chain Bitcoin, switch to the Lightning Network for instant, low-cost microtransactions, or use the Liquid Network for confidential transfers. The app simplifies the entire experience so you do not have to jump between different applications to manage your assets.

Q: Can I exchange my Bitcoin between these different layers within the app itself?

A: Yes, you can easily shift your funds between layers using the convenient in-app swap feature. If you have on-chain Bitcoin but need Lightning capacity to pay a merchant quickly, the wallet handles trustless atomic swaps behind the scenes, allowing you to move your value seamlessly without ever leaving the secure environment of your app.

Version History

v5.6.0——17 Aug 2026

Buy, send, & secure bitcoin. On-chain, Lightning, and Liquid in one app. Download the latest version of Blockstream Bitcoin Wallet to enjoy new features and updates immediately!

*5.6.0

- Add manual coin selection for Bitcoin and Liquid Bitcoin sends

- AMP2 account support backed by LWK (liquid testnet)

- Stuck swap recovery actions

- Temporarily disabled new swaps

- Update dependencies and build tooling

- Misc bug fixes

*5.5.1

- Improve optional log upload to bug reports

- Update GDK to version 0.77.6

- Updated LWK to version 0.18.0

*5.5.0

- Support LNURL, BOLT12, and BIP-353 when paying Lightning invoices with swaps

- Add a dedicated Lightning send flow

- Enable Lightning from Jade watch-only wallets

- Add Lightning invoice screen and fee communication flow

- Handle missing Lightning invoice addresses with a fallback

- Improve app settings UX, validation, auto-save behavior, proxy URL validation, and TLS defaults

- Improve QR display layout

- Update GDK to Release 0.77.4