Wallet directory
Breez
Best for: Lightning payments + podcasting 2.0
Self-custodial Lightning wallet with point-of-sale mode and a built-in podcast player that streams sats to creators.
Breez is a self-custodial Lightning wallet with a point-of-sale mode and a built-in podcast player that streams sats to creators as you listen. It leans into Lightning as a two-way medium — receiving and spending — not just a place to hold a balance.
It suits people who want to actually use Lightning day to day, especially creators and small sellers, while keeping their keys. As with any self-custodial Lightning wallet, there is some liquidity and fee nuance under the hood, but the app shields you from most of it.
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Quick answers
- Is Breez custodial or self-custody?
- Breez is self-custodial — you hold the keys, and no company can freeze or move your bitcoin.
- Does Breez require KYC?
- No — Breez requires no identity verification to use.
- Does Breez support Lightning?
- Yes — Breez supports Lightning natively.
- Is Breez open source?
- Yes — Breez's client source code is published for review.
- What platforms does Breez run on?
- Breez runs on iOS, Android.
Facts describe the core product and can change — always verify on the official site before moving significant sats. Got it set up? Find places that take Bitcoin near you or check your country's Bitcoin tax rules.