Wallet directory
Muun
Best for: Beginners who want self-custody without concepts
Simple self-custodial wallet (2-of-2 model) that treats on-chain and Lightning as one balance. Very beginner-friendly; on-chain fees apply under the hood.
Muun is a simple self-custodial wallet built on a 2-of-2 model that presents on-chain Bitcoin and Lightning as one balance, so beginners don’t have to think about which layer they’re using. Recovery is handled with a downloadable emergency kit rather than a bare seed phrase.
It is one of the friendliest ways to hold your own keys without learning the concepts first. The trade-off is that its Lightning uses submarine swaps under the hood, so on-chain fees can apply to payments — worth knowing when fees are high, but a fair price for the simplicity.
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Blockstream Jade
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BlueWallet
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Quick answers
- Is Muun custodial or self-custody?
- Muun is self-custodial — you hold the keys, and no company can freeze or move your bitcoin.
- Does Muun require KYC?
- No — Muun requires no identity verification to use.
- Does Muun support Lightning?
- Muun reaches Lightning via swaps rather than running channels natively.
- Is Muun open source?
- Yes — Muun's client source code is published for review.
- What platforms does Muun run on?
- Muun 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.