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What is Bitkit?

Matt Carvalho
By Matt Carvalho • Last updated on Dec 12, 2023

Bitkit is a self-custodial mobile wallet empowering you to take true ownership of your Bitcoin so you can spend on your terms. Enhanced with standout features and a sleek design, Bitkit unlocks instant payments to anyone, anytime, anywhere. All while being fully open-source for anyone to audit.

As a fully-fledged Bitcoin wallet, Bitkit includes all the functionalities you expect:

  • Instant Payments: No more juggling between wallets for on-chain and Lightning transactions. Bitkit blends them both seamlessly.

  • Balance Management: Effortlessly transfer funds between your savings and spending account to ensure you always have enough capacity for instant payments.

  • Recovery Phrase: Restore your savings balance on any wallet that supports BIP 39.

  • Automatic Backups: Non-sensitive data from your wallet is automatically backed up so you can always restore your spending balance.

  • Detailed Transaction History: Assign contacts and tag your transactions to keep them organized.

Bitkit also boasts unique capabilities that set it apart:

  • Payable Contacts: Say goodbye to asking for addresses or invoices. Simply add friends to your contact list and pay them.

  • Live Widgets: Add a touch of fun and utility to your wallet home screen with engaging widgets.

  • Social Profile: Take control of your public profile and links, so your contacts can reach out and pay you at any time.

  • Passwordless Accounts: Log in to websites that support Slashtags or Lightning authentication.

For experts, Bitkit offers powerful options:

  • Custom Fee: Select your network fee and boost transactions for faster confirmation.

  • External Lightning Connections: Get your node ID so you can get connections from any peer.

  • Coin Control: Choose which coins to spend on each transaction.

  • Electrum Server: Synchronize with the blockchain through your preferred server.

  • Address Viewer: View the receiving and change addresses derived from your seed.

  • Address Type: Receive payments through Legacy, Nested Segwit, or Native Segwit addresses.

Buying or selling bitcoin

Bitkit doesn't support buying and selling bitcoin. To buy or sell, use exchanges like Bitfinex, then send to or from Bitkit.