LNbits

Bitcoin Nodes

LNbits is a free, open source Lightning Network wallet and account management system that runs on top of your existing Lightning node. It enables multi-user Lightning wallets, point-of-sale systems, and extensible plugins through its powerful extension framework. LNbits is popular for creating custodial Lightning wallets for communities, hackathons, and small businesses.

Details

Note: LNbits — extensible Lightning wallet server with plugin system; popular for hackathons and merchants
Type: Lightning wallet and accounting server
Layer: Lightning Network
Language: Node.js/TypeScript
Node Type: lightning_accounting
Platforms: linux, docker
Open Source: Yes
Self Hosted: Yes
Bitcoin Only: Yes
Software Type: lightning_accounting
Lightning Support: Yes

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