Primal

Wallets

Primal is a free, open-source Nostr client with an integrated Bitcoin Lightning wallet, available on iOS, Android, and web. Built around the Nostr protocol, Primal enables Bitcoin micropayments ("zaps") between users on a decentralized social network. The integrated custodial Lightning wallet supports up to 1 million sats and connects to any Nostr app via Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC), making it a gateway to the Bitcoin circular economy for Nostr users.

Details

Type: Mobile Nostr client + Lightning wallet
Platform: iOS, Android, Web
Custodial: No
Developer: Primal
Lightning: Yes
Platforms: iOS, Android, Web
Nwc Support: Yes
Open Source: Yes
Tor Support: No
Bitcoin Only: Yes
Coin Control: No
Founded Year: 2023
Nostr Support: Yes
Multisig Support: No
Lightning Support: Yes

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