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Wallets and Lightning

Lightning wallets and zaps

How Bitcoin tipping works on Nostr, which wallets play well with the protocol, and what to do when a zap does not land.

9 articles

  • Zap-receive address setup: how to get paid sats on Nostr

    To receive zaps you need a Lightning address that publishes zap receipts. How to set one up, verify it works, and fix zaps that go invisible.

    6 min read
  • Alby vs Mutiny vs Wallet of Satoshi: compared

    Three popular Lightning wallets for Nostr users compared. Custodial vs non-custodial, setup friction, Nostr integration, and which one fits you.

    6 min read
  • Using Wallet of Satoshi with Nostr: a practical guide

    Wallet of Satoshi is the easiest Lightning wallet to set up and common for Nostr zapping. How to pair it, what it does well, and its limits.

    6 min read
  • How to buy sats for zapping on Nostr

    Five reliable ways to get sats into a Lightning wallet, from in-app purchases to exchanges to peer-to-peer. Real fees, delays, and regional gaps.

    7 min read
  • How to set up a Lightning wallet for Nostr: full setup guide

    The complete setup for a Lightning wallet that zaps cleanly on Nostr. Which wallet, how to fund it, how to pair it, and troubleshooting tips.

    7 min read
  • Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC) explained

    NWC bridges your Nostr client and your Lightning wallet. It lets your feed zap without the wallet being baked in. How the pairing works.

    7 min read
  • How to send a zap on Nostr: step by step

    Sending your first zap takes about two minutes once your wallet is funded. Here is the setup, the actual flow, and what to do if the zap does not land.

    6 min read
  • What are zaps on Nostr? Bitcoin tips, publicly visible

    Zaps are one-click Bitcoin Lightning tips that show up on Nostr feeds. What they are, how the receipt flow works, and how to send or receive one.

    7 min read
  • Lightning Network explained for Nostr users

    The Bitcoin layer that makes sub-cent tips practical. How Lightning works, why Nostr uses it for zaps, and what you need to send and receive sats.

    8 min read

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