Wallets and Lightning
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
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 readThree popular Lightning wallets for Nostr users compared. Custodial vs non-custodial, setup friction, Nostr integration, and which one fits you.
6 min readWallet 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 readFive 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 readThe 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 readNWC 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 readSending 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 readZaps 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 readThe 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.
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