Articles tagged "Wallets"

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From Liquid to the Bitcoin blockchain - SideSwap vs. Boltz

From Liquid to the Bitcoin blockchain - SideSwap vs. Boltz

March 6, 2025

Moving funds between Liquid and Bitcoin, test of SideSwap vs. Boltz services, fees and technical differences.

How to Verify Bitcoin Wallet Software: A Security Guide for Mac and Windows Users | 2024

How to Verify Bitcoin Wallet Software: A Security Guide for Mac and Windows Users | 2024

November 6, 2024

Learn how to verify legitimate Bitcoin wallet software and avoid scams. Step-by-step guide for securing Blockstream Green, BitBox02 and Sparrow wallets - applicable to all wallets, including GPG verification and security best practices. Protect your bitcoin savings with proper software verification.

Send Bitcoin From Mobile Wallet To Hardware Wallet and Navigate High Fees

Send Bitcoin From Mobile Wallet To Hardware Wallet and Navigate High Fees

May 20, 2024

Safest options to move your bitcoin from a mobile wallet like Green to a hardware wallet like the BitBox02.

The Importance of UTXO Management aka Coin Control

The Importance of UTXO Management aka Coin Control

May 14, 2024

Prevent your bitcoin from being wiped out and learn how to save on fees with Coin Control aka UTXO management.

Can't Afford Bitcoin Self-Custody? Start Saving Small Amounts with this Strategy

Can't Afford Bitcoin Self-Custody? Start Saving Small Amounts with this Strategy

March 25, 2024

How to Save Small Amounts of Bitcoin Despite High Transactions Fees: Recommended Strategy with Lightning or Liquid.

A Non-Technical Explainer of Bitcoin, Lightning, Liquid, and E-Cash

A Non-Technical Explainer of Bitcoin, Lightning, Liquid, and E-Cash

January 26, 2024

Understand the differences between and use cases of Bitcoin, Lightning, Liquid, and E-Cash in this non-technical explainer.

AQUA Wallet Explained: Is It Right For You?

AQUA Wallet Explained: Is It Right For You?

March 11, 2024

I explain the AQUA Wallet, a multi-asset, self-custodial app simplifying Bitcoin, Lightning, USDT, and Liquid payments with integrated swapping functionality.

Upgrade your existing Phoenix Wallet for Splicing

Upgrade your existing Phoenix Wallet for Splicing

February 15, 2024

How to upgrade my Phoenix Wallet to activate splicing, the automatic channel management.

Lightning Wallets: Self-Custody Despite Poor Network Connection - Best Apps Tested in Zimbabwe 2024

Lightning Wallets: Self-Custody Despite Poor Network Connection - Best Apps Tested in Zimbabwe 2024

January 26, 2024

Testing self-custodial Lightning wallets with results on their payment reliability, speed, user-friendliness, fees and security features.

Lightning Self-Custody for Beginners with Phoenix Wallet

Lightning Self-Custody for Beginners with Phoenix Wallet

January 17, 2024

Learn how to set up and use the Phoenix Wallet, a self-custody Lightning wallet and node that runs on your phone.

Understanding The Different Bitcoin Address Formats

Understanding The Different Bitcoin Address Formats

December 11, 2023

What are the different Bitcoin address formats from Legacy to SegWit to Bech32 bc1q and Taproot bc1p with their impact on efficiency and privacy.

Unlock the Power of Self-Custody: Green Wallet Tutorial

Unlock the Power of Self-Custody: Green Wallet Tutorial

November 30, 2023

How to create and use the Green Wallet, a self-custody Bitcoin and Liquid wallet with advanced security features like 2FA, which makes spending your money without your consent impossible.

Bitcoin transaction is unconfirmed and pending - How to speed it up

Bitcoin transaction is unconfirmed and pending - How to speed it up

March 27, 2023

In times of congestion on the Bitcoin blockchain, your transactions might get stuck and need days to confirm. Here's what you can do about it.

Review: The best Lightning wallets for slow internet 2023

Review: The best Lightning wallets for slow internet 2023

February 23, 2023

Why I'm opting for self-custodial Lightning wallets even in areas with low Internet speed. See my test results from a rural area in Zimbabwe.