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Lightswap: Built this to test how far simplicity can go in Bitcoin UX

789 sats \ 14 comments \ @stackingharder 20 Oct builders

I’ve been exploring how design choices shape trust in bitcoin. I think Cash App does a great job and a few others but I think we can still do better.

This was an experiment in subtraction. No charts, no colours, very few words.

Every element had to earn its place:

Speed and fees are visible but quiet. The note field keeps things human. The button uses every day language.

I’m trying to see how far simplicity can go before it starts to feel too bare.

Does a screen like this build more trust, or make you want more context before pressing buy?

Feedback welcome. Still playing with ideas.

ALSO... I'm going to start another 21 consecutive days of posting in November, I love sharing this stuff and I have a lot to exciting updates coming :)

If you're new to Lightswap... We’re building an app that lets you move bitcoin and fiat across your existing wallets, exchanges and bank accounts — using natural language, you just type it out! It makes moving and managing money much easier and much quicker. It already works with major exchanges, so you can buy, sell, send, query, automate DCA, and build workflows without leaving the conversation. We’re opening a 100-person beta and I’d love to get early feedback from bitcoiners here.

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123 sats \ 7 replies \ @ek 20 Oct

I think “you’re buying $500” is confusing. Shouldn’t it say “you’re paying $500”?
A common issue with fees: Have the fees already been paid when I receive 0.001 bitcoin or am I paying the fees from that amount? I assume the former, but it’s not 100% clear :)

50 sats \ 6 replies \ @stackingharder OP 20 Oct

Yes, good point, gonna reword this to “paying” instead of buying
Great point. Gonna give that some thought. What’s the best way of showing this in your opinion?

21 sats \ 5 replies \ @ek 20 Oct

I like how Strike shows it:

It shows I’m spending €25, I’ll receive 25,959 sats, $24.75 is converted to bitcoin and $0.25 is the fee

I even got 20 sats more because the price went down lol

100 sats \ 4 replies \ @stackingharder OP 21 Oct

Thanks for sharing this! I had to sit with this for a while, to dissect both designs and understand what works well and not so well for each... still processing...

I'll work on a redesign and share that later this week. It won't be complete but it would be great to get your thoughts!

21 sats \ 3 replies \ @ek 21 Oct

Cool, feel free to mention me

21 sats \ 2 replies \ @stackingharder OP 21 Oct

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100 sats \ 1 reply \ @stackingharder OP 23 Nov

Here's the updated version. Very different.

This is a confirmation screen. Unlike my original design, which was specific to buying or selling, this design works with whatever task you asked Lightswap to do.

Whenever you ask Lightswap to do a high risk task - move money, buy, sell, etc - you get shown a screen like this to review the next steps and for you to confirm.

@ek

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @ek 23 Nov

Looks good!

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121 sats \ 1 reply \ @BlokchainB 20 Oct

Welcome back I missed you! We discussed this project at SNIRL. You definitely have the stackers eye on this

219 sats \ 0 replies \ @stackingharder OP 21 Oct

Thanks! It's great to be back. I'm really glad you guys are excited about the project, love the energy from this community and I can’t wait to share more soon ⚡️⚡️

54 sats \ 1 reply \ @Scoresby 20 Oct

I like it! It feels really good. Only question is: do you really need "Speed"? I suppose you need someway to show that it's not a recurring buy or a limit order, but maybe that only shows up for those sorts of buys and the default is one-time instant purchase?