We all spend time on our phones anyway, so why not get paid in Bitcoin for it? I’ve been testing a few Lightning-native apps over the last month, and I’ve managed to pull in about 2,000-3,000 sats a week without much effort.
It’s not "get rich quick," but it’s honest work and adds up fast if you’re consistent. Here’s my current rotation:
The "Read-to-Earn" move: I’ve been using the Bitcoin Magazine app. They give you 5 sats for every article you read. I usually knock out 5-10 articles during my morning coffee. It’s a great way to stay informed and get paid for the minutes you’d usually waste on Twitter.
Stacking while walking: If you aren't using sMiles or Cashback apps, you're literally leaving sats on the sidewalk. I sync sMiles with my step tracker. It’s not a huge amount, but hey, free sats for walking the dog? I’ll take it.
Gamified Sats: I’m selective here because most "BTC games" are trash. But THNDR Games (like Turbo 84 or Tetro Tiles) are actually decent. I play for 10 minutes before bed and usually win a couple of hundred sats from the daily draws.
The SN Alpha: Let’s be real, the best yield is right here on Stacker News. But the trick isn’t just posting links. I’ve found that providing high-value comments on "Ask SN" threads gets way more Zaps than low-effort link-dropping. Engagement is the real mining here.
Pro Tip: I highly recommend using a wallet like Phoenix or Zeus to sweep these rewards. Keeping your sats in the Lightning Network makes the fees practically non-existent when you move them around.
What are you guys using lately? Any hidden gems or apps that actually pay out without a million ads?
Let’s help each other stack faster