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158 sats \ 6 replies \ @DarthCoin 30 Nov 2023 freebie \ on: Blockstream Green Android v4.0.20, iOS v4.0.19 Released bitcoin

Just tested. Works really nice the LN node.
Could be a very good LN wallet for new LN users that have no idea how LN works or no funds.

  • restore from seed - checked, works nice
  • fast onboarding with no opening channels, just deposit through LN, with a small fee
  • full support LNURL (pay, withdraw, auth, LN address. Still doesn't support LUD12 (comments)
  • fees are acceptable
  • no need for channel management
  • no need for channels backup, you restore just with the seed
  • node keys are encrypted in your device, so you will be asked about your device PIN to encrypt them.
  • be sure you save the LN node seed after you start it.

In general is really promising wallet.
You could say that is quite the same experience as with Phoenix.

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0 sats \ 2 replies \ @BitByBit21 1 Dec 2023

How can I access this functionality? I'm on Android v4.0.20 but can't see it.

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21 sats \ 1 reply \ @DarthCoin 1 Dec 2023

Go to app settings, top left.
Activate in advanced settings the experimental features.
Then go back to main screen and from top right menu - add new account (show advanced) and you will have the option to start a new LN node (account).

THIS IS EXPERIMENTAL!
And is limited to 4M sats in total.

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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @BitByBit21 1 Dec 2023

Cool, thanks!

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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @stackerjim 1 Dec 2023

Nice, tnx. Is the Lightning recovery seed different from the initial Green seed? They display it seperately, but you would think it piggybacks off the main seed for convenience.

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21 sats \ 0 replies \ @DarthCoin 1 Dec 2023

Yes, are separate wallets (they name them accounts).
So once you create the LN account, go to settings and save the seed.

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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @BitcoinIsTheFuture OP 30 Nov 2023

Great write up thanks!

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