Wallet review
Breez review
Self-custodial Lightning wallet, and the Breez SDK for embedding Lightning into other apps.
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Self-custodial Lightning wallet + SDK for builders.
Custody
non-custodial
Difficulty
intermediate
Lightning Address
Yes
Platforms
ios, android, sdk
Who Breez is for
- Self-custody seekers
- Developers
Pros and cons
Pros
- Self-custodial mobile wallet with mature UX
- Breez SDK powers Lightning in many third-party apps — Greenlight (CLN cloud node) and Nodeless (Liquid) variants
- $2B+ in transactions processed across SDK integrations since 2022
- Active development, polished docs
Cons
- 0.75% channel-open fee is comparable to other self-custodial wallets but worth understanding for small balances
- Less consumer brand recognition than Phoenix or Wallet of Satoshi among non-developers
Setup overview
Hands-on setup walkthrough goes here. TODO: hands-on test, capture screenshots, document the actual flow from download to first received payment. Until then, treat the summary above as directional.
Verdict
Self-custodial Lightning wallet, and the Breez SDK for embedding Lightning into other apps. Use Breez if you match one of the "best for" audiences and the custody model is acceptable for the amounts you'll handle. For larger balances, prefer a non-custodial option regardless of which is easier to set up.
FAQ
Is Breez custodial or non-custodial? +
Breez is non-custodial — keys live on your device. You control your sats, and you are responsible for backing up the seed phrase.
Does Breez support Lightning Addresses? +
Yes. Breez ships a Lightning Address you can hand out to anyone.