Wallet review
Zeus review
Power-user Lightning wallet. Embedded node (LDK or LND), remote node manager, and Zeus Pay self-custodial Lightning Address.
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Your Lightning node in your pocket — beginner to power user.
Custody
non-custodial
Difficulty
intermediate-to-advanced
Lightning Address
Yes
Platforms
ios, android
Who Zeus is for
- Developers
- Self-custody seekers
- Merchants
Who it's not for
- pure-beginner
Pros and cons
Pros
- Embedded LDK Node (Spiral) — full self-custodial Lightning in the phone
- Connects to your own remote node (LND, CLN) for power users
- Zeus Pay self-custodial Lightning Address with zero receiver fees
- Built-in POS mode for merchants
- v13 supports device migration with channels intact — no force closes
Cons
- Onboarding curve is steeper than Wallet of Satoshi or Phoenix
- Embedded node requires initial sync and channel management understanding
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
Power-user Lightning wallet. Embedded node (LDK or LND), remote node manager, and Zeus Pay self-custodial Lightning Address. Use Zeus 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 Zeus custodial or non-custodial? +
Zeus is non-custodial — keys live on your device. You control your sats, and you are responsible for backing up the seed phrase.
Does Zeus support Lightning Addresses? +
Yes. Zeus ships a Lightning Address you can hand out to anyone.