Hardware
These hardware projects explicitly state that they support bitcoin only.
Full Node
| Project | Description |
|---|---|
| nodl | Plug and Play |
| Dojo | Plug and Play (Not Yet Available) |
| Raspibolt / Raspiblitz | DIY using Raspberry Pi |
| Thundroid | DIY using Odroid HC2 |
| Your Old PC | Node Launcher or Bitcoin Core - Guide |
Other Hardware
| Project | Description |
|---|---|
| revealer | Optical Seed Encryption Tool |
| ColdCard * | Hardware Wallet (Offline Guide) |
| Opendime * | Bitcoin Bearer Bond |
| Bitpiggys | Piggybank + Opendime |
* Currently only Bitcoin versions exist. NVK says this will probably always be the case.
Wallets
These wallets have explicitly stated that they support bitcoin only .
It is very important that you learn how to store your mnemonic seed. Read this FAQ document before backing up your wallet.
On-Chain
| Project | Description | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin Core | Full node & Bitcoin wallet. | Desktop |
| Samourai Wallet | The most feature rich and advanced bitcoin wallet available on Android today. | Android |
| Wasabi Wallet | Privacy focused Bitcoin wallet, that implements trustless coin shuffling | Desktop |
| Electrum | The most feature rich bitcoin desktop wallet available today. | Desktop & Android |
| Blockstream Green | Easy to use wallet. Use Google Authentication not Email/Phone. | iOS & Android |
| GreenAddress | Desktop companion to Blockstream Green mobile wallet. | Deskop |
| Muun Wallet | Relatively new wallet with novel multi-sig 2-of-2 spending. | Android |
| Hodl Wallet | Relatively new wallet with simple UI. | iOS & Android |
| Armory | Cold Storage & Multisig | Desktop |
| ABCore | Bitcoin Core Full Node for Android | Android |
Lightning
| Project | Description | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| BLW | A standalone SPV Bitcoin node with a fully functional built-in Lightning node. | Android |
| Joule | Lightning as Website Plugin (Connect to own node) | Desktop |
| RTL | An easy to use interface for LND | Desktop |
| Eclair | Lightning Node Software | Desktop |
| LND | Lightning Network node | Desktop |
| c-lightning | Lightning Network Node | Desktop |
| Eclair Mobile | Lightning-ready Bitcoin wallet | Android |
| Zeus | Mobile app for LND users | iOS & Android |
| Breez | Mobile Non-Custodial Wallet | Android (Beta) |
Custodial
| Project | Description | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Wallet | Bitcoin & Lightning wallet [1] | iOS & Android |
| Wallet of Satoshi | Lightning only wallet [2] | iOS & Android |
| Tippin.me | Lightning Social Tipping [3] | Web |
| Opennode | Accept Bitcoin & Lightning payments [4] | Web |
| Bottle.li | Lightning Social Tipping [5] | Web |
[1] : Blue Wallet's Lightning is Custodial by Default but users can opt to connect their app to their own Lightning Node using LNDhub. The On-Chain functionality is non-custodial.
[2] : Wallet of Satoshi is fully custodial meaning you do not have your private keys, thus you are not guaranteed full control of your funds.
[3] : Tippin.me is fully custodial meaning you do not have your private keys, thus you are not guaranteed full control of your funds.
[4] : Opennode is fully custodial meaning you do not have your private keys, thus you are not guaranteed full control of your funds. You can (and should) set reoccurring withdrawals to send any bitcoin you receive to your own wallet.
[5] : Bottle.li is fully custodial meaning you do not have your private keys, thus you are not guaranteed full control of your funds
Advanced Users
Dev Tools
Backend Tools
| Project | Description |
|---|---|
| Python Bitcoinlib | Python Bitcoin Library |
| WebLN | Interract with LN node via browser |
| CypherNode | API Server |
| Node Launcher | Easy Launch Core & LND |
| Ride The Lightning | An easy to use interface for LND |
| lndash | Simple web dashboard for LND |
| Bitcoin Optec Dashboard | Detailed Live Bitcoin Stats |
| Braiins OS | Opensource Mining Software |
| Mule Tools | Bitcoin transaction broadcasting |
LEARNING resources
| Project | Description |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin Dev Network | Tutorials for aspiring Bitcoin Dev's |
| Lightning Hood | Information / Resources |
| BitcoinJS & Core CLI | Extensive guide to Bitcoin Javascript |
| Programming the Blockchain in C# | Guide to Bitcoin in C# |
| Mastering Bitcoin | How Bitcoin works - high level (Hardcopy | GitHub) |
| Programming Bitcoin | How Bitcoin works - technical level (Hardcopy | GitHub) |
| Command Line Bitcoin | Learning Bitcoin From The Command Line |
Services
| Project | Description |
|---|---|
| Blockstream Satellite | Blockchain satellite service |
| 8333.io | Trustless Bitcoin Service Provider |
Meetups
These meetups are bitcoin only.
| Country | City | Organiser |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Brisbane | @AleksSvetski |
| Australia | Sydney | @stephanlivera |
| Canada | Montreal | @CepnikMaciej |
| Canada | Halifax | @billy_btc |
| France | Paris | @Bob_le_chinois |
| Holland | Amsterdam | @OnHodliday |
| Italy | Milan | @LarryBitcoin |
| Japan | Tokyo | @Wiz |
| Norway | Oslo | @sikanderlhote |
| Portugal | Lagos | @OnHodliday |
| Singapore | Singapore | @jamielimjj |
| South Korea | Seoul | @SeoulBitcoin |
| USA | Irvine | @sthenc |
| USA | NYC | @TiKawamoto |
| USA | Raleigh | @Dave_Parrish |
| USA | Seattle | @bitcoin_meetup |
Periodicals
These periodicals explicitly cover bitcoin only.
| Class | Description |
|---|---|
| The Bitcoin Times | A Beautiful, Informative and Stylish Publication released 2-3 times per year. |
Books
These books explicitly cover bitcoin only.
| Book | Synopsis | Author |
|---|---|---|
| The Bitcoin Standard (Hardcopy) | Essential reading. | Saifedean Ammous |
| Inventing Bitcoin (Kindle / PDF) | Beginner's intro to bitcoin. | Yan Pritzker |
| Bitcoin Money (Direct , Amazon) | Bitcoin Story Book for Kids | Michael Caras |
| Grokking Bitcoin (Direct) | Illustrated Bitcoin Explainer | Kalle Rosenbaum |
More technical resources can be found in dev-tools.
Classes
These classes explicitly cover bitcoin only.
| Class | Description |
|---|---|
| Learn Me A Bitcoin | 1-day Workshop |
| Bitcoin Studio | 1-day Workshops |
| Smart Custody | 1-day Workshop |
| Programming Blockchain | 2-day Seminar |
| Programming With Bitcoin | 2-day Workshop |
| 21 Lectures (Beginner) | 2-day Course (In development) |
| 21 Lectures (Advanced) | 4-day Course |
| Teach Bitcoin | 4-week Course (10h/week) online |
| Buidl Bootcamp | 6-week Course (20h/week) online |
Websites
These websites explicitly cover bitcoin only.
| Class | Description |
|---|---|
| Learn Me A Bitcoin | Bitcoin Explained |
| Bitcoin.org | Bitcoin information |
| Nakamoto Institute | Everything Satoshi |
| Hungry Hodler | Informative Bitcoin Evangelizing |
| Crypto Words | Journal of Bitcoin commentary |
| Bitcoin Slides | Comprehensive Slides |
| Bitcoin Designed | Striking Bitcoin Infographics |
| Towards Liberty | Open Source Bitcoin Archive |
| Bitcoin Rabbit Hole | Index of Bitcoin Content |
| BitKnow | Quality Bitcoin Blog |
| L2B Global | Blog from an OTC desk |
| 10hoursofbitcoin | Links to 10h of Bitcoin Lessons |
| 21lessons | 21 Superb Bitcoin Lessons |
| Why Hold Bitcoin | Reviews, Guides & Resources |
Advanced Reading
| Class | Description |
|---|---|
| Schnorr / MuSig | Max's Cliffnotes |
| Shamir Secret Sharing | Max's Cliffnotes |
| Bitcoin Questions | Technical Bitcoin questions |
Must Watch Videos
| Class | Description |
|---|---|
| The Bitcoin Standard | Saifedean Ammous on hard money |
| Why Bitcoin Matters | Aleks Svetski on the future of money |
| Bitcoin Genesis | Max Keiser on the origins of bitcoin |
Video Channels
Tutorials
| Class | Description |
|---|---|
| 402PaymentRequired | Step by step Bitcoin software tutorials. |
| Wasabi Series | Max Hillebrand's Wasabi Wallet Guide |
| KIS Bitcoin | Keep It Simple - Practical Guides |
Other Informative
| Channel | Description |
|---|---|
| Hungry Hodler | Engaging, Informative Bitcoin Videos |
| Justin Moon | Interviews & Presentations |
| BitKnow | Interviews |
| Learn Me A Bitcoin | 4 Superb Explainer Videos |
| Bolt-A-Thon | 9 Superb Presentations + Hackathon |
| Advancing Bitcoin | 11 Superb Presentations * |
* Skip 'The Difficulties in ...' & 'Bitcoin Engineering ...' (poor audio)
Companies
| Channel | Description |
|---|---|
| Bull Bitcoin | Francis Pouliot & Bull Bitcoin Promo |
| Amber | Aleks Svetski & Amber Promo |
Podcasts
See the dedicated Podcast section.
Podcasts
These podcasts explicitly cover bitcoin only.
| Podcast | Description |
|---|---|
| Stephan Livera | Bitcoin and Austrian Economics |
| Bitcoin Echo Chamber | Interviews with Bitcoiners |
| Bitcoin Matters | Conversations with @Beautyon_ |
| TFTC21 | Tales from the crypt |
| Bottomshelf Bitcoin | Putting Bitcoin within everyone's reach |
| Blockdigest | Casual bitcoin news podcast |
| Citizen Bitcoin | Interviews with Bitcoiners |
| Noded | Michael Goldstein and Pierre Rochard |
| Reckless Review | Lawrence Nahum & Udi Wertheimer |
| Bitcoin Knowledge | Interviews by Trace Mayer |
| Cryptoconomy | Narrations of the best bitcoin articles |
Network
Explorers
These explorers support bitcoin only.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| OXT | Advanced Blockchain Explorer |
| Blockstream.info | Simple Blockchain Explorer |
| BTC RPC | Opensource Bitcoin Explorer |
Fees / Mempool
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| What The Fee | Simple Fee Estimation |
| bitcoinrain | Transaction visualisation |
| Mempool.Space | Block Visualisation & Fee Charts |
| Mempool.Observer | Block Visualisation & Fee Charts |
Get Bitcoin
You can get bitcoin using these services.
Buy
| Name | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| FastBitcoins | Buy and Sell Bitcoin | Canada & UK |
| Cash App | Buy bitcoin with debit card | USA |
| BullBitcoin | Non-Custodial Bitcoin Services | Canada |
| Bittr | Regular Automated Buying | Europe |
| Bitonic | Buy and Sell Bitcoin | Netherlands |
| Amber | Regular Automated Buying (Beta) | Australia |
| Azte.co | The easiest way to buy bitcoin | Not Launched |
Earn
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| TallyCoin [*] | Bitcoin Fundraising |
| jfgi [*] | Bitcoin Fundraising |
| LNDwork | Micro-Freelancing |
| MicroLancer | Micro-Freelancing |
[*] : Tallycoin & jfgi could at any time swap out your donation address for their own.
Cashback
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Lolli | Bitcoin Cashback |
Mine
Long gone are the days that you could mine Bitcoin using common hardware. Bitcoin mining is now dominated by specialist hardware powered by low cost electricity. This video gives a simple overview.
Spend Bitcoin
Stores
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin Merit Badge | Bitcoin Badges |
| Bitcoin Shirt | Bitcoin Merchandise |
| Layer One BTC | Bitcoin apparel and more |
| Wears My Liberty | Liberty Shirts, Hats, Hoodies & More |
| Moneybadger Shop | T-shirts, Mugs & More |
| Bitcoin Tunnels | Clothing, Mugs & More |
| Lightning Hosted | Simple Image Hosting |
| Start 2 Bitcoin | Fun Bitcoin Info Pack |
| 1.21 Jigawatts | Stamps, Stickers & More |
| quinsolo | Coasters, Magnets & More |
Remind yourself of the buying power of a Satoshi with cent2sat.
Fun & Play
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Koala Stud | Lightning Chess |
| Satoshis Games | Original Lightning Games |
| Satoshis Place | Lightning Canvas |
| Kriptode | Lightning Games |
| Moneni | Lightning Games |
| Satoshis Game Of Life | Conway's Game of Life |
| lngames.net | Lightning Games |
Tools
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Bylls | Pay Bills (Canada) |
| BullBitcoin | Non-Custodial Bitcoin Services |
| Kriptode | Lightning Tools |
| Woleet | Timestamping Service |
| LNsms | Send texts worldwide and pay with Lightning |
| Spacebit | Send messages via satellite |
| bitscribble | Write 40 bytes of data to the blockchain |
Subscriptions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Gab | Free Speech Social Network |
Store Tools
These tools help you accept bitcoin only.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| opennode | Payments Processor * |
| BullBitcoin | Non-Custodial Bitcoin Services |
| chainside | Payments Processor |
| paid.co | Sell things for Bitcoin (uses OpenNode) * |
[*] : Opennode is fully custodial meaning you do not have your private keys, thus you are not guaranteed full control of your funds. You can (and should) set reoccurring withdrawals to send any bitcoin you receive to your own wallet.
Conferences
These conferences are bitcoin only.
Upcoming
| Conference | Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Paralelna Polis | Slovakia | 2019 / May / 24-26th |
| Breaking Bitcoin | Amsterdam | 2019 / June / 8-16th |
| BitBlockBoom | Dallas | 2019 / Aug / 17-18th |
| Scaling Bitcoin | Tel Aviv | 2019 / Sept / 11-12th |
| Baltic Honeybadger | Riga, Latvia | 2019 / Sept / 14-15th |
| Money Badger | Southern Europe | 2019 / Q4 / TBA |
Looking Back
| Conference | Past Content |
|---|---|
| Baltic Honeybadger | 2018 |
| Unconfiscatable | 2019 |
| Advancing Bitcoin | 2019 |
| Understanding BTC | 2019: Part 1 | Part 2 |
| Bolt-a-thon | 2019 |
Privacy
Preserve your privacy when using bitcoin.
Tools
| Name | Description | Learn More |
|---|---|---|
| Wasabi Wallet | Privacy Focused Bitcoin wallet. | Text | Video | Audio |
| Joinmarket | Trustless coin shuffling. | Text | Video | Audio |
information
Contact
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Requirements
For a project to be listed on bitcoin-only it must simply meet the following two requirements;
| Requirement | |
|---|---|
| 1. | Support bitcoin. |
| 2. | Reject ever supporting altcoins. |
Why bitcoin only?
Max Hillebrand made a great video that explains why being bitcoin only makes sense.
is it too late for me?
Absolutely not. People make mistakes (such as supporting / promoting altcoins) and my belief is that if a project is now genuinely bitcoin only it is welcome; such as Gab:
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