Welcome! Here you will find projects and resources which support bitcoin. The site is quite new and we are regularly adding exciting new content so be sure to check back soon!
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 | Using node launcher or Bitcoin Core |
Other Hardware
| Project | Description |
|---|---|
| revealer | Optical Seed Encryption Tool |
| ColdCard * | Hardware Wallet |
| 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 .
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 availible today. | Desktop & Android |
| Green Wallet | Easy to use wallet. Use Google Authentication not Email/Phone. | iOS & Android |
| Muun Wallet | Relativley new wallet with novel multi-sig 2-of-2 spending. | Android |
| Hodl Wallet | Relativley 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 |
Custodial
| Project | Description | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Wallet | Easy to use Bitcoin wallet with inbuilt lightning support. [1] | iOS & Android | |
| Wallet of Satoshi | Lightning only wallet. Very slick, & Fast. [2] | iOS & Android | |
| Tippin.me | Receive Lightning Tips Anywhere [3] | Web | |
| opennode | Payments Processor [4] | Web | 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 set reoccurring withdrawals.
Advanced Users:
Glacier Protocol - A Step-by-step protocol for securing Bitcoin Offline
Dev Tools
resources
| Project | Description |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin Dev Network | Tutorials for aspiring Bitcoin Dev's |
| Lightning Hood | Information / Resources |
| Python Bitcoinlib | Python Bitcoin Library |
| BitcoinJS & Core CLI | Extensive guide to Bitcoin Javascript |
| Programming the Blockchain in C# | Guide to Bitcoin in C# |
| Mastering Bitcoin | How Bitcoin works at a high level (Hardcopy) |
| Programming Bitcoin | How Bitcoin works at a technical level (Hardcopy) |
Services
| Project | Description |
|---|---|
| Blockstream Satellite | Blockchain satellite service |
| CypherNode | API Server |
| Node Launcher | Easy Launch Core & LND |
| 8333.io | Trustless Bitcoin Service Provider |
| Ride The Lightning | An easy to use interface for LND |
| lndash | Simple web dashboard for LND |
| Bitcoin Optec Dashboard | Detailed Live Bitcoin Stats |
Presentations
These presentations are bitcoin only.
| Presentation | Author |
|---|---|
| The Bitcoin Standard | Saifedean Ammous |
Books
These books explicitly cover bitcoin only.
More technical resources can be found in dev-tools.
| Book | Synopsis | Author |
|---|---|---|
| The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking (Hardcopy) | Essential reading. | Saifedean Ammous |
| Inventing Bitcoin (Kindle / PDF) | Beginner's intro to bitcoin. | Yan Pritzker |
Classes
These classes explicitly cover bitcoin only.
| Class | Description |
|---|---|
| Buidl Bootcamp | 6 Weeks (20h/week) online |
| 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 |
| Bitcoin Studio | 1-day Workshops |
| Teach Bitcoin | 4 Weeks (10h/week) online |
Tutorials
These tutorials explicitly cover bitcoin only.
| Class | Description |
|---|---|
| 402PaymentRequired | Step by step Bitcoin software tutorials. |
| Wasabi Series | Max Hillebrand's Wasabi Wallet Guide |
Websites
These websites explicitly cover bitcoin only.
| Class | Description |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin.org | Bitcoin information |
| Hungry Hodler | Informative Bitcoin Evangelizing |
| Nakamoto Institute | Everything Satoshi |
| Bitcoin Slides | Comprehensive Slides |
| Bitcoin Designed | Striking Bitcoin Infographics |
Informative Videos
These websites explicitly cover bitcoin only.
| Class | Description |
|---|---|
| Hungry Hodler | Engaging, Informative Bitcoin Videos |
Podcasts
See the dedicated Podcast section.
Podcasts
These podcasts explicitly cover bitcoin only.
| Podcast | Description |
|---|---|
| Cryptoconomy | Narrations of the best bitcoin articles |
| Stephan Livera | Bitcoin and Austrian Economics |
| Noded | Michael Goldstein and Pierre Rochard |
| Bottomshelf Bitcoin | Putting Bitcoin within everyone's reach |
| Bitcoin Matters | Conversations with @Beautyon_ |
| TFTC21 | Tales from the crypt |
| Blockdigest | Casual bitcoin news podcast |
| Bitcoin Knowledge | Interviews by Trace Mayer |
| Bitcoin Echo Chamber | Interviews with Bitcoiners |
Explorers
These explorers support bitcoin only.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| OXT | Advanced Blockchain Explorer |
| Blockstream.info | Simple Blockchain Explorer |
| BTC RPC | Opensource Bitcoin Explorer |
Get Bitcoin
You can get bitcoin using these services.
Buy
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Azte.co | The easiest way to buy bitcoin |
| FastBitcoins | Buy and Sell Bitcoin |
| Cash App | Buy bitcoin with debit card |
| BullBitcoin | Non-Custodial Bitcoin Services |
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.
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 |
| Wiz Store | Hats |
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
Conferences
These conferences are bitcoin only.
Upcoming
| Conference | Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Understanding BTC | Malta | 2019 / April / 5-7th |
| 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 | Not Available |
Privacy
Preserve your privacy when using bitcoin.
Tools
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Wasabi Wallet | Privacy focused Bitcoin wallet, that implements trustless coin shuffling |
| Joinmarket | Trustless coin shuffling. |
information
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:
