Getting Started with Bitcoin Payments? Start Simple, with Wallet of Satoshi.
As crypto payments go mainstream, one of the biggest questions is still:
“Which wallet should I use to get started?”
Today, let’s dive into one of the most beginner-friendly options out there: Wallet of Satoshi (WoS), the plug-and-play solution for anyone who wants to start sending or receiving Bitcoin without needing a technical degree.
What is Wallet of Satoshi (WoS)?
WoS is a custodial Lightning wallet, designed for simplicity and ease-of-use. It lets you send and receive Bitcoin via the Lightning Network, Bitcoin’s second layer for ultra-fast and low-fee payments, with zero setup required.
No channel management. No node operation. No complex configurations.
Just download, and you’re ready to go.
How it works (and why people love it):
- Download the app (iOS or Android).
- Instantly get a working wallet, no signup required.
- Send or receive BTC over Lightning with a simple QR code or Lightning address.
- Transactions are near-instant, with almost zero fees.
- You can even top-up via on-chain BTC or buy sats directly with fiat in-app (in selected countries).
It’s that smooth. You’re onboarded into the world of Bitcoin in under 2 minutes.
⚠️ Practical tip: Moving BTC into Lightning can sometimes be costly.
A great workaround: if you have BTC on Kraken, you can load your WoS directly from there with minimal fees.
But here’s the catch: custody matters.
Unlike non-custodial wallets like Xverse, WoS holds your sats on your behalf.
You’re not giving up your private keys, because Lightning doesn’t work like a blockchain, but you’re still relying on a custodian to manage your funds.
That means you don’t have to manage Lightning channels, but if WoS goes down, your sats go with it.
There’s a popular saying in crypto:
“Not your keys, not your coins.”
In the case of Lightning: “Not your node, not your sats.”
WoS = easy onboarding, fast payments, no setup.
Non-custodial wallets = more responsibility, but full sovereignty.
Our take at OffChain Luxembourg?
For newcomers, WoS is the easiest way to jump into Lightning.
It lowers the barrier and shows the magic of crypto payments in action.
But we also encourage users to gradually move toward non-custodial solutions, especially for storing larger amounts or long-term use.
And yes; we’re using wallets like WoS in real-world crypto payment setups in restaurants and bars across Luxembourg.
Fast, direct, no bank fees, no delays.
And don’t forget: it’s not only BTC.
With our implementations, HBD payments (Hive Backed Dollars) are also possible, offering stability and speed in the same open infrastructure.
Tell us: where would you love to see crypto payments accepted next?
Tag your favorite bar, café, or restaurant. Let’s build Open Money, together!
