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AQUA Wallet

Mobile Bitcoin, Liquid, Lightning, and USDt wallet

We reviewed AQUA Wallet using 2 official and public sources. The notes below focus on custody, recovery, and security trade-offs.

AQUA targets practical Bitcoin/Liquid payments and self-custody, but its network-specific recovery and service dependencies need more evidence than the high-level product page provides.

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Good fit if you need
  • mobile Bitcoin users who need Liquid USDt and Lightning in one app
  • users who understand federated and third-party service dependencies

Key specifications

Brand
AQUA
Role
Payments Wallet
Custody
Self Custody
Platforms
iOSAndroid
Networks
bitcoinliquidlightning
Pricing
Free

Free to download and use

Backup and keys

Bitcoin, Liquid, Lightning, and USDt recovery and custody should be verified separately before publication.

Key setup
Seed Based HdGenerated KeysImported Keys
Backup options
wallet-specific backup and recovery materialuser-held Bitcoin/Liquid key backup
Security and privacy

Mobile self-custody across Bitcoin and federated/Lightning environments; network/federation, provider, recovery, and endpoint risks require per-asset treatment.

Encrypts keys locally
Unknown
Privacy note
AQUA markets privacy and self-custody, but current app/provider data collection needs a dedicated policy review.
Who runs it

Third-party providers can affect uptime, privacy, and recovery. They are documented here for context, not as ranking points.

  • Liquid federation and Lightning services (Other; KYC: Provider Dependent)
  • Swap and on-ramp providers (Other; KYC: Provider Dependent)
Affiliate
No affiliate relationship recorded

Sources we checked

2 sources reviewed, with 3 documented claims tied to specific fields.

  • AQUA Wallet

    AQUA states that it enables self-custody and describes itself as a non-custodial Bitcoin and Liquid wallet.

  • AQUA Wallet

    The product page lists Bitcoin, Lightning, Liquid, and Tether USDt functionality, including swaps and payments.

  • AQUA terms

    The terms characterize AQUA as a non-custodial Bitcoin and Layer 2 wallet and provide the legal boundary for network/provider services.

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