Blockstream App / Green
Formerly Blockstream Green; multi-platform Bitcoin, Liquid, and Lightning wallet
We reviewed Blockstream App / Green using 4 official and public sources. The notes below focus on custody, recovery, and security trade-offs.
Blockstream App offers unusually broad Bitcoin-stack coverage and open source, but its account variants, federation/provider relationships, and beta Lightning surface require architecture-aware evaluation.
- Bitcoin users who want open-source multisig, Liquid, and Lightning options
- users who value own-node, Tor, or optional Jade integration
Key specifications
- Brand
- Blockstream
- Role
- Consumer Wallet
- Custody
- Self Custody
- Platforms
- iOSAndroidWindowsMacosLinuxF Droid
- Networks
- bitcoinliquidlightning
- Pricing
- Free
Free to download and use
Lightning is documented as beta on some surfaces and its balance/access dependencies must be separated from Bitcoin on-chain recovery.
- Key setup
- Seed Based HdMultisigGenerated KeysImported KeysWatch onlyHardware Backed
- Backup options
- recovery phrase backupmultisig recovery and 2FA backup procedureswatch-only descriptors or public data
Bitcoin/Liquid self-custody with optional multisig and hardware signing; provider availability, recovery-mode complexity, Lightning beta status, and endpoint compromise are distinct risks.
- Encrypts keys locally
- Yes
- Privacy note
- The app advertises no mandatory documents for core use and supports Tor/own-node connectivity; exact analytics and provider data flows need a current policy review.
Third-party providers can affect uptime, privacy, and recovery. They are documented here for context, not as ranking points.
- Blockstream App services (Indexer; KYC: Not Required)
- Liquid federation and Lightning/swap services (Other; KYC: Provider Dependent)
- Affiliate
- No affiliate relationship recorded
Sources we checked
4 sources reviewed, with 5 documented claims tied to specific fields.
- Blockstream App troubleshooting
Blockstream support states that the app is self-custodial and cannot access or recover the recovery phrase, PIN, 2FA, or funds.
- Blockstream App
The official product page lists on-chain Bitcoin, Lightning, and Liquid assets in one app.
- Blockstream App
The official page lists iOS, Android, desktop, Linux AppImage, F-Droid, Windows, and macOS distribution.
- Blockstream App Android repository
The official repository describes a non-custodial wallet with local software keys, watch-only access, and a multisig security model; it also documents open-source licensing and APK authenticity checks.
- Blockstream App enable Lightning
Official support documents Lightning enablement and currently labels the feature beta, with possible payment failures or delays.
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