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Bitkit (https://www.bitkit.to) is a simple, yet powerful self‑custodial wallet. Pay anyone, anywhere, any time.
Bitkit is a self-custodial mobile wallet empowering you to take true ownership of your Bitcoin so you can spend on your terms. Enhanced with standout features and a sleek design, Bitkit unlocks instant payments to anyone, anytime, anywhere. All while being fully open-source for anyone to audit.
The video tutorial above is a 20' comprehensive guide to Bitkit Wallet
Guide
Bitkit is really really easy to use.
As a fully-fledged Bitcoin wallet, Bitkit includes all the functionalities you expect:
Instant Payments: No more juggling between wallets for on-chain and Lightning transactions. Bitkit blends them both seamlessly.
Balance Management: Effortlessly transfer funds between your savings and spending account to ensure you always have enough capacity for instant payments.
Recovery Phrase: Restore your savings balance on any wallet that supports BIP 39.
Automatic Backups: Non-sensitive data from your wallet is automatically backed up so you can always restore your spending balance.
Detailed Transaction History: Assign contacts and tag your transactions to keep them organized.
Bitkit also boasts unique capabilities that set it apart:
Payable Contacts: Say goodbye to asking for addresses or invoices. Simply add friends to your contact list and pay them.
Live Widgets: Add a touch of fun and utility to your wallet home screen with engaging widgets.
Social Profile: Take control of your public profile and links, so your contacts can reach out and pay you at any time.
Passwordless Accounts: Log in to websites that support Slashtags or Lightning authentication.
QuickPay: Set a custom limit for Lightning payments under $50, and any invoice below that is paid instantly—no swipes, no delays. Perfect for coffee runs or splitting bills.
Shop: Pay for Netflix, Airbnb, groceries, mobile data, and more, with Bitcoin, right inside Bitkit.
No banks. No friction.
Beginner’s Guide to BitKit: A Step-by-Step Tutorial
1. Install BitKit
Open the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
Search for “BitKit” and confirm you see the official orange brand icon.
Tap Get or Install, then Open once the download finishes.
Tip: If you spot any impostor apps, double-check the publisher. BitKit is published by Synonym Software Ltd.
2. First Launch and Terms
Launch BitKit, agree to the Terms of Use, and tap Continue.
Tap Get Started to begin the onboarding flow.
Ignore Restore Wallet for now; we will create a new wallet.
3. Back Up Your Wallet Seed
BitKit is self custodial, so the twelve-word seed phrase is your only recovery method.
Tap Back Up Now when prompted.
Write down the twelve words on paper and store them offline in a secure place.
Confirm the words when asked, then tap Save.
Warning: Lose the seed, lose your coins. There is no reset button.
4. Savings vs. Spending Accounts
BitKit automatically creates two accounts:
Savings: Bitcoin base layer
Larger, slower, more secure transfers
Spending: Lightning Network
Small, instant everyday payments
Switch between them with the tab at the top of the home screen.
5. Receive Bitcoin On Chain (Savings)
Select Savings.
Tap Receive to generate a fresh Bitcoin address.
Share the QR code or copy the address to the sender.
Funds will appear after one confirmation. Confetti will celebrate the arrival.
6. Receive Over Lightning (Spending)
Select Spending and tap Receive.
Enter an amount (for example, 10 000 sats) and tap Continue.
BitKit will estimate the fee to open a channel (liquidity requirement).
Tap Continue to generate a Lightning invoice.
Let the sender scan or paste the invoice. Funds settle in seconds.
7. Send a Lightning Payment
Tap the Scan icon, scan a Lightning invoice, or paste it.
Enter the amount if required, then tap Continue.
Review the fee and add an optional tag for bookkeeping.
Swipe to Pay, enter your PIN, and you are done.
Details of the transaction, including fee and timestamp, appear in the Activity feed.
8. Create Your Profile and Contacts
Tap the avatar in the top left.
Enter a display name and select a profile picture.
BitKit shows your personal QR code. Friends can scan it to add you.
Accept or deny the request to allow contacts to pay you.
Once a contact is added, simply tap their name in Contacts to send or request sats.
9. Explore Widgets
From the home screen, swipe to the Widgets section. Tap the gear icon to add or edit:
Bitcoin Price Ticker – choose up to four fiat currencies and set the time frame (day, week, month, year).
News Feed – headlines from leading Bitcoin sources.
Bitcoin Facts – bite-sized trivia for beginners.
Calculator – convert between sats and fiat instantly.
Weather Widget – shows network fee “weather,” indicating good times for on-chain transactions (sunny means low congestion).
10. Shop with Bitcoin
BitKit integrates with Bitrefill for gift cards, phone refills, and more.
Tap Shop in the bottom navigation.
Choose Gift Cards and pick a merchant (for example, Bitrefill).
Select an amount (as low as 1 USD), add an email for delivery, then Checkout.
Swipe to Pay. The gift card code arrives by email within seconds.
11. Quick Pay
Quick Pay auto-confirms Lightning invoices below a custom limit (default 50 USD).
Go to Settings → General → Quick Pay.
Set your threshold and enable the switch.
Small purchases like coffee no longer require swiping.
12. Security and Privacy
PIN Code – enable under Settings → Security & Privacy and set a six-digit code.
Biometrics – toggle on Face ID or fingerprint unlock.
Auto-Lock – choose timeout (e.g. 90 seconds of inactivity).
Require PIN for Payments – extra peace of mind.
13. Managing Lightning Channels
What is a Channel?
A channel is a two-party tunnel that holds liquidity, split into:
Outbound – your bitcoin, used to send.
Inbound – counterparty bitcoin, required to receive.
Transfer from Savings to Spending
Open Savings, tap Transfer to Spending.
Enter the amount (for example, 25 000 ₿) and tap Continue.
Approve the fee and wait for the on-chain transaction to confirm.
Once open, the spending balance and receiving capacity update.
View or Close a Channel
Settings → Advanced → Lightning Connections
Tap a connection to see status, balances, and fees.
Scroll to Close Connection if you wish to shut it and return funds to Savings.
Note: For regulatory reasons, total liquidity in BitKit is limited to roughly nine hundred ninety euro worth of Bitcoin.
14. Advanced Features
Coin Selection – choose specific UTXO inputs for privacy or fee control (Settings → Advanced → Coin Selection).
Transaction Speed – pick Slow, Normal, or Fast on-chain fee targets.
Local Currency – switch from USD to any major fiat under Settings → General.
Congratulations
You have installed BitKit, secured your seed, mastered Lightning payments, and even bought your first gift card. BitKit’s design makes powerful Bitcoin tools feel intuitive, yet you always hold the keys. Download BitKit today and step into true Bitcoin ownership. Questions or feedback? Reach out to the BitKit team on social media or through the in-app support link.
Note on buying or selling bitcoin: Bitkit doesn't support buying and selling bitcoin. To buy or sell, use exchanges like Bitfinex, then send to or from Bitkit.
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