Today, Alby revealed the launch of Alby Go, a mobile application for both iOS and Android that enables users to execute self-custodial payments through their Lightning node.
"ALBY MOBILE WEN?" 🙄
"When are you releasing an app, guys?" 🙄
"I want an Alby wallet on my phone" 🙄
You can stop wondering – Alby mobile is finally here ❗️
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Welcome to your devices, available on GitHub, in your app stores….
👩🚀👩🚀👩🚀 ALBY GO 👩🚀👩🚀👩🚀 pic.twitter.com/WtrJ1eKrs3
— Alby 🐝 (@getAlby) September 25, 2024
Users can link the app to Lightning nodes and wallets such as Alby Hub, Umbrel, Start9, LifPay, and CoinOS to facilitate self-custodial Lightning payments. The app integrates most seamlessly with Alby Hub, an open-source wallet that Alby has recently launched, making it easier to access and operate Lightning nodes across various devices. Alby Go also features a user-friendly wallet interface for Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC)-compatible Lightning wallets.
“Alby Go represents our ongoing commitment to making Bitcoin accessible everywhere, now putting it directly in users’ hands,” stated Alby co-founder Michael Bumann in a press release. “By leveraging the NWC messaging protocol, we ensure effortless usage of multiple nodes and wallets within a lightweight application.”
Additional functionalities of Alby Go include a contact list for saving Lightning addresses of regular contacts for fast transactions; currency conversion options; and dark/light theme settings.
Currently in version 1.5, Alby encourages users to reach out to the Alby team with feedback on enhancing the app. The app’s source code is open-source, welcoming reviews and contributions.
For further details on Alby, check out our Founders piece featuring co-founder Michael Bumann.
