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Bitcoin + Lightning · Desktop

Bitcoin,
at the speed
of Lightning.

A decentralized Bitcoin wallet for Windows, macOS and Linux.

Download Phoenix WalletHow it works
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Phoenix surrounded by orbiting Bitcoin and Lightning symbols.

A closer look

Your bitcoin.
Everything in view.

Explore balance, payment and request screens in an interactive walkthrough.

Phoenix Wallet
Interactive walkthrough · Simulated balances

Your wallet

Balance

245,000 sats

0.00245000 BTC

Recent activity

Received via Lightning+50,000 sats
Coffee−8,500 sats

A clearer overviewBalance and recent activity, side by side.

Space for the detailsReview the recipient, amount and fee.

A focused workspaceOne screen for each everyday task.

Your first steps

From desktop to your first payment.

  1. Choose your platform

    Find the release for your operating system and follow its installation instructions.

  2. Create and back up

    Follow the wallet setup guide. Keep your recovery backup private and securely stored offline.

  3. Receive your first bitcoin

    Follow the receiving guide for your version, then review the payment details in your wallet.

Read the setup guides →

Security starts with ownership

Your keys.
Your responsibility.

Self-custody puts you in control of your bitcoin. A secure device and a carefully stored recovery backup are essential parts of that control.

Protect your recovery phrase

Store it privately and offline. Never share it with a website or support agent.

Check your software

Review release notes and verify downloads using published checksums.

Know your recovery steps

Follow the documentation for your version before restoring a wallet.

Security & recovery guides

Understand the costs

Know what
you’re paying.

The network and operation determine the fees. Consult the documentation for your desktop version and review the quote in your wallet.

Explore payment guides →

Lightning payments

Routing a payment can incur a fee. Check the quote for the payment you are making.

On-chain operations

Bitcoin mining fees depend on the transaction and network conditions.

Channels and liquidity

Channel or liquidity operations may involve additional costs. Check when they apply before proceeding.

Binance market prices are reference data; they are not Phoenix payment fees.

Bitcoin + Lightning Network

A window into
the network.

Bitcoin market data and a snapshot of the public Lightning network.

BTC / USDT

—USDT

Connecting to Binance…

Source: Binance Spot · BTC/USDTConnecting to market dataPrice in USDT. Volume covers this pair only.

LIGHTNING NETWORK

—BTC

Public capacity

Loading network statistics…

Source: mempool.spacePublic network only; private channels may not be included.

BTC price history

Bitcoin price history over the selected 7 day period.

Source: Binance · Candle closing prices; the latest candle may still be open. ALL starts with this pair’s trading history in 2017.

Explore Bitcoin & Lightning

Before you begin

A few things
worth knowing.

Explore all questions

Phoenix uses Bitcoin (BTC). Lightning payments also use bitcoin, often expressed in satoshis: 100 million sats equal 1 BTC. There is no separate Phoenix or Lightning token.

Phoenix for desktop

Make room
for your bitcoin.

Your bitcoin, on your desktop. Choose Phoenix for Windows, macOS or Linux.

Windows

Phoenix Wallet for desktop

macOS

Phoenix Wallet for desktop

Linux

Phoenix Wallet for desktop