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Phoenix Wallet

Self-custodial Lightning. No account. Your keys, your coins.

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Self-custodial Lightning. No account. Your keys, your coins.

Common useLightning paymentsWalletOperator dataHosted
Identity checksZero KYCNo document check recorded · identity exposure level 0/4
Evidence and riskVerified evidenceStandardMaterial claims checked against current sources.; no material risk recorded in them.
Last reviewedReviewed 22 Jun 2026KYC checked 22 Jun 2026 · verified jurisdiction · Source → official siteHow to cite this pageEvidence confidence94/100
Evidence and facts

Evidence and facts

JURISDICTIONFR
NOTEACINQ operates as the LSP (Lightning Service Provider) for Phoenix - they route your payments, which means they have metadata on payment timing and amounts. They cannot see payment destinations or your identity. For full node-level privacy, use Zeus with your own LND/CLN node.
AUDITED BYNo audit listed
OPERATOR DATAHosted operator recorded
EVIDENCE CONFIDENCE
THIRD-PARTY REPORTED10/11
Why evidence is 94/100Formula 3.1
Source coverageMaterial claims checked against current sources
+70
Review ageOldest recorded check is 62 days old
+24

Full scoring method

LAST CHECKED2026-06-24
LAST UPDATED2026-03-13

Specs

DOCUMENT CHECKNone recorded
IDENTITY EXPOSURELevel 0/4
KYC TRIGGERSNo account. No email. No phone. 12-word seed only.
FEE0.4% liquidity fee
NETWORKSBTC, Lightning
CATEGORIESWallet
COMMON USESLightning payments, Self-custody, Beginner Lightning
FEATURESSelf-custodial, No account required, Lightning native, Open source, iOS + Android, 12-word seed backup, No KYC, Channel auto-management
TORNot listed
REGIONSGlobal availability
Review analysis, source material, related services, and history

About

Self-custodial Lightning wallet by ACINQ that manages channels automatically behind a 12-word seed.

Analysis

OVERVIEW

Self-custodial Lightning with the channel management automated away by ACINQ: a 12-word seed, no account, and a working Lightning experience without node operation.

LIMITS

ACINQ routes the payments as the Lightning service provider, which gives it timing and amount metadata (though not destinations or identity), and the automation is paid for through liquidity fees.

USEFUL FOR

Self-custody Lightning payments for users who want the seed without the node.

Sources · reviewed 2026-07-16

Corporate identity

Registry-sourced, not audited. The facts below come from cited web research rather than a direct registry query. Each claim links its own source.

LEGAL ENTITY
ACINQ (SAS, société par actions simplifiée)source ↗
REGISTRATION NO.
804 203 792 R.C.S. Paris (SIREN 804203792)source ↗
INCORPORATED IN
France (Paris)source ↗
INCORPORATED ON
2014-08-25source ↗
REGISTERED ADDRESS
10 RUE DE PENTHIEVRE, 75008 PARIS, Francesource ↗
OFFICERS
  • Pierre-Marie Padiou (Président)
  • ARIANE CONSULTING (Commissaire aux comptes titulaire)
  • Nicolas Debock (Autre)
  • Fabrice Drouin (Autre)
  • SERENA CAPITAL (Autre)
source ↗
Registry research · reviewed 2026-08-09

Frequently Asked Questions

Is identity verification required?

No identity verification is recorded for typical use. No account. No email. No phone. 12-word seed only.

Which payment methods are accepted?

Accepted payment methods: BTC, Lightning.

Where is it available?

Recorded availability: GLOBAL.

Is the operator based in a Five Eyes country?

No. The recorded jurisdiction is FR, which is not a Five Eyes country. This is jurisdiction context and does not by itself establish that a service is safer or less safe.

How are identity, operator, and evidence fields reported?

Identity exposure is level 0 of 4. A hosted operator is recorded. Jurisdiction is shown as context, not a safety verdict. Evidence confidence is 94/100 and recorded risk is standard.

Which payment networks are supported?

Accepted networks: BTC, Lightning.

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Sources and history

Evidence basis: Claims on this page are linked to published sources for comparison, not certification, audit, endorsement, or recommendation; read the methodology and coverage map before relying on an entry.