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Zeus Wallet

Your node, your rules. Lightning wallet for the self-sovereign bitcoiner.

Zero KYCTrust 92/100
Best useNode operatorsWallet
KYC postureZero KYCNo KYC for app use; no account required when connecting your own node.
Main riskVERIFIEDBest privacy requires connecting to your own node over Tor.
Review proofReviewed 2026-06-22KYC checked 2026-06-22 / unknown jurisdiction / official site batch 3 2026 06 22

Trust

VERIFIED
JURISDICTIONUnknown
WARNINGBest privacy requires connecting to your own node over Tor. Embedded/LSP or Cashu flows add service/provider metadata that does not exist in a pure own-node setup.
AUDITED BYNone on record
TRUST SCORE
92
LAST VERIFIED6/24/2026
LAST UPDATED6/22/2026

Specs

KYC LEVELZero
KYC TRIGGERSNo KYC for app use; no account required when connecting your own node. Hosted/LSP features can still expose metadata to the selected service path.
FEENetwork fees only
NETWORKSBTC, Lightning
CATEGORIESWallet
BEST FORNode operators, Self-sovereign Lightning, Advanced Bitcoin users
FEATURESConnect your own node, Self-hosted, Open source, Tor support, No account required, LND / CLN / Eclair, Lightning + On-chain, ZEUS Pay (embedded node)
TORYes
REGIONS1 country — Global

About

Open-source Bitcoin Lightning wallet and node-management app. Official docs list self-custody, no processing fees, no KYC, Lightning/on-chain accounts, Tor, LNURL, Nostr Wallet Connect, Cashu, and own-node support.

Follow the Money

  Zeus Wallet — Open Source / Community
  ──────────────────────────────────────
  Founder: Evan Kaloudis (US, community)
  Funders: HRF Bitcoin grants, donations
  Revenue: none (free, open-source)
  ├─ No company, no VC, no custody
  ├─ MIT license, self-sovereign ethos
  └─ Connect own node for max privacy
Zeus Wallet — ownership and funding chain

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Zeus Wallet require KYC or identity verification?

No. Zeus Wallet does not require identity verification (KYC) for typical usage. No KYC for app use; no account required when connecting your own node. Hosted/LSP features can still expose metadata to the selected service path.

What payment methods does Zeus Wallet accept?

Zeus Wallet accepts the following payment methods: BTC, Lightning.

Is Zeus Wallet available in my country?

Zeus Wallet is available in: GLOBAL.

Is Zeus Wallet based in a Five Eyes country?

The jurisdiction of Zeus Wallet is not publicly confirmed. Check the provider site for incorporation details.

Is Zeus Wallet safe to use for privacy?

Zeus Wallet has a trust score of 92/99 on cunicula.com. It has been independently verified.

Which payment networks does Zeus Wallet support?

Accepted networks: BTC, Lightning.

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