Zeus Wallet

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

zeusln.com

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

Common useNode operatorsWalletOperator dataUnknown

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 23 Aug 2026KYC checked 22 Jun 2026 · unknown jurisdiction · Source → official siteHow to cite this pageSource coverageVerified evidenceRecorded riskStandard

Evidence and facts

CUNICULA SCORE 4.0

43/100Limited evidencePrivacy 12/25 · Control 0/20 · Transparency 0/20 · Security 25/25 · Accountability 6/10 · Cap 69 · Method

JURISDICTIONUnknown

NOTEBest 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 BYNo audit listed

OPERATOR DATAUnknown

SOURCE COVERAGE

Verified evidenceTHIRD-PARTY REPORTED6/10Reviewed 23 Aug 2026 · Source → official site

LAST CHECKED2026-08-23

LAST UPDATED2026-08-23

Specs

DOCUMENT CHECKNone recorded

IDENTITY EXPOSURELevel 0/4

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

COMMON USESNode 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), +10 more

TORYes

REGIONSGlobal availability

Review analysis, source material, related services, and history

About

Open-source self-custodial Lightning wallet and node manager. Version 13.2.0 adds custom Mempool endpoints, 12/24-word LDK seeds, and security hardening.

Analysis

OVERVIEW

Zeus connects to a user's own LND, CLN or Eclair node for Lightning payments and node management, open source with Tor, LNURL, Nostr Wallet Connect and Cashu support, funded by Human Rights Foundation grants and donations instead of venture capital.

LIMITS

Its own privacy guidance draws a distinction between connecting a user's own node over Tor and using the embedded/LSP-hosted node option or Cashu flows, which each add service or provider metadata that a pure own-node setup does not have.

USEFUL FOR

Lightning use for node operators running their own LND, CLN or Eclair node rather than the embedded option.

Sources · reviewed 2026-07-16

Official site ↗

Ownership and funding

FOUNDERS & TEAM

Evan Kaloudis founded ZEUS. Atlas 21, Inc., a Delaware corporation, is the operating company identified by ZEUS's official privacy policy. The wallet is open source under AGPLv3 and is maintained with community contributors.

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: Atlas 21, Inc.source ↗
INCORPORATED IN: Delaware, United Statessource ↗
REGISTERED ADDRESS: 295 East Swedesford Road, Unit 367, Wayne, PENNSYLVANIA 19087, United Statessource ↗

Registry research · reviewed 2026-08-09

Company registry ↗

Frequently Asked Questions

Is identity verification required?

No identity verification is recorded for typical use. 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.

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?

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

How are identity, operator, and evidence fields reported?

Identity exposure is level 0 of 4. Hosted operator data has not been established. Jurisdiction is shown as context, not a safety verdict. Source coverage is verified evidence, last reviewed 2026-08-23, and recorded risk is standard.

Which payment networks are supported?

Accepted networks: BTC, Lightning.

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Sources and history

Service history

Latest meaningful changes to the facts shown on this provider page.

9 Aug 2026
Corporate registry information updated
Corporate
6 Aug 2026
Provider presentation updated
Evidence status, Recorded risk, Trust level
22 Jun 2026
Provider facts reviewed and updated
Checked at, Description, Domain, KYC last checked, and 6 more

Full service history

27 Aug 2026updated
Reconcile score 4.0 evidence
Score assessment / Control model
local-self-custodyunknown
Score assessment / Operator data exposure
limitedunknown
Score assessment / Source model
openunknown
Score review
not setOutcome: PASS; Checked at: 2026-08-25; Inputs: Operator data exposure: unknown; Control model: unknown; Source model: unknown; Audit: Score eligible: no; Reason: No dated, scoped, current audit citation was normalized in the reviewed packet; legacy auditedBy labels receive no score credit.
Review source: official site · public history entry
26 Aug 2026updated
Apply full-service rereview and score 4.0
Score assessment
not setOperator data exposure: limited; Control model: local-self-custody; Source model: open
Review source: official site · public history entry
25 Aug 2026updated
Provider facts reviewed and updated
Description
Open-source self-custodial Lightning wallet and node manager. Version 13.2.0 adds custom Mempool endpoints, 12/24-word LDK seeds, embedded LND 0.21.2-beta, Cashu CDK 0.17.4, and security hardening.Open-source self-custodial Lightning wallet and node manager. Version 13.2.0 adds custom Mempool endpoints, 12/24-word LDK seeds, and security hardening.
Review source: official site · public history entry
25 Aug 2026updated
Update current service records
Checked at
2026-06-242026-08-23
Description
Open-source self-custodial Lightning wallet and node manager with Tor, LNURL, Nostr Wallet Connect and Cashu.Open-source self-custodial Lightning wallet and node manager. Version 13.2.0 adds custom Mempool endpoints, 12/24-word LDK seeds, embedded LND 0.21.2-beta, Cashu CDK 0.17.4, and security hardening.
Features
Connect your own node, Self-hosted, Open source, Tor support, No account required, LND / CLN / Eclair, Lightning + On-chain, ZEUS Pay (embedded node)Connect your own node, Self-hosted, Open source, Tor support, No account required, LND / CLN / Eclair, Lightning + On-chain, ZEUS Pay (embedded node), Custom Mempool instance, 12/24-word LDK seeds, Embedded LND 0.21.2-beta, Cashu CDK 0.17.4, Complete wallet data wipes, NWC expiry and budget hardening, Expired invoice and payment submission guards, BIP353 DNSSEC validation, SHA-256-verified native libraries, Sensitive log scrubbing
Founder intel
not setEvan Kaloudis founded ZEUS. Atlas 21, Inc., a Delaware corporation, is the operating company identified by ZEUS's official privacy policy. The wallet is open source under AGPLv3 and is maintained with community contributors.
Last reviewed
2026-06-222026-08-23
Public claims
not setFounder intel: Evan Kaloudis founded ZEUS. Atlas 21, Inc., a Delaware corporation, is the operating company identified by ZEUS's official privacy policy. The wallet is open source under AGPLv3 and is maintained with community contributors.
Source reviewed
official siteofficial site
Updated at
2026-06-222026-08-23
Review source: official site · public history entry
9 Aug 2026updated
Corporate registry information updated
Corporate
not setEntity type: company; Governance model: company-sponsored; Repository url: https://github.com/ZeusLN/zeus; Legal entity: Atlas 21, Inc.; Registry url: https://icis.corp.delaware.gov/Ecorp/EntitySearch/NameSearch.aspx; Incorporation jurisdiction: Delaware, United States; Registered address: 295 East Swedesford Road, Unit 367, Wayne, PENNSYLVANIA 19087, United States
Review source: official site · public history entry
8 Aug 2026updated
Provider summary rewritten
Description
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.Open-source self-custodial Lightning wallet and node manager with Tor, LNURL, Nostr Wallet Connect and Cashu.
Review source: official site · public history entry
7 Aug 2026updated
Provider summary rewritten
Card summary
not setLightning wallet and node-management app.
Review source: official site · public history entry
6 Aug 2026updated
Provider presentation updated
Evidence status
not setverified
Recorded risk
not setstandard
Trust level
verifiednot set
Review source: official site · public history entry
24 Jun 2026updated
Provider facts reviewed and updated
Checked at
2026-06-222026-06-24
Review source: official site · public history entry
22 Jun 2026updated
Provider facts reviewed and updated
Checked at
2026-03-132026-06-22
Description
Open source Lightning node manager and wallet. Connect to your own LND, CLN, or Eclair node. Or use ZEUS Pay (embedded node) for a self-contained setup. Tor native. No account, no KYC.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.
Domain
zeusln.appzeusln.com
KYC last checked
2026-03-132026-06-22
Kyc note
No account. No KYC. No email. Connect your own node.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.
Last reviewed
2026-03-132026-06-22
Privacy warning
For maximum privacy, connect Zeus to your own node over Tor. The ZEUS Pay embedded node option uses Olympus by ZEUS as LSP — they have the same metadata limitations as ACINQ/Phoenix. Your own node = maximum privacy.Best 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.
Source reviewed
older source, not independently verifiedofficial site
Updated at
2026-03-132026-06-22
Url
https://zeusln.app/https://zeusln.com/
Review source: official site · public history entry
22 Jun 2026updated
Ship trust audit remediation pass
Jurisdiction confidence
not setunknown
KYC last checked
not set2026-03-13
Last reviewed
not set2026-03-13
Source reviewed
not setolder source, not independently verified
Review source: older source, not independently verified · public history entry
7 Apr 2026updated
Drop warrantCanary trust signal
Warrant canary
nonot set
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
29 Mar 2026updated
KYC risk level system + advanced directory filters
KYC level
zero0
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
14 Mar 2026updated
Offline status bug, vetted grid, news/projects img tags
Status
liveok
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
14 Mar 2026created
Provider presentation updated
Provider profile
not setcreated
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry

Only fields shown on the provider page are tracked. Private identifiers are never published.

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.