Finance · Open source
BitBanana
Michael Wünsch
Unleash your Bitcoin Lightning node!
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About BitBanana
⚡️ Superpowers for you and your Bitcoin Lightning node! Use and manage your node wherever you are. ⚡️
BitBanana is a native Android app for node operators focused on user experience and ease of use.
While it is not a wallet on its own, BitBanana works like a remote control, allowing you to use your node as a wallet wherever you go.
The app is designed with an educational approach, providing the user with guidance on every aspect of node operation.
BitBanana is open source and fully self-custodial, which means you are in full control of your funds.
Features:
- Manage multiple nodes
- On-chain transactions and lightning payments
- Channel management
- Routing summary
- Contacts
- Sign/Verify
- NFC support
- Tor support
- 100% open source
... and many other features to explore!
What's new in 1.1.0
Security update: This release is the result of an in-depth security review. Many areas have been hardened, e.g. encrypted connections for LNURL and LndHub, stronger backup encryption and a stricter biometric unlock. We are not aware of any issue ever being exploited, but recommend all users to update. Also: - Fixed value input getting corrupted while typing if Fiat currencies approached < 1 sat for their smallest fraction. - Improve BPI353 DNS Query performance with precaching - Fixed the payme
How to install BitBanana
- Tap Download — the app's official page on F-Droid opens.
- Install it with the F-Droid app (recommended, for automatic updates), or use the download button on that page.
- If Android asks, allow the F-Droid app or your browser to install apps, then tap Install.
- Open BitBanana from your app drawer.





