Alby Go v1.6.0: Security Settings, Link Handling Support
Alby Go is a simple Lightning mobile wallet interface for bitcoin payments over the Lightning Network. It works well with Alby Hub or any other Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC) wallet services. Available on iOS and Android.
- The Alby Go app provides a straightforward wallet interface to NWC-enabled Lightning wallets and services, making it easy to send and receive bitcoin payments on the go.
- NWC-enabled services include Alby Hub, umbrelOS, startOS, Mutiny Wallet, and many others.
Key features of Alby Go include:
- Simplest Lightning interface. The app makes it super easy to send and receive Lightning payments, making it a top option for operating sub-accounts created for your friends and family.
- Contact list. Save your most frequently used Lightning Addresses for easy access.
- Connect multiple NWC wallets. Manage your sats in one place.
- Currency conversion. Pick from hundreds of fiat currencies for easier transactions and simpler accounting.
- Dark & Light themes.
What's new in v1.6
- Security settings. Users can now protect their wallet with biometrics, face unlock, PIN, etc.
- Link handling support: Lightning links and BIP21.
- Improved LNURL handling, including fixed amount LNURLs and LUD9 lnurl successActions.
- Various bugfixes and improvements: toast styles, animations, decimal input for fiat, and more.
NWC is an open protocol for connecting Lightning wallets with apps. Learn more about NWC here or check out projects already using NWC here.
